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Navigating social connections in your prime • 5 tips for those over 60

Posted on September 13, 2023 by 60+Club

Navigating Social Connections in Your Prime: Five Tips for Those Over 60 😊 Whether you’re newly single, have recently retired, or desire to expand your social circle, making new connections can seem daunting – especially when you’re over 60. The good news is many opportunities are just waiting for you to seize them. Here’s a

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Overcoming mental barriers of dating & meeting new people after 60

Posted on August 8, 2023 by 60+Club

Overcoming Mental Barriers: Dating + Meeting New People After Sixty 🥰💕 Older adults are embracing an active and fulfilling life well into their golden years. Dating in this phase isn’t just about companionship; it’s a testament to the enduring human spirit’s capacity for growth, exploration, and the pursuit of happiness. In an era where connections

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12 ways to stay social in retirement

Posted on July 31, 2023 by 60+Club

12 ways to stay social in retirement 🏠🧓 Retirement marks a new chapter of life filled with opportunities for social connections and meaningful engagements. By embracing these various avenues, you’ll create a vibrant social life during your retirement years, brimming with meaningful connections and shared experiences. Remember, the key to staying socially active is to

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Embracing the Happiness of Adopting an Older Dog

Posted on June 23, 2023 by 60+Club

Embracing the Happiness of Adopting an Older Dog 🐶🏘️ Let’s talk about a subject close to many of our hearts: pets and, more specifically, the overlooked gems of older dogs. Have you ever considered adding a mature furry friend to your life? If you haven’t, you may be missing an incredible experience. According to a

Posted in Exercise, Happiness, Lifestyle, Pets, Social

5 tips for writing a dating profile that inspires

Posted on October 25, 2021 by 60+Club

Five tips for writing a dating profile that inspires 💻😊 When it comes to creating your dating profile, you want it to be inspired and capture your essence to find a companion interested in the real you. We get that it can become overwhelming, to the point where you doubt it’s the right way forward

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Finding direction after Retirement

Posted on October 16, 2021 by 60+Club

Finding Direction After Retirement ✔️ While many of us look forward to the days ahead for retirement, it can look very different for each person, and sometimes you find yourself at a loose end. Each person’s expectations vary, and it can be an exciting time of freedom to do everything you’ve wanted to get to

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Why online dating can be more fun for the Over 60s

Posted on September 21, 2021 by 60+Club

Why online dating can be more fun for the Over 60s 💻👫 Are you over 60 and looking into the world of dating but unsure where to start? Did you know that older adults are one of the fastest-growing demographics using online dating services and are having a lot of fun doing so? You may

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Positives of dating after 60

Posted on August 13, 2021 by 60+Club

Positives of dating after 60 😄👫 Dating at any stage of life can be scary and filled with uncertainty, but no expiry date comes with it, and it should be enjoyed whatever age you are. It’s something you probably didn’t see yourself navigating in your 60’s and the thought of a first date may seem

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Risks of distancing yourself from social activity

Posted on March 30, 2021 by 60+Club

Risks of distancing yourself from social activity ☁️😞 Spending time with family and friends not only can be fun, but research also shows it benefits your mental and physical health. Dr. Craig Sawchuk, a Mayo Clinic psychologist, agrees that socialising is key to good health. Socialising is good for your mind and body. “We are

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Socially active older adults have slower rates of health decline

Posted on October 21, 2019 by 60+Club

Socially active older adults have slower rates of health decline As we get older, we are often confronted with a wide variety of age-related health problems that can affect our quality of life and significantly impacting on our overall well-being. In addition to the physical ailments, there are a number of emotional and psychological concerns

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Over 60s become Facebook’s most passionate users

Posted on August 8, 2019 by 60+Club

Over 60s become Facebook’s most passionate users Few people would have predicted that Over 60s would become some of social media’s most passionate users. But a study last year by Pew Research Center found that about one-third of all adults over the age of 65 years reported using social media. Additionally, they found that 62% of

Posted in Health, Loneliness, Social, Technology

Why volunteering positively contributes to happiness

Posted on July 8, 2019 by 60+Club

Why volunteering positively contributes to happiness Why should volunteering have such positive effects? To date, the mechanisms of the volunteering-health relationship have been understudied, but there are a number of potential theories. One such explanation is that volunteering boosts social resources, which in turn has health implications. However, other theorists provide evidence that volunteering has

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