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As many women in the community have told me, there is a big difference between being lonely and being alone. The great majority of us single older women enjoy our independence. At the same time, there is no denying that many people our age are struggling with feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Today, I’d like to share a few words of wisdom from Susan Sarandon and others on the topic of being alone. I hope that they help us to start a fascinating conversation on this topic. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on Hurricane Matthew, which is now a category 5 storm, a quick election update, 7 ways to empower yourself after 60 and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and before I forget… I have a beautiful little kitten scarf to give away today! So, please stick with the show until the end to get all of the details. Read More

Today, I want to tell you about a group of your Sixty and Me sisters who were just featured on CNN. I am so happy to have been able to play a small part in making this story a reality and I hope that you will check out the article today. Join me as we discuss this story plus the latest on the Paris climate deal, 2 Van Gogh paintings that were just recovered in Italy, the end of the Rosetta space mission, a question about caregiving from the Huffington Post and some tips for healthy aging. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Few medical conditions strike more terror into the hearts of older adults than Alzheimer’s disease.

While many diseases cause considerable pain and discomfort, Alzheimer’s strikes at the heart of who we are as people. It interferes with our memories and can have a significant impact on our loved ones and caregivers. Read More

I hope that your day is off to a fantastic start! I just can’t tell you how much I enjoy talking with all of you every morning. Our community really is special! Join us today as we discuss the passing of Arnold Palmer, the “King of Golf,” at age 87, some creative senior housing options in France, the tightening of the U.S. election and some issues that seniors care about, the protests in Mexico and a few things that Jeff Bridges says he has learned about healthy aging. I’ll also announce the winner of the scarf that I mentioned yesterday and tell you about today’s give-a-way. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

I don’t know about you, but, I am so excited that the first Presidential Debate is just around the corner. Despite the fact that this election has been a complete mess – and that both of the major candidates are mistrusted and disliked – this year, our decision matters more than ever.  Read More

What makes the happiest countries in the world, well… happy? It’s a question that I have asked myself ever since I moved to Switzerland from the U.S. Today, I’d like to discuss the World Happiness Report, a global survey on the topic of happiness. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the earthquake in Tokyo, the upcoming U.S. Presidential Debate, some important questions to ask yourself in your 60s, the latest on the Yahoo hack, the mall shooting in Burlington, Washington and much more. Oh, and today, I have a BIG gentle yoga DVD giveaway, just for our Mornings with Sixty and Me listeners. You won’t want to miss it! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

A few days ago, I asked you about your favorite hobbies. It was so wonderful to hear about the amazing things that you are all doing! So, today, I want to go a little bit deeper on one of the group’s favorite hobbies – knitting! Join us as we discuss the health benefits of knitting, Europe’s realization that it needs to change, the arrival of the brand new iPhone 7, an explosion in Pakistan and an article about some ways to reduce stress after 60. It’s going to be a great discussion! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

If there’s one thing I know about the women in our community it’s that we’re lifelong learners. Some of us love to travel. Others have an insatiable hunger for books. Still others are embracing online courses as an alternative to going back to university. If you haven’t heard about Udemy, Coursera and Craftsy, you’re in for a treat. Join us as we discuss this story plus the arrival of humanitarian aid in Syria, a few words about U.S. election, an EU meeting without the UK, the approval of the Hinkley Nuclear Plant in England, President Obama’s decision to let 30% more refugees into the U.S. and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat! And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

You don’t reach your 60s without learning how to take a few chances. So, today, I’d like to share a feel good story about 6 things that each of us can do to live more courageous lives. Join us as we discuss this story plus Britain’s new border wall in France, a new iPhone from Apple, a new lightning-fast Internet system in India, the opening of the Paralympic Games in Rio, a protest in North Dakota over Native American cultural sites and much more. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

For the next few days, our sisters in the U.S. and Canada will be celebrating the Labor Day weekend. If you live in one of these countries, I hope that you have a fabulous time with friends and family, enjoying the great outdoors and eating tasty food! Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on Tropical Storm Hermine, a warning about the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, a bombing in the Philippines’s and the truth about ageism in the workplace. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More