Sleep Solutions for Sixtysomethings

In this episode of '60 something', your host, Grace Taylor Segal, shares best practices for improving your sleep, so essential for our health and wellbeing, especially as we age.

Grace shares personal stories about her struggles with sleeping and insomnia. She emphasizes the importance of sleep for people over 60, citing its role in bodily repair, immune function, and cognitive health.

The episode provides a comprehensive overview of various remedies and strategies for improving sleep, including maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, optimizing the sleep environment, engaging in physical activity, and exploring relaxation techniques.

Grace shares her quest for a solution to her insomnia journey and how she finally found a solution. She shares recommendations for improving sleep from experts in the field as well as from a Huberman Lab Podcast episode on enhancing sleep quality.

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Hey Friends! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Listed just below here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com

Facebook: 60something Page

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332

(I’ll be expanding this list soon, so please check back to find me on Pinterest & TikTok.)

Links

Sixtysomething Podcast - Episode 5 - Sleep - NOTES

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kfJIQ6uvPYy2zkjoQE7yT9g6eDZa7FEO/view?usp=sharing

Credits

Sixtysomething Theme Song

Music & lyrics by Lizzy Sanford

Vocals by Lizzy Sanford

Guitar: Lizzy & Coco Sanford

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to 60 Something: The Sleep Episode

00:09 The Importance of Sleep and Personal Anecdotes

03:33 Understanding Sleep's Role in Health and Aging

06:05 Practical Tips and Remedies for Better Sleep

10:02 Exploring Sleep Supplements and Outside-the-Box Ideas

11:51 Leveraging Expert Advice for Sleep Improvement

16:25 Conclusion and Future Topics

Don't Get Scammed!

Navigating the World of Scams: A Guide for the Wise

In this episode of the sixtysomething your host, Grace Taylor Segal, explores the pressing issue of scams, particularly targeting older adults.

She delves into various schemes such as

• phishing
• romance scams
• tech support fraud
• fake charities
• check washing
• voice printing
• the troubling multistage grandparents scam

She highlights the real-life consequences and offers preventive advice.

This discussion also covers emerging threats like cryptocurrency scams and AI-generated fake images, and emphasizes the importance of skepticism, security, and reporting incidents to authorities like the FTC and AARP's Fraud Watch Network.

Grace encourages listeners to educate themselves on scams, share experiences, and adopt safe practices to protect their personal information and finances.

Hey! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you again for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.

Here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.

Contact Info

Grace Taylor Segal

Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com

Facebook: 60something Page

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332

(I’ll be expanding this list soon, so please check back to find me on Pinterest & TikTok.)

Links

AARP Scams & Fraud Web Page

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/?cmp=RDRCT-cda29a46-20200401

AARP Fraud Watch Network

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/

AARP's The Perfect Scam Podcast

https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-SUBNAV-TPS

AARP Fraud Watch Network Scam-Tracking Map

https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/tracking-map/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-SUBNAV-MAP

Federal Trade Commission Report Fraud Page

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/

Fraud Alert How-To

https://www.equifax.com/personal/education/identity-theft/articles/-/learn/7-things-to-know-about-fraud-alerts/

Top 10 Fraud Protection Services of 2024

How to Create a Legacy

In this episode of sixtysomething hosted by Grace Taylor Segal, the topic of creating and preserving a personal legacy is explored.

Grace shares her journey of legacy-building that began after her father's unexpected death, emphasizing the importance of having the resources like photos and videos to create a robust legacy.

She explains how she is preserving her family’s history through various projects, including creating a coffee table book honoring her father, crafting a family recipe cookbook, organizing and digitizing family photos, recording audio memories of her parents, and the plan to create five personal videos.

Grace offers practical advice and resources for others to start their own legacy projects, underscoring the emotional and historical value these projects hold for future generations.

The episode aims to inspire listeners to think about their legacies and take actionable steps to share their life stories and cherished memories with their descendants.

Contact Info - Grace Taylor Segal

Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com

Facebook: 60something Page

(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)

Instagram: @60somethingpod

Facebook Group: 60Something Pod

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332

Links

(I receive no affiliate income from any of these products or services at this time.)

Blurb Book Layout & Printing Service

https://www.blurb.com/

Photomyne App for Scanning & Organizing Photos

https://photomyne.com/join?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=MOBILE_JOIN_PAGE_081122&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADjb7FAWxP1WR5ZYmo3BSZPrygAdT&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-OwBhBnEiwAgwzrUsSIRXXR1R9qYERXIlMDufBBwpF3tSIhkhCK81hNZrkkrsdYe9ismRoCxawQAvD_BwE

Canva Graphic Design Program (It’s free!)

https://www.canva.com/

Epson Perfection V30 Color Scanner - still my scanner, but bought in 2012! Still works great, but you will probably need to find a more recent model.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P3PSVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

KODAK Slide N SCAN Film and Slide - I used this device to scan some slides I had. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084NVRHYQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Raven Pro Document Scanner - I scan documents with this scanner. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MFRJWY6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Professional Grade Lavalier Clip - nothing fancy, but it works great with my iPhone for audio recordings