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How Patricia Heaton s Getting Through the Coronavirus Pandemic

She s attending virtual church services learning Spanish and trying the keto diet

Contour by Getty Images . I'm best when I have a schedule.

2 See both sides

Politics has become so polarized that I've pulled away. But I gently tweeted recently about protecting the vulnerable and opening the economy — and got 30,000 hits. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.

3 Look good

I've had Botox and fillers, so when my dermatologist's office opened back up, I was first in line. Nothing drastic; I'm just trying to preserve whatever I have that might be good.

4 Just pray

I miss going to Mass. But you can do that anywhere in the world now online. I log on and — I hate to say it — I'm in my pajamas sometimes! Courtesy Patricia Heaton

5 Stick with it

It's a wonderful time for older women to explore dreams we've put off. In I write about taking a painting class and the mental hoops I had to jump through to finish, because the other women were so great. The teacher came up to me and said, “Wow, you're a messy painter.” I had paint on my face and my clothes. But you can't worry about what others think when you're starting a second act.

6 Go your own way

Being 62 is great! With mortality even more present now and the end looming, you realize, I don't need to do anything I don't want to do. I don't have to tolerate people who aren't good for me. —As told to Natasha Stoynoff In July former Everybody Loves Raymond star Patricia Heaton published Your Second Act: Inspiring Stories of Reinvention. MORE FROM AARP AARP NEWSLETTERS %{ newsLetterPromoText }% %{ description }% Subscribe AARP VALUE & MEMBER BENEFITS See more Health & Wellness offers > See more Flights & Vacation Packages offers > See more Finances offers > See more Health & Wellness offers > SAVE MONEY WITH THESE LIMITED-TIME OFFERS