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Walking Well After Lockdown: How to Feel More Confident?

By Claudine Aherne July 23, 2020

Are you feeling unsteady on your feet now that you’re going out more? Do you feel that your balance isn’t as good as it was a few months ago? Would you like to feel more confident when you’re out walking? There’s enough…

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The 10,000 Step Myth and What We Really Need to Do to Stay Active During the Pandemic

By Joy Stephenson-Laws July 19, 2020

Have you heard about “Quarantine 15?” It is the new “Freshman 15” and refers to the average of 15 pounds that many people are bemoaning they have gained during all the various “stay at home” orders around the country…

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The Top 6 Misconceptions You May (Or May Not) Have Heard About Reverse Mortgages

By Mike Roberts July 17, 2020

When I was a young boy, my parents took my brother and I on a vacation. I was pretty little, so I don’t remember much about the trip. I know we traveled on an airplane, but I have no recollection of where we went, what we did…

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Are You Ready for Boomer Bootcamp? You’d Better!

By Joan Craig June 08, 2020

When we start a new job, we often go through a training program, in which we learn the essential skills for the challenges ahead. New military recruits go to base training. But what about recent retirees?

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Older Adults Are Spending Epic Amounts on Home Renovations… But, it Won’t Matter if We Don’t Do This!

By Sixty and Me May 29, 2020

For most of our lives, home renovations involve making our home more exciting, inviting and valuable. New decks make room for summer BBQ fun, kitchen refreshes give us room…

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Osteoporosis and Bone Density – What You Need to Know and How to Exercise

By Rachelle Ballard-Clayton May 25, 2020

There is a ton of information out there concerning osteoporosis and bone density, but many of us aren’t exactly familiar with these terms. So, let’s start with some basic definitions…

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Do You Think of Thrifting as a Spiritual Practice? I Sure Do – and Here’s Why!

By Nicole Christina May 25, 2020

I consider myself a world class thrifter. I’m very proud of that credential. If I’m traveling and I have a little time, I head right to the local thrift store (there’s an app for that)…

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How to Keep Your Aging Body Flexible (The Easy Way!)

By Sixty and Me May 17, 2020

Do you get out of bed in the mornings and wonder where your get up and go… got up and went? Most women find that, as they hit the half century mark, they aren’t as flexible as they once were…

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An Iceland Adventure Keeps My Travel Memory on a Dopamine High

By Libby Dinkins Shields April 30, 2020

Even though we cannot travel right now, I can relive the trip I took to Iceland in February. My photos and imagination easily take me there. Oh, what fun we had with our tour guide…

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7 Tips for Finding Your Skin Undertone Color and Makeup Shades That Will Make You Look Radiant

By Elise Marquam-Jahns April 30, 2020

Whether you’re simply ready for a change, want to freshen up your look or your favorite lipstick has been discontinued – and doesn’t that happen way too often? – finding just the right lip and blush color can be a game-changer. Read More