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Living life after 60 involves a little - or a lot - of change. It all depends on your preferences. Taking in account your interests, you can have so much fun. Enjoy this category of articles to learn about technology, hobbies, books, entertainment and more!

7 months ago

Meet Siri, Alexa, and Google: A Beginner’s Guide to Voice Assistants

Did you know that you can now manage your schedule, get the news, play your favorite music, or control smart home devices hands-free with your voice only? Times are definitely changing, and technology is moving rapidly. Did you know that voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant…

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8 months ago

Do You Live an Eclectic Life?

If, like me, you are not a fan of following rules or being put in boxes, you may already find yourself living an electric lifestyle. When I was younger, I thought one day I would do what all my friends did, have a particular style. Fifty years later, I found what it was all along!

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8 months ago

Counting Down to Retirement: Staying Focused, Valued, and Sane

You’ve circled the date on the calendar, and retirement is on the horizon! Whether it’s months or just weeks away, the countdown can stir up excitement, relief, and even impatience. It’s natural to want to mentally check out, but this is also an important season to finish strong…

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8 months ago

A Comprehensive Guide to House Sharing: Making Your Home Roommate-Ready

House sharing can add a lot of fun and adventure to your life. It can also be a huge challenge if you’re not prepared. To make sure you and your roommates are comfortable, it’s important to make sure your home is roommate-ready. This comprehensive guide…

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8 months ago

How to Hand Life Your Keys Without Losing Your Mind

When was the last time you trusted your gut – and it turned out right? Maybe it was choosing a new recipe that became a family favorite. Or deciding to take that trip you’d been putting off, only to make the best memories. That’s the magic of trust. It’s not some grand…

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8 months ago

Should You Throw Out Your “To-Do” List After 60? Or, Just Rework It a Bit?

You don’t need to stop making To-Do lists to live ‘in the moment’. To-Do lists let you live in the moment as long as you use them as a tool, not a burden around your neck. They are simply a sign of vitality!

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8 months ago

How Reading Books Can Wake Up Your Brain After 60

Are you one of those people who, no matter how much you are enjoying it, simply cannot wait to finish the book you are reading when another interesting title catches your eye? Me too. Unfortunately, a busy schedule limits my dedicated reading time…

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8 months ago

How Important Are Your Neighbours as You Reach the Mark of 60?

My very friendly next-door neighbours moved back to the US. In many ways, it was not a surprise, as they were always going to be visitors in London – here because of the husband’s job. Yet it came as both a shock and a loss…

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8 months ago

I Lived Like a Toddler for 5 Weeks – Here’s What Happened

I’ve just returned from a 5-week free boot camp. I’m sleeping soundly, have lots of energy and lost 8 pounds. The one downside? I had to change the fitness instructor’s diapers. While spending time with my two-year-old grandchild, I reset my eating, exercise…

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8 months ago

How Do We Transition to a New Phase of Life?

This article focuses on the transition out of full time work. The ideas also are relevant to anyone seeing 65 as a transition into a new phase of life. Let’s begin by framing the end of a full-time career as simply a transition in a continual sequence…

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