sixtyandme logo

Search Results for: reinvent

Women Over 60 Are Important – Let’s Start Acting Like it!

By Margaret Manning April 06, 2016

Society has a habit of understating the achievements of older adults. This is especially true for women over 60, who have to contend with the combined forces of ageism and sexism. Read More

Experimentation is Essential when it Comes to Fashion for Women Over 60 (Video)

By Margaret Manning March 11, 2016

In many ways, fashion for women over 60 is no different than at any other age. On the one hand, you want to express your personal style. On the other hand, you know that you need to select cuts and styles that go with your body type, while giving you confidence. Read More

How Volunteer Work Can Help You to Find Meaning in Your Life After 60

By Margaret Manning December 23, 2015

As young women, we found a great deal of meaning in our volunteer work. Then, life took over. As our energy shifted to our families, many of us found it increasingly difficult to stay engaged with the volunteer organizations that we loved. Read More

3 Ways to Find Meaning in Life After 60 – Ideas from the Sixty and Me Community

By Margaret Manning December 13, 2015

By the time we reach our 60s, we all have our share of battle scars. Some women have gone through a divorce. Others have children who have grown up and moved to another city, or even country. A significant number have lost a spouse or gone through a serious illness. So, perhaps it’s no surprise that many of us see life after 60 as a time for personal reflection, renewal or even reinvention. Read More

17 Resources to Help You Find Amazing Retirement Ideas

By Margaret Manning November 26, 2015

When it comes to finding retirement ideas, there are plenty of people who are more than happy to tell you where to put your money (usually into their hands.) But, if you are looking for retirement ideas to help you get the most from your life more holistically, it’s hard to know where to turn. Read More

Buying Property Abroad in Retirement – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

By Margaret Manning November 12, 2015

Many women in the Sixty and Me community dream of buying property abroad. Perhaps you imagine spending the best decades of your life on a vineyard in the south of Italy. Or, maybe you would prefer to own a small apartment in a high-rise building in Panama City. Read More

60 Women Share their Advice for Surviving a Divorce After 60

By Margaret Manning November 04, 2015

Divorce after 60 may be painful, but, at least it is no longer a taboo subject. It’s also a challenge that more and more women are facing as our generation ages. Read More

Daisies, Roses or Tulips? What Does Your Favorite Flower Say About You?

By Margaret Manning October 20, 2015

We often talk about our fashion and home décor choices and how they reflect our personality and style. I was thinking today about how our style is also reflected in less obvious choices that we make. Read More

Finding Courage Over 60 – What Would You Do if You Couldn’t Fail? (Video)

By Margaret Manning October 19, 2015

When we were little girls, we dreamed about “being someone.” We wanted to visit amazing places and do amazing things. Then, for most of us, life took over. Now, in our 60s, many of us feel like Lily Tomlin, who once said, “I always wanted to be someone, but now I realize I needed to be more specific.” Read More

What Prill Boyle Taught Me About Getting the Most from Life After 60

By Margaret Manning October 16, 2015

Many women over 60 have secret dreams about what they would like to do with their lives. Some want to travel to exotic places and learn new things. Others dream of starting new business projects or exploring their passions. While there are many women who succeed in building their dream life after 60, still more never reach their potential. Read More