Confronting and Overcoming Our Biggest Fears After 60

[@jivamom]

I appreciate your discussions. I am stressed about my age. Thinking about how my life is not as fun anymore is really freaking me out.

[@misslinda772]

My biggest tip is debt-free living, regular savings deposits and a supplemental income. Don’t sit at home watching television. Get out there and meet and greet people! It adds quality to your life. ❤

[@lifewithsandrahart]

Aging is not for the weak hearted that is for sure!! Health is so important as well as financial security. Thanks for tackling these issues. As a single mom years ago I used to always be terrified winding up as a bag lady.

[@roseyc.5846]

Hi Margaret: We have to recognize our limitations. Doing squats gave me severe sciatica, for which I've been receiving treatment since June. I fear many things: decrepitude, dementia, death..the three "D's". ☹️ My anxiety level regarding world events is pretty high; anxiety is problematic, even during more peaceful times. Social anxiety is worse now, too. Well, people are suffering far greater catastrophic events than my anxiety, so I'll leave it at that. Money, health, estranged family members (adult children).. "getting old ain't for sissies". It's so true. Thank you, and, many blessings! 🙏🏻 Rosemarie ❤

[@sixtyandme]

Sending you my love x

[@laurawalker546]

I hear you!!!!

[@Barbara-jd5lb]

Well shared, Rosemarie. Thank you for being on board and very honest and insightful. A joy to have a sister out there that really gets it. Happy Holidays, dearheart, from Canada 🇨🇦

[@lindajo4456]

I admire your strength and wisdom. I'll be 76 in March but I must say turning 70 was a big wakeup call for me! My husband just retired at 70 and yes he's younger than me. Have a very merry Christmas and thank you so much for your words and thoughts. Much appreciated. 😘

[@lindavernon8051]

Happy Birthday Margaret! You look GREAT!!! Thanks for being there for us. You are so appreciated! We can always count on you for good suggestions and a helpful upbeat attitude.

[@CathyWarner-d1v]

Thanks for the love

[@AnnieSaumier-c2m]

I love your videos Margaret thanks❤

[@kathykathyish]

Hello Margaret. I am blessed to be able to live pretty well for the rest of my life - I’m a 76 year old widow and travel is my fun! I never worried about dying or getting sick until I had several losses and medical problems in the last couple years. My husband suffered from Parkinson’s for the last few years of his life and I was his caregiver and would not have changed it. He died in 2021 at home hospice. It was horrible. Ten months later my 52 year old son dropped dead from a heart attack with no warning. I had a herniated disk in January and had spinal surgery.I found out my other son (51) also has heart disease, but under control with meds right now (also has inactive TB which he got from a patient). Around the same time my dear dog, Molly, died suddenly! She was my baby and I miss her so. I had Quadruple Cardiac Bypass surgery on November 10! All of this has definitely got me thinking of my mortality, but not dwelling on it! I’m still living (albeit I won’t be at full strength for several months)! Life, no matter age, is to learn, to mourn, to live , to love and to heal! I can’t wait till I’m all better and get back to living!!!

[@AyaSmith-rb2hp]

I am so sorry for your losses and your pain. I too have had some similar circumstances. After all that loss we are never the same but we grow deeper and more compassionate as well as grateful for whatever good is left. I go up and down still but keep striving and looking forward to another day. It has taken several years but I have seen some sunny days again. Bless you and hopes for better days. ❤

[@laurawalker546]

God bless you!

[@grumander5378]

You have had such a hard time of it and I feel for you. Stay with Margaret’s and us ladies and hopefully, you will find that little by little - the sunshine will return. The support, comfort, inspiration and just sheer friendliness that Margaret provides brings happiness into the darkest of days. Love and hugs ❤

[@susanmarie2231]

I had both of my hips replaced due to osteoarthritis in 2022. So glad I did. It was drastically interfering with my daily living activities and ability to work, as retirement is not an option.

[@soniagonzalez4565]

Happy Belated Birthday Dear Sweet Lady! You Look Amazing!!❤❤❤

[@sindynewman1805]

HEALTHY and HAPPY and PEACEFUL BIRTHDAY Margaret and many many more!! You look beautiful in that 🩵 color!! Good luck at the Doctor's!! You do so much for so many of us and I love you for your support and love without conditions❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉❤❤❤Thank you for being special you!! I exercise everyday and watch my $ carefully. I choose to be independent and well physically and emotionally and mentally!! ❤❤❤

[@cynthiahurlburt2819]

Happy birthday, Margaret 🎉 🎂 🎈

[@vickylee5579]

Margaret thanks for putting these videos on. The advice sure helps.♥️ You are an inspiration to us all.❤

[@lindaferguson630]

You look lovely Margaret. Firstly, I own my own home, and we have free health care here in Australia. So that stops alot of fears about ever becoming a bag lady.(fingers crossed. I am reasonably healthy, have been a vegatarian for 25 years. However ageing isnt a picnic, that's for sure. My motto is just do the best with what you have, and try and live in the moment.

[@sixtyandme]

I think you have a wonderful life strategy :-) sending you all my best 🌺

[@evelynsalgado8002]

So helpful..thank you Happy Birthday 🎂 🎉 God bless 🙌

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome!

[@chriskozak4966]

Greetings! Margaret. You look Fabulous @ 75. I’m 62 & I feel great & wonderful. Incredible topic today. Thank you so much for your tips & suggestions on how to take care of our “health and wealth dance.” I will focus on those 2 as I go through the aging process. Thank you for caring & supporting us 0ver Sixty & Fabulous people 😊be well & safe❤

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome! 🌺

[@MsBertieOne]

Thank-you for sharing this Margaret. You are such an inspiration! That blue top is a fantastic color for you.

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome!

[@alicemitchell3668]

Your a sweet, gentle lady Margaret ❤Words of wisdom and requires attention! I really enjoy bible truths and in psalms it says: from l wake up in the morning till I lay my head to rest,l am blest🙏 in everything giving thanks 🙏

[@KolokaiKalai]

Thankyou so much for your words of wisdom...Great sharing ❤

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Happy Birthday, Margaret! I hope you had a day filled with love, laughter, and happiness.

[@regenaguinn]

Thanks. Yes we will get thru this. You put forth kindness and caring in this world, Happy Birthday 🥰

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome

[@warnerjan22]

Very helpful and inspiring.

[@ramandeepgill4075]

Happy birthday 🎂

[@Merricat66]

Thank you! So an encouraging and practical talk!

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome!

[@gloriousharmony6208]

Hello Margaret, I just found your channel today and I believe these things happen for a reason. You are such an inspirational lady and I have enjoyed binge watching your channel for most of the afternoon. Thank you so much for being there for us older women who need reassurance and advice. You have an engaging smile and personality, not to mention a beautiful face. Bless you and thank you for all you do.

[@jmsl_910]

you found a gem!!

[@brendamcneese4749]

Margaret you are amazing! Happy Birthday and thank you for your insights!

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome

[@Elaine-f3v]

Thank you Margaret for your honesty. ❤

[@ramandeepgill4075]

❤❤❤

[@grumander5378]

Hello lovely Margaret - wishing you a belated happy birthday - you rock!!! 🤘Just wanted to make sure you know what an inspiration you really are. Your warm hearted videos bring sunshine into our lives - thank you, THANK YOU!! Yes life can be a worry sometimes BUT there’s such a lot of goodness too - when I count my blessings - you’re on my list ❤ Today’s video is very thought provoking - I need to contemplate more on what was discussed - I love seeing what others think too - so thank you to all of you ladies too. I will take on board your suggestions and tips 😊

[@sweetypatnett6123]

Thanks!❤

[@Gotsomethingtosaynow]

I love your content Margaret. Such practical advice. Thank you.

[@isabeller2115]

Very Happy Birthday Margaret , you're a gem ❤❤❤

[@sixtyandme]

Thank you so much!

[@sarahkennedy1481]

Beautiful skin and eyes and hair Margaret and you are so sweet xx

[@sixtyandme]

Thank you so much

[@SusyJacuzzi]

A belated Happy Birthday!🎉

[@elizabethmorrow8581]

Congratulations on your 75th birthday! I'm looking forward to celebrating my Diamond jubilee this coming May. You're absolutely correct in saying that good health is so important in being able to enjoy your life, regardless of age. I have found that I need less as I achieve each level of life. I now focus on quality instead of quanity. It makes a big difference in how I feel. I also continue to stay active with walking, individualized exercises, and using my new bike. Continued blessings to you and yours.

[@vonalaird1883]

I have watched you for quite a while and I really enjoy your channel. One of the things that I have learned is about moderation. I turned 68 back in the summer, and have been looking for inspiration about getting older. Thank you for what you do

[@pathorn5895]

Thanks for the great video, Margaret. You’re doing very meaningful work here. As for my tips, I have regular checkups, eat organic food when possible and exercise, but not enough, I’m sure. I’ve also had a financial planner for many years and am usually very frugal. Keeping my weight down and choosing a classic clothing style has helped with my apparel budget as I wear many items for many years, refreshing my wardrobe occasionally. Even with all this effort, concerns about outliving one’s financial resources as one ages are very real. My mortgage is less expensive than much smaller local rentals, including small apartments, but I’m not sure how that will work out as my home ages and more repairs are needed. (I just replaced my central air conditioner.) Periodically, I assess my housing options, but I really hope to be able to stay in my current home. God bless you for the wonderful videos you make!

[@Barbara-jd5lb]

Hit that like a nail on the head, sister. That's the way to live it...yes, LADY mag's is a grand reminder of those moments we are just about to lessen our thought with a bad day.. but in this vid she got us up and running. Having all things in place from wills to financial advisors allows us to sleep well..at. best...much happiness to hear from you 🇨🇦 ❤....Good writer you are as well 🎉

[@Lifescapers]

Happy birthday. What a wonderful contribution you make to this world through your business.

[@sixtyandme]

Thank you so much!

[@vikkienos6807]

Wise words Margaret - thoughts definitely worth repeating. 💟

[@sixtyandme]

So glad the words inspired you 🌺

[@patricialanton9599]

Good Morning Margaret! Happy Tuesday Blessings to you! Very good videos today! I really need this one! Thank you Dear Friend ❤😊

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome

[@teapotrose2]

I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, Margaret! 🌲❤️🎄

[@sixtyandme]

Thank you! You too!

[@christinacomer]

Love your message today Margaret. We are both doing well as we can with our health. I am my husbands care taker and we are so blessed that one of us can help the other. We had to tightened up spending this year. We told our 4 children we were cutting back on Christmas. I have made some spreadsheets about our incoming and outgoing finances and it really helps you to see where your money is going. It makes it more real when you see it. So, I am going to continue logging our spending on groceries and eating out. We are making good progress on spending less, so it is definitely working. I started in July of 2023 and wish I would have started sooner. We are 76 and 74. Thanks for all you do in leading us !!! I love your top and necklace. Looks really good on you! Indpls, IN USA

[@valeriebrotherton397]

Have a great Christmas Margaret I really appreciate you, and I love hearing about your adventures Keep up the good work. Sincerely Valerie B

[@sixtyandme]

Thank you Valerie! You too!

[@annanufrio4468]

you are awesome, thanks for everything

[@sixtyandme]

Thank you!

[@regulazawatzki7730]

Congratulations on your birthday! And thank you for your inspiring videos. Merry Christmas to you!

[@sixtyandme]

Happy holidays!

[@elliecsepregi7158]

Happy Birthday🎉🎉🎉you are an inspiration. This video hit the nail on the head and sure appreciate your insight and wisdom❤❤❤❤❤

[@harrietlovejoy3424]

Happy Christmas! Very important video. Message we need to hear on repeat!

[@dorothymcfadzen1369]

Such trusting advice. I love it .. Keep it coming. Dorothy from scotland

[@sixtyandme]

Always!

[@jfdrie]

Thank you for all your good advice. We love you!❤️

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome!

[@eileenbodington5646]

This is very helpful information, Margaret. Happy Birthday!❤🎉

[@roserich6633]

Thank you Margaret. I just turned 81 and your advice i have used for many things. It has been so helpful even in my 80's. Thank you ever so much. I enjoy your videos so much.

[@lindamenefee5760]

Happy Birthday 🎉 Thanks for all you do. You are awesome!!

[@sixtyandme]

You are so welcome

[@karengagnon831]

Margaret I was never was pre diabetic but went in for my yearly check up and was major diabetic. I am working on keeping this under control. You can only do the best you can do and for me I get hit with health issues that I wasn’t expecting. You know what we just have to do what we are dealt with and make the best of it

[@maryepperson2275]

Thank you, I always look forward to your videos! I 65 and I agree with you on the squat!

[@mialorenzen3538]

Wonderful and inspirational, as always Margaret…Thank you for keeping us all going and giving us hope, the World is full of so much these days. Happy Christmas 🤶 ⛄️🎄❤️!!

[@carole5951]

Belated birthday wishes🐞

[@highlandlaura]

Margaret, you're so fun! Couldn't do a squat to save my life now!" I LOL!

[@MaryWatson-p8b]

I love your makeup Margaret. My apartment life with my girlfriend is getting better. She sees a counselor now. And I have one on Fridays. My pcp says a person has to like to think to avoid Alzheimer’s. People in the know are so fatalistic about it. But I have heard some people online saying what? If you have it it can be reversed or halted. That is what I want to believe. I don’t think I have it but I do like your suggestion about going to church! I also heard you say you are an early riser. I am too. Some days I get up a little after 3am but I like to think I am making up for it by taking a long nap in the afternoon.

[@denacollins352]

I had a undiagnosed torn glute muscle and kept failing flat on my face unexpectedly. The Dr said oh its arthritis. I finally found a physical therapist who helped me get stronger. I struggled waking across the ro. Now little by little i can finally walk 10,000 steps every other day. I can squat and get up and down off the floor. This year my goal is to get up and down off the floor without using my hands. I almost ended up in a wheelchair.

[@yvette-f2n]

HELLO MARGARET I AM 78 I AM MORE OK THAT I HAVE NEVER BEEN, VERY GRATEFULL FOR WHAT IT HAVE LEARN NO LOOKING BACK @ MISTEAKES NO LOOKING @ WHAT THE FUTURE MIGHT OLD, LIVING FOR THE MOMENT THIS IS WHAT WORKS FOR ME, BE FRUGAL GRATEFUL & HAVE FAYTH, DO GOOD GOD IS IN CHARGE

[@lizadams7662]

I'm ten years older than you and look back on the things I could do as a kid in my seventies! 😊

[@zeljkabozic]

So you are Scorpio or Sagitarius hh?

[@sixtyandme]

Scorpio ;-)

[@christinacomer]

@@sixtyandme So am I Margaret. Nov. 19th

[@wendydadswell9732]

So am I, 17 November

[@NIKOLITA4686]

Lost weight? U always look so thin and fit. Hope the checkup went well!

[@sixtyandme]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Gotsomethingtosaynow]

I love your content Margaret. Such practical advice. Thank you.

[@ramandeepgill4075]

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