60+ Podcast

Janet & Joe chat with Michelle talking about those things that let us know we're 60+. What are those things for you? Like, share, follow ...

Janet & Joe talk about options for housing in retirement. There are many, just like there are many options for what Janet will be called now that she's a grandmother. Share, follow, tell your friends, and please, answer our poll.

Show Notes

“Do You Need to Own a House? Many Older Americans Decide They Don’t” - 

https://www.wsj.com/real-estate/luxury-homes/do-you-need-to-own-a-house-many-older-americans-decide-they-dont-54105dcd?st=5bMmCW&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 

“Tiny-Housing Trends Impacting Future Senior Care Models” - 

https://www.newlifestyles.com/blog/tiny-housing-trends-impacting-future-senior-care-models 

“Where boomers go when they sell their forever homes” - https://www.morningbrew.com/stories/where-boomers-go-when-they-sell-forever-homes?mbcid=40962602.16369&mid=c9dbe270e867bb7defc697cd1f8a27ca 

“Tiny Homes for Seniors: Smart Living for Retirement & Aging in Place” - https://reerin.com/tiny-homes-for-seniors 

“2025 Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey and Trends” - https://www.jll.com/en-us/insights/market-perspectives/seniors-housing-care-investor-survey-and-trend-outlook 

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Janet & Joe discuss a recent study that seems to indicate that bicycling reduces the risk of dementia. Follow, like, share, and tell your friends about the 60+ Podcast

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Active Travel Mode and Incident Dementia and Brain Structure - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2835115 

Cycling Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study of Half a Million Finds - https://www.sciencealert.com/cycling-linked-to-lower-risk-of-dementia-study-of-half-a-million-finds 

This Surprising Exercise May Be Better for Your Brain Than Walking, New Study Suggests - https://www.eatingwell.com/cycling-lower-dementia-risk-study-11757686 

Biking Might Promote Healthy Brain Aging - https://www.powershealth.org/about-us/newsroom/health-library/2025/06/11/biking-might-promote-healthy-brain-aging 

Physical activity and the risk of dementia -   - https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/managing-the-risk-of-dementia/reduce-your-risk-of-dementia/physical-activity 

Cycling May Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s - https://www.alzra.org/blog/cycling-may-lower-the-risk-of-alzheimers/ 

Scientists Say These Daily Routines Can Slow Cognitive Decline - https://time.com/7306434/daily-routine-cognitive-decline-study/ 

Janet & Joe discuss Interval Walking, sometimes called Japanese Walking. We're not doctors, but the studies seem to indicate that interval walking is the way to go. Follow us (but not on our walks, that's creepy).

Show Notes

‘Japanese Walking’ Is a Fitness Trend Worth Trying - New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/31/well/move/japanese-walking-fitness-trend.html?unlocked_article_code=1.a08.KHpn.xlZTd3zE4WdF&smid=url-share Forget 10,000 Steps - 'Japanese Walking' Might Yield Even Better Health Benefits -  https://www.health.com/what-is-japanese-walking-11755825Effects of High-Intensity Interval Walking Training on Physical Fitness and Blood Pressure in Middle-Aged and Older People - https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(11)61303-7/abstract

Janet & Joe talk about what was sexy then, and now that we're over 60. Follow, comment, share!

Janet & Joe talk about things we used to say, that we'd never say now. Also, things we say now that would have made no sense then. Follow, share, etc.!

Janet & Joe talk about career changes after 60, including their own. Follow, like, share!

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Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2022/12/its-never-too-late-to-switch-careers

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/raging-with-grace/202402/new-careers-past-age-60-not-an-oxymoron

Janet & Joe try to talk about things that were, that are back. Admittedly, they got a little off track at times. Follow, share, like, etc.

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Do you remember the Bowmar Brain?

Janet & Joe talk about how much (or little?) our genes contribute to longevity, and the 7 habits to follow to improve longevity. Like, share, follow!!

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Longevity expert shares his 7 habits to live a longer, healthier life https://www.today.com/health/diet-fitness/longevity-doctor-healthy-habits-live-longer-rcna75305

Want to Live Long? Lifestyle Matters More Than Genes https://time.com/7261172/genes-vs-lifestyle-longevity-study

Genetic, Social, and Lifestyle Drivers of Healthy Aging and Longevity https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10686287/

Janet & Joe reminisce about past jobs. Don't forget to like, share, subscribe, etc.