What’s Up Doc? Another Sign of Aging
I just discovered another sign of aging – all your doctors start to retire. I always think of a doctor as being an older statesman, or woman, and, I, a ...
Getting Older
Oh, My Goodness, I’m 83! The Pros and Cons of Aging
Sixty and Me, by definition, is written for people (mostly women) in their 60s. But a lot of us have been around for a lot of years and – I know you like to think ...
I’ve Kept My Hair Loss a Secret for Too Long… Why I’m Ready to Talk About it Now
I’ve thought long and hard about writing this post. I figure some things are best kept private – in an era where it is the norm to over-share personal ...
What You See Is What You Get
I had cataract surgery the other week – both eyes. It is amazing to wake up in the morning and see clearly without having to first put on glasses. Colors are more ...
Does Your Mother’s Legacy Shape Your Own?
The Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines legacy as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor from the past.” It’s common to hear about ...
Defining “Old”: Grandson Approved | Sixty and Me
My 23-year-old grandson and I were recently chatting about the stages of life – one of many much-loved conversations where age meets youthful curiosity. When he ...
I Am Cataract Old | Sixty and Me
Growing up, I remember hearing about what I would call “old people diseases,” such as cataracts, liver spots, high cholesterol, arthritis, etc. Ailments that ...
Let’s Challenge Aging Stereotypes with the Words We Use
If you’re passed 60, you might be giving in to the misguided images that society has long promoted about being older. It’s so easy to do, isn’t it? If ...
Safety Reminders when Spring Cleaning!
What’s on your spring cleaning list? Organizing the pantry? Putting together a big donation of gently used clothes? When it comes to refreshing your environment ...
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