Embrace the Magic of Aging to Boost Your Self-Esteem
The other day I found a variety of material on the topic of the magic of aging. It was one of those days when I was feeling particularly un-magical.
Having fallen up the stairs the previous night, I was licking my wounds. Anyway, it got me thinking and it’s true; there are so many aspects of aging that are truly magical. Read More
Designing for Longevity: 9 Creative Solutions for Healthy, Independent Living
Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting on a panel of judges for the fourth Design Challenge sponsored by the Stanford Center on Longevity. I reviewed several innovative ideas that encourage active and independent living as we age. Read More
Plus Size Clothing Doesn’t Have to Be Boring! Here’s How to Shake Up Your Routine
Ever feel like you just wear the same old things, day-in, day-out? It’s easy to get stuck in a fashion rut. And it’s not like local shops offer a good variety of plus size clothing. What can you do if your style has become too routine? Read More
5 Surprising Life Lessons from My Wonderful Dog
Have you seen that t-shirt, the one that reads “I just want to drink wine and rescue dogs?” I am so there. You could be having the worst day ever and your dog will cheer you up. Read More
Dating After 60: Finding a Balance Between Intimacy and Independence
When it comes to dating after 60, it often feels like women face a choice between intimacy and independence. But, is this a fair assessment?
Certainly, many of the women in the Sixty and Me community have pushed back whenever I have raised this topic. Let’s explore this together. Read More
Let Yourself Go and Others Won’t Want to Let You Go
One of the best things about reaching your 60s is that you can stop worrying what other people think and really start to be yourself. Read More
Hate the Gym? Here Are 9 Tips for Losing Weight after 60
If there’s one thing that I have learned about losing weight after 60, it’s that staying in shape is a choice.
My conversations with hundreds of older women have taught me that, while it’s possible to be in the best shape of your life in your 60s or 70s, this won’t happen by accident. Read More
Baby Boomers Are Out of Touch with Nature – and It’s Making Us Unhappy
Have you lost touch with nature?
If you are like most people over 60, who spend 90% of their time indoors, the answer is almost certainly “yes”. Is it any surprise that we feel anxious and worn out when our environments are so different than what our bodies and minds were designed for?
Read MoreStop Feeling Powerless: Influence is Not Just a Young Person’s Game!
Softer than raw power, but still very important, influence plays a role in most of our communications with each other. Influence is a two-way street: we want to enhance ours and not be overly swayed by theirs. Read More
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