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8 years ago

Helen Mirren Ditches Her Limo, Takes the Bus to Movie Premier

There are many reasons that we love Helen Mirren. She is an amazing actress, with 26 major awards to her name, including one Oscar. She is a champion for women’s rights and an outspoken critic of sexism and ageism. And, as today’s story demonstrates, despite her continued success as an actress, she is a down-to-earth lady who can even make riding the bus look fabulous! Read More

8 years ago

Winchester is a Disappointing Shot in the Dark, But, Helen Mirren Fans Will Watch it Anyway

On the surface, the idea for Winchester has merit. Put one of the most talented actresses in the world in one of the most haunted houses in the world, stir in some dark psychological mysteries and… voila! You have a hit! Read More

8 years ago

Is Retirement Shock Killing Some Seniors? These Researchers Say Yes!

As many of us have learned the hard way, retiring is a shock to the system. Put aside the fact that many of us are forced to retire earlier than we would have liked to. The very act of retiring sends many of us into a stress-induced spin. Read More

8 years ago

New Emojis Let Seniors Express Their Fabulous Silver Selves!

For most kids, letting their parents take a look at their phone messages is about as appealing as going to the dentist. Of course, if you have seen a teenager’s phone recently, you know that they have no reason to worry. They don’t even talk in words! Read More

8 years ago

Response to British Actress’ Comments About Sex After 60 Show How Far We Still Have to Go

Sex after 60, like sex at any age, is a deeply personal experience. Some of us still feel sexual at 60. Others would describe their desires as sensual. Still others would say that they have no interest in physical intimacy at all. That’s ok. Read More

8 years ago

At 65, Liam Neeson Says He Still Feels 40… How Old Do You Feel Inside?

One of the funny things about getting older is that you always feel younger on the inside. In my case, I sometimes feel like a 25-year-old in a 70-year-old’s body. How about you? Read More

8 years ago

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Finishes Chemo, Reminds Us to Fight Breast Cancer

According to the latest statistics, more than 266,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2018. This means that, if it takes you four minutes to read this article, two more women in the U.S. will have been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Read More

8 years ago

Will Driverless Cars Become a Hit with Older Adults? New Pilot Project in The Villages Says “Yes!”

There is a stereotype that older adults are unwilling to try new technologies or, worse, that we fear technical innovation. While this is clearly ridiculous, in my experience, it is true that we tend to wait for a technology to become useful before we jump on board. Read More

8 years ago

Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman Appear Together in “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms”

If you love Helen Mirren and Morgan Freeman – and who doesn’t? – I have great news. These two Sixty and Me favorites are scheduled to appear together in the upcoming Disney film, The Nutcracker and the Four Realms towards the end of 2018! Read More

8 years ago

Recent Stock Market Rollercoaster Has Seniors Scared… Here’s What We Can Do About it!

Well, that got out of hand quickly. That’s what I thought as I watched the Dow fall 1,175 (4.6%) on Monday, February 6th, 2018. Then, like many people with an interest in global economic affairs, I sat back and watched chaos erupt in markets around the world. As of the writing of this article, Japan’s Nikkei has plunged 4.7% and London’s FTSE 100 is down 3%. Read More