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Sixty and Me is a community of over 500,000 women over 60 founded by Margaret Manning. Our editorial team publishes articles on lifestyle topics including fashion, dating, retirement and money.

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10 years ago

Road Scholar Offers Its First Voyage from Miami to Cuba in Over 50 Years

Cuba is like no other place in the world and one of Road Scholar’s most popular destinations. Read More

10 years ago

Senior Tours: 6 Once in a Lifetime Trips to Take in Your 60s

As we enter our 60s, we women realize that we have had many “once in a lifetime” experiences. Perhaps we’ve raised children or been present at the birth of a beloved grandchild. Maybe we’ve started a business or found profound fulfillment in volunteering to help others. Read More

11 years ago

Hearing Loss: Common Symptoms and Solutions

You’re a baby boomer. You’re part of the most active and outstanding generation this nation has ever seen. Now, you’re either headed into or are already in your 60s – and you aren’t slowing down. But amidst all this activity you may have noticed some signs of aging. Read More

11 years ago

How to Talk to Your Employer About Hearing Loss

Today’s job market is competitive. Because of this, we do our best to avoid showing any signs of vulnerability or weakness. Though hearing loss is a sign of neither, employees can be afraid to talk to their bosses or even their co-workers about it, but shouldn’t be. Let’s look at the facts. Read More

11 years ago

Essential Cold Weather Beauty Tips for Women Over 60

When the weather begins to cool (and you’ve stopped reminiscing about summer and evenings by the beach), you’ll usually find that there’s actually quite a lot to look forward to. Read More

11 years ago

Road Scholar’s “Living and Learning” Programs Offer 6-Week Language and Cultural Adventure

Baby Boomers were one of the first generations to discover the world through their college study abroad programs. Statistics show that we acquired passports at a younger age than our parents. Read More

11 years ago

Why Are There So Many Senior Travel Scams? How Can You Protect Yourself?

We’ve all heard the stories – seniors scammed by telemarketers offering travel deals, or victimized by high-pressure salespersons. Travel scammers are out there, and they seem to have seniors in their sights. Why? Read More

11 years ago

6 Surprising Cruise Tips That the Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know

Many of us look at cruises as being the “ultimate form of travel.” At the same time, cruising can be expensive. So, here are a few cruise tips to help you streamline your vacation planning process and save money along the way. Read More

11 years ago

How to Protect Your Aging Skin from Damage While Shaving

There are many good things about being over 60. Feeling more confident in your own skin is one of them.

While you will still want to look your best, the days of fretting about the size or shape of your body are behind you. Beauty, like wisdom, comes with age. Those aged over 60 can still enjoy their favourite beauty regimes to help them look and feel great and shaving is a big part of that.

So, how should shaving for women over 60 be approached? Read More

11 years ago

Living Well with Rheumatoid Disease

I am a single woman, 68 years old and currently retired and living in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo.

In 2000, at age 53, I left my corporate job in South Texas and moved to Ras Al Khaimah in the north of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to teach Business at a local women’s college. I was tall, athletic, of normal weight and very flexible as I had practiced yoga daily for 25 years. Read More