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9 years ago

Ageism, Activism and the Fight for a Better Life After 60

We’ve all seen the television commercials, read the articles, or watched the movies in which society tries to tell us that people our age only have two options: become pathetic, useless individuals living in a shell of our former selves OR we must cover our wrinkles, refuse to retire, and become motorcycle-riding thrill seekers. Neither extreme scenario is necessary for us to get the most from life after 60. Read More

9 years ago

Transitioning Into Retirement? Here Are 5 Tips for Managing Your Money

After years of working both in the home and in the workforce, many women over the age of 60 find themselves eager for retirement. But when is the right time to retire and how do you know if you can truly afford the life you have been looking forward to? Read More

9 years ago

How to Avoid Senior Dating Scams, According to a Professional Dating Coach

We all want love in our lives, no matter what age we are! But maintaining healthy relationships – romantic and otherwise – becomes even more important in our 50s, 60s and beyond.

So, how do you put yourself out there and make new connections in the over-50 dating scene? Read More

9 years ago

How to Find Charity Knitting Projects that Warm the World… and Your Heart!

As we continue to encourage positive aging here in the Sixty and Me community, we’ve discussed how important it is to maintain some hobbies that bring you joy. Read More

9 years ago

These 5 Misconceptions About Dating After 50 Will Shock You

When it comes to dating, it can be challenging no matter what your age.

But for women in the Sixty and Me community, dating can be accompanied by frustrating stereotypes, making it even more of a challenge. Read More

9 years ago

Yarns, Accessories and Knitting Patterns for Beginners – No More Excuses!

Finding hobbies and activities that enrich your life is important at any age. But here at Sixty and Me, we know that it’s especially important to pursue these passions as we get older. Read More

9 years ago

Learn to Knit with More Confidence with these 6 Knitting Tips for Beginners

The importance of finding hobbies and activities that enrich our lives as older adults is a topic that we love to explore here at Sixty and Me.

And we know that the women in our community are some of the most interesting and diverse in the world – and so are their hobbies! Today we want to discuss one hobby in particular, though – knitting! Read More

9 years ago

5 Shocking Makeup Mistakes That Make Most Women Look Older

It’s undeniable that there is a different set of makeup rules that apply to women in their twenties as opposed to those of us in our sixties (or older). But when applying our daily makeup, we all know that old habits can die hard.  Read More

9 years ago

Exploring the Surprising Truth About Knitting and Stress Relief

As we enter into our 60s and beyond, it’s important to find ways to minimize stress and enjoy our lives to the fullest. One way to do just that is by finding hobbies and activities that bring us pleasure and relaxation – like knitting! Read More

9 years ago

It’s Never to Late to Start Knitting! These 5 Tips Will Get You Moving

As we all try to embrace positive aging, a topic that we’ve discussed a lot here at Sixty and Me, it’s important to develop personal hobbies that allow you to pursue your passions. Partaking in activities that bring you joy can enrich your daily life and keep you feeling young! Read More