6 Ways To Adopt A Daily Self-Care Routine After 60

August 28, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

First Posted on Sixty and Me Society today is all about giving. Giving your time to a job, offering resources to a cause, giving your attention to the needs of family and friends. And while these things can be rewarding, it leaves little time for us to focus on our own needs. I often tell […]

What is a Staycation? And How Can it Help You as A Family Caregiver?

July 10, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

First Published on Sixty and Me What is a staycation and how can it make caregiving during the summer easier? Let me explain. Do you care for someone living with Dementia or Alzheimer’s? If you do, then you know it can be difficult to plan even a day trip away without a long list of to-do’s and […]

Urinary Tract Infections Strike at Any Age… Keep an Eye Out for These 6 Signs.

May 23, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

First posted on Sixty and Me on May 9, 2017. Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are not an ideal topic for conversation. They are a painful nuisance that accounts for 8.1 million people visiting their primary care physician each year. However, the severity of symptoms that can occur in an older adult makes it a necessary conversation […]

How The 5 Senses Can Help Loved Ones Living with Dementia

April 4, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Originally posted at Sixty and Me Our memories mean so much to us. They provide us with a sense of self and stand as a reminder of the journey we have taken in this life. And the memories we share with the people closest to us become an intricate piece of our identity. As these […]

3 Tips for Recovering from a Fall and Finding Your Confidence Again

January 31, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

First Published on Sixty and Me on January 18, 2017. Winter truly is a beautiful season! White fresh snow covers the ground and the sun glistens on icicles hanging on tree branches and windows. And there is nothing quite like curling up with a cup of tea and a warm blanket to peer out at the wintry […]

Let’s Celebrate Our Timeless Family Traditions. They Matter!

December 23, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

First Posted by Sixty and me The kitchen is often known as the heart of the home, and it has always been my favorite place during the holiday season. The hustle and bustle start shortly after Halloween as the grocery lists get started, and the famous family recipes emerge from their recipe boxes. From Generation […]

4 WAYS TO PAMPER YOURSELF IN RETIREMENT WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

October 25, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

First published at Sixty and Me on October 11, 2016 “There’s often a combination of excitement and anxiety as people approach retirement. The excitement comes from having more free time, but the anxiety comes from figuring out how much can I afford to spend? And what will I do with all that time?” – Kevin Reardon We […]

Taking a Walk Down Memory Lane with a Person Living with Alzheimer’s

September 13, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

First Posted on August 30, 2016, by Sixty and Me Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be an emotional and exhausting process. A typical day is consumed by activities of daily living, medical care, and the everyday struggles associated with memory loss. When lost in the haze of our daily routine, it […]