Tea with the Dames: Not Your Average Tea Party
While it may not seem so out of the ordinary to daydream about getting together with your three closest friends and enjoying a spot of tea and some lively conversation in the English countryside, the thought of watching four other women do the same thing seems much less appealing. Read More
Welcome to the Twilight Zone, a.k.a., The First Stage of Retirement
Yesterday was my last day of ‘official’ employment! I am now entering the first stage of retirement, or some might say, the “twilight zone.”
I opened up my computer and found that my company email had been blocked, my calendar had changed, and all contacts had been erased. But I also had an outpouring of well-wishes on my Facebook page that was very encouraging. Read More
When it Comes to Saving for Retirement, 60 is the New 50
I’m somewhat skeptical of the whole concept of “retirement.” I’ve seen far too many cases of people building up retirement as the “ultimate destination,” only to find themselves feeling lost, socially isolated and financially stretched when they finally get there. Read More
Happy 78th Birthday Raquel Welch – Way More than Just a Pretty Face
Raquel Welch was born on September 5, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois. She worked as a model, waitress and TV weather girl, before getting into films. Today, Raquel turns 78 and I’d love us all to wish her a very happy birthday! Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from her career and why she means so much to many women over 60. Read More
How the Arts Can Reduce Anxiety and Be of Emotional Benefit to Older People
Createquity is an online think tank that helps make sense of the news and research in the arts world. Their review of the evidence that connects the arts with our emotions reveals four things:
Read More4 Sources of Additional Income that Can Change Your Life in Retirement
If you want to have enough money to retire comfortably, the experts have some simple advice: make a plan, start early, live frugally and let compound interest work for you by investing in the stock market for 40 years. At the end of all of this, you will be able to retire in style! Read More
Happy 69th Birthday Richard Gere – You’re One of Our Faves
Richard Gere somehow manages to combine the innocence of a little boy with the charm and charisma of a man who knows how to get what he wants from life. He is also a favorite of the Sixty and Me community. Now, as he turns 69 on August 31st, let’s wish him a happy birthday and take a look at some of the highlights from his career. Read More
8 Important Things You Need to Know About Arranging a Funeral
Arranging a funeral is something we will likely all have to deal with at some point. The better prepared we are in advance, the easier it will be when the time comes. Here are some useful tips to help guide you. Read More
What Nutrients Would a Dietitian Recommend for Healthy Aging? We Have Answers!
Everyone wants to enjoy good health, but nobody likes to think about having good nutrition. We simply want to enjoy the foods we eat but if we are not intentional about healthy eating, we may find ourselves ageing less gracefully than we’d like. Join us in discussion with registered dietitian Ashley Koff who’s sharing the key to healthy eating and healthy ageing. Enjoy the show! Read More
Why Making Friends as an Older Adult Requires a Completely New Approach to Life
Whenever I watch children playing together at the park, it always reminds me of a giant chemistry experiment. Like atoms spinning through the air, boys and girls whirl around, bumping into each other. Occasionally, they come together in small groups, only to be ripped apart by unseen forces…
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