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There's a myth that older adults don't like technology. Nonsense! Let's explore the best apps, websites, gadgets and services for dynamic older women, like us.

8 months ago

Living the Digital Lifestyle: How Women Over 50 Can Turn Their Wisdom into Income

For many women over 50, life feels like it’s opening up again. The kids are grown, retirement is on the horizon (or already here), and you finally have time to think about you. But what if this stage of life could offer not just freedom of time, but also financial freedom…

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9 months ago

Social Media for Grown Women – What to Post, What to Skip, and How to Stay Safe

Social media can be a powerful tool for staying connected, expressing creativity, building community, and even growing a personal brand or business. But it also comes with challenges, especially around privacy, safety, and what to share. If you’re wondering how to make…

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10 months ago

6 Best Language Translation Apps – Speak and Understand Any Language

Looking for the best language translation apps to help you when traveling internationally, chat with new friends, or get work done across borders? Whether you’re heading overseas, connecting with someone in another country, or just brushing up on a new language…

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10 months ago

How ChatGPT Became My Unofficial Therapist

I was on Reddit yesterday and noticed people in the over-60 subreddit asking about ChatGPT. They were curious (as most people are) about what it’s good for. It was a legitimate question that generated a wide range of creative replies. People shared how they use ChatGPT…

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10 months ago

2025 Tech Trends – Navigating the Digital World

In the ever-evolving world of technology, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for people of all ages. As we step into 2024, the digital world continues to expand and transform, introducing innovative trends that promise to reshape…

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10 months ago

We’ve Heard You – Say Goodbye to Ads on Sixty and Me!

For years, you’ve been asking us to do something about the ads on our website — and we’ve finally done it! We’re excited to introduce an ad-free experience for our community members. By joining our Community Pages Patreon community, you not only…

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11 months ago

10 Life Hacks to Demystify Technology for Women Over 60

How often do you want to create improvements to your lifestyle, only to give up because to do so requires you to use technology in a way that you haven’t done before? Whether you’re looking up a food recipe, listening to music, watching a video, handling…

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12 months ago

6 Best Tech Tools for Fall Prevention and Peace of Mind

Every 11 seconds, an older adult visits the ER for a fall (CDC Data). For many of us over 60, the fear of falling can quietly erode our confidence, limiting activities we love. As a certified health and wellness coach, I’ve seen this firsthand with my clients. But falls aren’t inevitable…

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1 year ago

The 30 Best Apps for Women Over 60

As technology keeps getting cheaper and more powerful and more intimately connected to our lives (have you read about “Google Glass?”), there are more ways than ever before for women over 60 to use technology to live…

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1 year ago

9 Free iPad Games for Seniors with Dementia

Video games can help dementia patients to combat boredom and stay mentally active. It is important for seniors with dementia to engage in activities that help ease the feelings of anxiety and provide social and mental stimulation…

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