Preparation for a TED or TEDx talk often starts six or more months before the event. Before embarking on this journey, I had no idea what was involved…or what I was in for.
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Ageism Awareness
Ageism is prevalent in so many aspects of our lives. There are many ways in which every one of us can participate personally and in our professional lives. Read about a few examples of the many ways that every one of us can contribute.
Strangers No More
It’s not every day that you manage to find a group of people with whom you feel comfortable enough to share your thoughts, feelings, and joys. When you do it’s magical, especially when you’ve only met them online during one of the most challenging times in your life, in 2020 and 2021 during COVID.
Rediscovering Yourself Midlife
Power Purpose Play Kavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play, a global community of women in...
Action Needed Now!
In honour of the International Day of Older Persons on Oct. 1, Top Sixty Over Sixty hosted a session on ageing and ageism. The general consensus after an hour long discussion on how to deal with ageism was quite straightforward. The time has come to move beyond raising awareness about the issue to more action.
What might the ‘new normal’ look like to you?
Everyone seems to be talking about the “new normal” and what it will look like. I tend to think of what’s ahead of us as transformative; much of it good, but some, not so good. It will all depend on our perspectives and ability abilities to adjust.
“WE NEED TO TALK” is off to a good start
By Helen Hirsh Spence. We weren’t sure what to expect when Top Sixty decided to launch, “We Need...
What’s in a name?
In almost every interview since founding Top Sixty Over Sixty, I am asked about its name and its intention. Moreover, I am asked about the personal reasons for creating it.
Bittersweet Holiday Reflections
As I was walking with a friend through the forest near home, I couldn’t help but think of all the families who…were having their traditional holiday disrupted in a way that no one could have foreseen.
The ROI of Kindness
Kindness is a wonderful activity that gives as it restores. This November give yourself and others a little kindness.
Words make a difference…
When describing age words matter. With a word, you can transform from fragile to powerful. Choose your words wisely.
Living with Ambiguity and Uncertainty
The summer is almost over. School is expected to start up again in a few weeks. Our Chief medical...