Finding a Location that Makes Aging in Place Comfortable
Is it just me or does everyone who grows older alone think about the current circumstances and ask, How can I create a safe and independent lifestyle?
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7 Ways of Overcoming Grief When the Unexpected Happens
One thing that’s almost certain, once you’re over 60, is overcoming grief.
It’s hard to avoid grief unless we die early or we’re incredibly lucky. By now, many of us have already lost our parents, even if they lived to a ripe old age. Mine passed away at 89 and 90. Although it was hard, (they died within two weeks of each other) it was expected because of their age and was easier to deal with. Read More
Inspiration from Women Artists: Boost Your Creativity in Retirement
If you live near or in a city, you’ll most likely be surrounded by diversity and cultures, different perhaps from your own. And whatever your background, it can be very inspiring to observe the habits of other folks and enjoy the foods, fashions and arts of other cultures.
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4 Secrets to Managing Your Money in the Years Before Retirement
The years before retirement are especially important for making decisions about our spending habits, investments and other financial issues. Where do we begin? Join us in discussion with financial advisor Allan Roth, who will give us some pointers on being wise when creating our retirement plan. Enjoy the show! Read More
What Surviving the Most Expensive Fire in U.S. History Taught Me About Life
This last summer, here in Big Sur, California, we were transformed by fire. The Soberanes Fire, started by a careless camper with an illegal campfire, became the longest-burning fire in the history of Monterey County. Read More
Were You a Daydream Believer? 10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Monkees
Fifty years ago this month Monkee mania began sweeping America and then England as The Monkees, a TV show based on the success of The Beatles and the madcap antics they had displayed in their first movie A Hard Day’s Night, debuted on the NBC Network.
The new made-for-TV band consisted of Davy Jones, Mickey Dolenz, Mike Nesmith, and Peter Tork, each chosen to display characteristics demonstrated by John, Paul, George, and Ringo. Read More
An Earthquake in Tokyo, the World’s Happiest Countries and a Gentle Yoga DVD Giveaway
What makes the happiest countries in the world, well… happy? It’s a question that I have asked myself ever since I moved to Switzerland from the U.S. Today, I’d like to discuss the World Happiness Report, a global survey on the topic of happiness. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the earthquake in Tokyo, the upcoming U.S. Presidential Debate, some important questions to ask yourself in your 60s, the latest on the Yahoo hack, the mall shooting in Burlington, Washington and much more. Oh, and today, I have a BIG gentle yoga DVD giveaway, just for our Mornings with Sixty and Me listeners. You won’t want to miss it! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
Surprising Tips for Retiring Abroad from Two Women Who Took the Plunge (Video)
No matter how much you plan, retiring abroad is a shock to the system. I still remember arriving in Switzerland. Pink suitcase in hand, I weaved my way through the airport, my head spinning with unfamiliar sights and sounds. I was completely overwhelmed with emotions – excitement, fear, curiosity and many others. Read More
A Grumpy Guide to Retirement
So finally you have reached the age of retirement. All those years of anticipation, of looking forward to lie-ins, loafing about the garden, travelling to places you have never visited before and endless fun-filled days with your friends. That was until you realised your pension wasn’t as much as you hoped for and those destinations you fancied visiting are off the list or filled with lager-swilling louts and their noisy families…
Read MoreDownsizing? Why Not Consider Upsizing Instead?
It’s long been the conventional wisdom that, as you grow older, it makes sense to retire and downsize from the house that has been home for decades. For many, that conventional wisdom may no longer be the case. Read More