4 Ways to Live with an Ageless Attitude
Age is such a defining word, isn’t it? The moment we focus on the number is the moment we start to grow old. Read More
Saving for Retirement: 3 Reasons to Avoid the “Post Kids Spending Spree” Trap
The day that your youngest child leaves the house, or graduates from university, is a bitter-sweet moment for most parents. On the one hand, you are faced with sadness, fear and loneliness. On the other hand, you finally have the opportunity to start living your life again. Read More
Are You Being Ageist… to Yourself? Here’s How it Affects How Others View You
Recently, a colleague and I were discussing the impact of personal ageism on older adult health beliefs, and behaviors. We also talked about the way ageism impacts how older adults are viewed by others…
Read MoreNeed One More Reason to Be Positive? it May Fight Off Dementia!
Since starting Sixty and Me, almost 5 years ago, I have noticed something interesting; the positive thinkers among us are, on average, happier, more active, stronger, more social and more engaged with the world. Read More
Helen Mirren Ditches Her Limo, Takes the Bus to Movie Premier
There are many reasons that we love Helen Mirren. She is an amazing actress, with 26 major awards to her name, including one Oscar. She is a champion for women’s rights and an outspoken critic of sexism and ageism. And, as today’s story demonstrates, despite her continued success as an actress, she is a down-to-earth lady who can even make riding the bus look fabulous! Read More
Morgan Freeman Rapping in a Mountain Dew Commercial? Say What?!? (Video)
Well, we’re only one day away from Super Bowl Sunday and already the year’s best (or at least most expensive) TV commercials have started to hit our screens. Read More
These 3 Older Actors Totally Crushed it in This Year’s Super Bowl Ads! (Videos)
A lot has been said recently about the pressure that older actors and actresses are feeling in Hollywood. Like so many industries, the entertainment business still has a big problem with ageism. Read More
The “Ex” Rated Guide to Solo Travel After 60
Today, women over 60 are shattering aging stereotypes in many ways. Living longer and better educated, they are focused on heath and independence. They are determined to achieve well-being and self-awareness. Read More
How Boomers Are Adapting to Life as the Club Sandwich Generation
I had the pleasure of interviewing Lori Bitter, author of The Grandparent Economy, for our Caregiver Smile Summit. We explored the growing phenomenon of the Club Sandwich Generation, typically boomers taking care of older parents while also caring for Millennial kids and often grandchildren…
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