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Sex After 60: How to Embrace Your Body Even If You are Alone

By Margaret Manning December 04, 2013

One of the biggest misconceptions about women over 60 is that we are “invisible” and sexless. The truth is that sex after 60 is an important topic, even for those of us who live by ourselves. Read More

Exploring Fashion and Style for Older Women (Video)

By Margaret Manning October 25, 2013

Get ready to be inspired by Judith Boyd, my guest in this episode of the Sixty and Me show. Judith is a 70 year old blogger whose site “Style Crone” expresses her passion for style and fashion in the lives of older women. Read More

Travel Discounts for Seniors: 4 Travel Discount Sites You Should Know

By Margaret Manning October 01, 2013

Women over 60 are known for our spirit of adventure. If you’ve wanted to travel and explore new countries, take an adventure tour, go on a Caribbean or Mediterranean cruise, relax with a yoga retreat, or even just see more of the attractions in the region where you live, now is a great opportunity to make your travel dreams a reality. Read More

Ten Inspirational Books for Women over 60

By Margaret Manning September 05, 2013

Sometimes reading a good book is the best way to get some good insights and perspectives on the emotional, personal, financial and spiritual journey that we women are embarking on past the age of 60. It’s fun and enriching to hear the words of authors who are sharing this same experience with us. Here is a selection of 10 inspiring books for women over 60.

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Fitness Over 60 for Complete Beginners

By Margaret Manning August 01, 2013

Women everywhere are challenging stereotypes and creating a new definition of aging. We are embracing fitness over 60 and looking for new ways to stay healthy – in mind, body, and spirit. Getting older used to mean inevitable physical weakness and mental decline. However, new research shows that women can stay healthy and get stronger and mentally sharp as they get older. Read More

6 Healthy Lifestyle Tips for Women Over 60

By Margaret Manning July 09, 2013

Why is it that we all know exercise is essential to a long and healthy life, yet only 32% of us over 60 regularly exercise? Nobel laureate, Daniel Kahneman, explains that we’re wired to take the easiest way to any goal, and as we age, we tend to further let ourselves off the hook. We’re going to have to trick ourselves into Read More

Try These 6 Completely FREE Ways to Pamper Your Body

By Margaret Manning May 30, 2013

Women over 60 have been through a lot in life – we’ve had careers, married, divorced, raised children, welcomed grandchildren, cared for pets, houses and husbands… and now we’re ready for someone to attend to OUR needs. We deserve some pampering.

Whether it’s a morning yoga class, a day at the spa, an evening glass of wine, or a therapeutic massage, there are many wonderful ways to achieve relaxation and centeredness – but most of them cost money. Read More

Exercise After 60: Here are 6 Activities You Can Enjoy at Any Age

By Margaret Manning April 25, 2013

It’s no secret that staying active has many health benefits. However, as we get older, aches and pains start and we often have to deal with patterns of behavior that keep us from living an active life.

The good news is that there are many fun activities and sports that can help you build endurance, strength, and flexibility for optimal holistic health! Read More

Planning the Perfect Trip: Senior Travel Tips for Women on the Go

By Margaret Manning April 12, 2013

By the time we reach our sixties, most women who love to travel have a pattern of planning that works for them. We follow rituals of packing, planning and preparation, remembering from past experience and anticipating things that just might go wrong. However, personally, I always forget something! Read More

15 Healthy Eating Tips for Women Over 60

By Margaret Manning April 06, 2013

As we age, one of the most important contributors to our overall health is our diet. We are literally what we eat, and the foods and combinations we choose are totally in our control.

Making simple food choices is especially true for women over 60, who have unique nutritional needs. We need to be sure that we nourish our aging bones, keep our hearts healthy and watch our blood pressure and weight.

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