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What to Know About Adult Incontinence

By Aleece Fosnight October 08, 2021

Incontinence is more common in adults than many may think. In fact, about half of women (especially women over 50) and one-in-four men experience incontinence symptoms. Despite the prevalence of incontinence as we age, it is not something…

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Can Sleep Apps Talk You to Sleep? It Depends!

By Ann Richardson October 08, 2021

They say that the older you get, the more difficulties you have sleeping. This may be true, but I have always had trouble sleeping, so for me it is nothing new. I have read all the advice about how to avoid sleeping problems…

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93-Year-Old Fashion Icon Wins the Hearts of Boomers and Millennials Alike

By Sixty and Me October 06, 2021

Too often, women over 60 fall victim to the mindset that, as we age, we become invisible. Stereotypes about aging and unfair fashion “rules” can make us feel like what we wear or our personal fashion choices simply don’t matter. At age 93, Baddie Winkle…

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Stay Mentally Sharp! Another Good Reason to Manage Your Blood Pressure After 60

By Joy Stephenson-Laws October 03, 2021

I do my best to keep up with the latest research about high blood pressure (hypertension) because this illness has had such an awful impact on many of my family members and friends. So, understandably, the cardiovascular risks…

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Get Started with Oil Painting for Beginners and Reconnect with Your Creative Side

By Malcolm Dewey October 01, 2021

So you want to start painting? I am delighted with your decision, because painting is one of the most rewarding pastimes available to us. No doubt you have some time available and want a relaxing hobby? Painting will do that for you…

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The Financial Side of Caregiving

By Marie Burns September 30, 2021

Rosalynn Carter said it first, and I think said it best: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”

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Fashion for Women Over 60: Tips for “Pear-Shaped” Women – a.k.a. “The Marilyn Monroe” Look

By Sixty and Me September 30, 2021

Women come in all shapes and sizes and, as such, there is no one-style-fits-all approach when it comes to fashion after 60. Pear-shaped women such as Marilyn Monroe are renowned for their tiny waists and full-figured, feminine silhouettes…

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What We Need to Know When Choosing Concealer Products (+ Video Tutorials!)

By Sixty and Me September 29, 2021

Well, fall may have its fingers firmly wrapped around us, but that doesn’t stop us from experimenting with makeup. Today we will focus on two topics that we get tons of questions about – concealers and contouring products…

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Lies, Myths, and Misconceptions About Getting Older

By Fran Braga Meininger September 27, 2021

We’ve all heard them. We may have even helped to perpetuate them – those old adages about aging that are limiting at best and can be downright damaging to our well-being after 60. They’re deeply intrenched in our culture and difficult to dispel…

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Ready to Feel Confident After 60? Then Quit Surrounding Yourself with Toxic People

By Martha Bodyfelt September 26, 2021

When you’re working to get your confidence back and build boundaries at 60 and better, there is one “hiding in plain sight” barrier that will keep you from reaching your goals. And that’s surrounding yourself with toxic people. You know exactly…

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