Chicago Methodist Senior Services: “Four early warning signs of mental illness to watch for in older adults.”

Now I have a whole ten years to get through this 60 before 60 list – so I’ve included all those things I didn’t get to on the old list and a whole pile of new things to make it up to sixty new travel experiences. Surely this time I will get through them all! Personalise the lid of the luxury gift box in a choice of 6 bright colours with the name or short message for that extra special touch. Please note the standard (non personalised) boxes are printed in turquoise, this colour can not be changed. If you choose to personalise the box and don't select a colour from the drop down we will print in the default setting of white. Whether you want to explore new subjects or expand knowledge in old interests, make it a goal to learn something new everyday. It’s time to get my act together, get inspired. Not only in fitness and style, but in all things. So, I made a list of 50 things I hope to do before my 60th birthday.And then another one. You are no longer meant to learn one thing and then do this very task until you die. We live in a very fast-paced and flexible world and you can be just like that as well. If you feel the urge to do something different, which might give you more joy and happiness, why not awaken your inner curious side and try something new! Maybe the time to start something new is right now! 31. Start your own business Any major life change comes with its own set of psychological challenges. When that change takes place in our 60’s. there are some very specific psychological issues to be aware of. Do you still need that disability policy to cover your mortgage in case you get hurt? Or could you take that money and buy an annuity that would give you some extra income? What about the cash value of your life insurance? Why, then, do I keep thinking that if I had two weeks left to live and just one decent throw of the arm left in me, oh man, I would really want to punch Iain Duncan Smith in the face. It’s an ambitious list. I don’t think I can accomplish everything on it. But just thinking about what I hope to accomplish and writing them down is an important step in the process.

Not many of you might have had the opportunity to spend some quality time on a road trip that’s uncertain and challenging at the same time. I bought my first caravan at 60 and nothing has stopped me from going on those long exciting hauls. All you need for a road trip is a clean caravan, some caravan awnings or annexes, a strong enough towing vehicle, the required supplies, a map, and some form of entertainment. If you have grandchildren, you can always take them with you. They can be pretty awesome and their enthusiasm can surely rekindle the child in you. It will give you great new insights, you will become more open-minded and you widen your horizon. 19. Visit a new country every year Grandparenthood is a beautiful revelation. You have kids, you know you will never experience that feeling of unconditional love for anyone else, ever, and then it happens all over again. A heart-stoppingly beautiful miracle. In England when you reach the State Pension age, you’re entitled to a free bus pass, whereas in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland you're entitled to this once you turn 60. Don’t forget to do the same with yourself. Be nice to yourself. Everyday. 6. Learn how to appreciate being aloneYou may find yourself with a lot of excess “nervous” energy that you would have used at your job to meet deadlines and get things done. On the other hand, you may find that you have no energy and all and it’s tough to even get out of bed. There are very unique financial considerations to take into account when making a major life change in your 60’s. Not only does gardening allow you to exercise and spend time in the sun, but your homegrown produce contains more nutrients than those mass-shipped as well. Take it a step further and create a new recipe with your fresh food. Here’s a list on how to begin: sonima.com/food/growing-your-own-food For most us us, our priorities change as we get older. Living for parties and excitement, what use to be called “working for the weekend” slowly gives way to working on the weekend and eventually working towards retirement. Resist the urge to take a picture of every attraction all the time. Just look and experience instead of watching it through a small lens and then applying a filter to distort it again. Use your own eyes and see the vibrant colors by yourself! 22. Camp in the wilderness hundreds of miles from civilization

Before you say anything nasty about someone, just pause for a second and browse through some really good adjectives in your head. It’s easier than you think to get rid of underarm fat or armpit fat, but it’s going to take a bit more than tricep and arm exercises. Here are 5 simple ways to get a handle on your armpit fat so you can show off your sexy arms all year round. If your home isn’t paid off already, after paying off credit card debt, this should be the next goal. It’s much less stressful going into a situation where you’ll have less income if your house is paid off. Helen Fenton: My best friend, who also has the same birthday as me. And I booked ourselves onto an 11 day pacific cruise. We started off with an overnight stay and dinner at the Wentworth Hotel in Sydney where we were treated like royalty. We had a fabulous time and made our sons feel incredibly guilty because as usual they had failed to plan anything. Roughly 1/3 of people in their 60’s decide to strike out on their own and be their own boss. And why not?Yes, now I realise I have got to No 46 already, we are all the children of postwar Britain. The BBC is our frail, elderly mother and the NHS is our frail, elderly father. This is where a good financial planner comes in. While your earlier investment goals were designed to maximize the amount of money in your retirement account. At this point in your journey, the goals have changed to providing you an income for the rest of your life.

This can be in any shape and form. Do charity work, teach young people your skills, teach at a workshop. You can even start a social movement if you are ambitious enough. For example, creating art to display in my home is an enormous leap from just making art. Sheesh! I hardly even know how to do that. I’m a newbie. But I hope my art will be worthy enough to display on the biggest wall in our home. I can’t imagine a more satisfying endeavor. I’m going to work hard at this. No matter what kind of change you make in your 60’s — career change, retirement or becoming a entrepreneur, both your income and expenses are going to change. Study abroad or just go for a travel. There is something magical that happens when you spend a long time in a new surrounding. 21. Travel without being a tourist

Compatibility is hugely overrated. I have little in common with most of my friends and with just about the entirety of my wife. Many feel anxious about changing in their 60s as it is unchartered territory. However, without taking the initial step you never know what lies ahead. Aging is just a change in the body, it shouldn’t impact your determination and mind. The first section below is carried over from my previous list. I have purposely left three spots blank so that I can add them if I come across something else. Ten years is a long time (yet not so long at all!) For others, the prospect of retirement isn’t even a thought. Whether it’s a case of financial reality or just the psychological need to be productive, a continuing presence in the workforce is a reality for more and more of the 60+ crowd.