I believe that later is greater. Of course, I didn’t believe that for a long time. I never really thought about becoming middle-aged or even beyond. As I’ve shared with many, I never thought about aging because I wasn’t going to let it happen to me…

Finding the perfect dress when you’re over 70 and petite can feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! Petite women over 70 deserve to look and feel their best in dresses that fit their body shape, offer comfort, and reflect their personal style…

Are you a woman over 60 who has taken to the scissors and had the long hair of your past removed? Or are you still wearing your glorious mane at the same length and in the same cut as you did back in the ‘60s or ‘70s or ‘80s?

Wow, have our eyebrows changed! And they keep changing, so who knows what we might be dealing with six months from now! Not only can our brows look more like sisters than twins, but as one of my YouTuber viewers recently said, they can…

It all started three weeks ago when I was walking down the street, heading for my regular swim. I don’t love swimming laps, but I think it is good for me, and I try to keep it up at least once a week. This time would be nicer because I had arranged to have lunch…

For many people, symptoms of incontinence come on gradually. The need to urinate becomes more frequent, a sense of urgency increases, and leakage becomes a regular occurrence. In many cases, people are already making…

As we round the corner of 60 years of age, the question of retirement looms large. Have I saved enough? How’s my 401K? How much will Social Security provide? I need to call my financial planner. For many, our past preparation and planning for that eventual…

This month let’s talk about hearing rehabilitation and how it can truly make a difference. If you or someone you know has been following my articles because of hearing difficulties, this might be just what you need to hear (no pun intended!)…

If you are like many women over 60, the question can leave you scratching your head, wondering how far back in the rearview mirror of the past you have to look to locate the last time you felt confident with your sexuality. Contrary to what limiting beliefs and false stories say about this topic, regaining […]

This spring I met someone special and had an instant connection. I really like him, and he felt the same way. But then through no fault of either of us, we ended things due to some personal issues. My heart wasn’t broken because we didn’t date long…

Well, you probably think you have a sense of humor (SOH). And on a coaching call, you tell me that. Or you tell me how none of your dates have a sense of humor. This sense of humor thing has been going on for over 25+ years, that is, most of my career…

Finding your way through the dating world after 50 can be a real struggle, especially when you attract narcissistic men who create additional emotional chaos for you. One of the reasons you might fall in love with a narcissist is because he has the ability…

Traveling can be stressful, but having the right carry-on rolling suitcase can make the journey much smoother. A good carry-on should be easy to maneuver, fit in overhead compartments, and keep your belongings secure and organized…

It seems that everybody has a bucket list these days, and for many of us that list includes travel. Even though my husband and I have been traveling together for over 20 years, our bucket list of places we want to go keeps getting longer…

As the days shorten and the temperature dips, it’s hard not to feel a little despondent at the prospect of the end of summer. But autumn can still be a wonderful time of year and is probably the best time to visit Italy. I love it for all sorts of reasons. Italy’s seaside towns out…

Life is naturally full of risks, and this is particularly true for travelers 50 and older. In this fifth installment of my Sixty & Me blog series on travel, I’ll cover three major types of risks older adults face when traveling and how to manage them…

Once you decide it’s time to exit your business, there are three preliminary steps for you to prepare your business for a sale. After you’ve gone through these phases, the next stage is finding a buyer. Here are nine ways to find potential buyers for your business…

I am a “mature” woman. Although I am retired, I do not think of myself as old. I exercise several days each week in a well-equipped gym – an hour on the stationary bike at high resistance and 10-15 minutes of rowing strokes. I also walk 4-5 miles at least two…

Have you ever felt guilty or frustrated with your lack of comfort with money? Or wish you felt more knowledgeable or confident when making financial decisions? Or wondered why your money personality is so different than that of your siblings, even though…

My website had been down for about 24 hours, and I didn’t have a web developer and was trying to do it all on my own. After a day of beating my head against this particular wall, I reached out to a therapist friend who recommended her web…

Going through life as a single woman over 50 comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges. Whether you’re newly single or have been flying solo for a while, welcoming this phase can lead to a fulfilling and vibrant life. Here are 10 activities to consider that…

I love hummus. It’s a great snack that’s flavorful and nutritious. Unfortunately, store-bought hummus will often turn out very high in oil/fat. I don’t want that, so I started making my own. The recipe I will share with you today is very basic, which means…

Several years ago, I wrote an article on Sixty and Me on the benefits of Shinrin-Yoku, spending time in the forest for health and well-being. I thought of my forest experiences, then and now, when I heard about a recently developed forest project near where…

People ask me all the time about the best way to scan their old prints. If you have taken on the role of family photo historian, you will need to do some scanning at some point. You may still have boxes of loose prints…