Intimacy and Family Caregiving

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I had a great time as the guest of Doctor Gordon Atherley, on Voice America (internet radio show) – Family Caregiver’s Unite!

For the full radio show plug this address into your browser: http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/79749/intimacy-and-family-caregivers

It’s easy to lose perspective when you’re a family caregiver. There’s so much to do and so little time to do it. That’s why it’s important to take care of yourself—when one’s physical, emotional and spiritual needs are met, you will be able to better care for a loved one.

What is intimacy?   Generally intimacy is a close, affectionate and emotional connection. It can refer to sexual intimacy as part of a personal relationship with a spouse or partner; it can also be the loving heartfelt caring of a loved one; and it can also mean the unflinchingly honest look at oneself.

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What’s a Sweet Spot?

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It’s interesting what different people think when you mention the phrase ‘sweet spot’. For some it immediately conjures up something sexy. (You’ll have to wait for my post on The A, B, C’s of the G-Spot.) But that’s only one aspect of finding your sweet spot in life.

A sweet spot refers to a place where a combination of factors, when in balance produces the best results. It can refer to many dimensions of everyday life. For example,

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The Sexual Revolution ……. Why it Still Matters

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Born in the 50s and coming of age in the 60s and 70s, shaped the lives of millions of boomers like no generation before. The seductive landscape of unprecedented social and moral liberation transformed society forever. I actually hadn’t given that era much thought until I started to research it. It’s jaw-dropping just how significant those times and events were. From the 1960s to the 1970s our norms of behavior changed dramatically and what once was forbidden and sanctimonious was swiftly emancipated. Sex before marriage and living common-law became the norm; behind closed doors–masturbation, erotic fantasies and sex toys created a stir; and the closet door on homosexuality started to squeak open.

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Am I Still Sexy?

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When the premier issue of Zoomer magazine hit the stands in October 2008, I was exhilarated that a publication hit my sweet spot. It spoke to me about reinvigoration and energy when the common terms about getting old were elder, the golden years and senior citizen. I wanted to be called something else. The term zoomer actually gave me permission to expect wonderful things from getting older; allowed me to dream of things I had yet to achieve and instilled hope for a triumphant charge into the rest of my life. I no longer wanted to turn the clock back, a useless wish anyway—but I wanted to set the tone and tempo to a new beat. Being a zoomer made me feel sexy. Continue reading

Cheers to Sixty-Four Years!

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Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right!  With the New Year comes the opportunity for a fresh start and a chance to set (and re-set) priorities. And as an Aquarian, my birthday adds another occasion to set new goals.  Although birthdays can be bittersweet, I stay positive and savor the sweetness of celebrating my day.  It’s such a boost to my ego when family and wonderful friends make me feel special. Everyone deserves to be pampered on their BD. Continue reading

Welcome To Still Sexy at 60+… an anti-aging formula to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit.

Welcome to my first blog!

Was it the ‘Sexy at 60’ title that caught your attention? If you were expecting a porn site… well, I’m sorry.

Still Sexy at 60+ (SSS) is about being the very best you can be for the time you have left. It’s about taking a risk and making changes in your life, now, so that you will live a healthier, happier and longer life. It’s about an open and optimistic attitude that embraces the years ahead. It’s also about finding your unique sweet spots in life— making you more appealing to yourself, more loveable and sexier to your family, lover and everyone you touch.

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