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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!

10 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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10 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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10 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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10 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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11 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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11 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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11 months ago

Are Older Drivers Dangerous? How to Sharpen Your Driving Skills After 60

I can still remember how excited I was when I got my driving license. In addition to giving me an enormous sense of pride and independence, it also was tangible proof that I was now really a “grown up” with all the rights and privileges…

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11 months ago

How Digital Courses Can Fund Your Travel Dreams After 50

Do you ever daydream about hopping on a plane, renting a little cottage by the sea, or finally taking that trip across Europe you’ve been talking about for years? The best part? You don’t have to wait until you win the lottery. Many women over 50 are finding a fun way to fund their travel…

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11 months ago

4 Tips for Transitioning from the 60s to the 70s

I found Sixty and Me at 63, and the voices of women around the world carried me gracefully through my 60s with wisdom and great ideas. Now, I’m turning 73 this month and noticing interesting things as I’ve entered my 70s. For each of us, the journey is a bit different…

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11 months ago

10 Autumn Gift Basket Ideas

Autumn is a season full of warmth, color, and coziness. It is also the perfect time to surprise someone with a thoughtful gift basket. A well put together basket can bring comfort, joy, and a touch of seasonal charm to friends, family, or even yourself. For women over 60, creating or receiving an autumn gift […]

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