Category Archives: Caretaking

Summing up a life

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Nancy, Age 81 I just found your blog accidentally, and am delighted! Just read a story, and feel as if I am with good friends, even though you all are somewhat younger than I….as I am 81. But am in … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Gratitude and Spirituality, Older women connecting, Resilience, Share your story | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Gratitude, Loss, Men aging, Positive aging, Read Stories, What to do with our time, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 5 Comments

Hip replacement for my 94-year-old dad

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Regine, Age 68 Hello, I posted some time ago about aging, and mentioned my blog serimuse.blogspot.ca. I’ve posted a recent experience there for November about going through my 94 year old father’s hip replacement surgery. I thought I’d share this … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Men aging, Our bodies, our health, Stories | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, Family support | 1 Comment

Women just know what you mean

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Linda, Age 66 My husband is ill and has been for the past, what seems like 20 years. As his condition worsened I retired early to be his caretaker. It was the hardest thing I have ever done. Although I … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Networking | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, friendships | 5 Comments

Feeling guilty – hoping for some insights

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Briony, Age 66 66, married for 15 years to a man 18 years younger. But he looks my age, I look his age, and he’s more grown-up/adult than I. And he’s currently getting chemo for colorectal cancer (all cancers run … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters | Tagged 70Candles, Caretaking, Fearing age, Loss, Sad about aging, Women and aging | 3 Comments

Sooner than tomorrow

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Dede, Age 72 At 72, I’m setting up a website and blog. My techie daughter is helping me do this and I’m learning as I go. You can find it at Soonerthantomorrow.com My purpose is twofold: 1) To provide a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Networking, Read Stories | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, caretakimg, Compassion, elder women's choices, Read Stories, Women and aging | 6 Comments

Thankful

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandra, Age 68 Today is my 68th birthday – hooray for me. 1. I am thankful that I made it this far. I look forward to the morning each night when I go to bed. 2. I am thankful that … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Gratitude and Spirituality, Resilience, Traveling, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Gratitude, Positive aging, Resilience, satisfaction, where to live | 3 Comments

My passage as a grandmother

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Age 71 I’d like to share my latest blog post on my passage as a grandmother, relishing in the joys and learning from the challenges: http://wowblog.me/the-education-of-a-grandmother

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Discombobulated

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Frances, Age 78 Dear Ellen and Jane, I discovered your 70 Candles blog only days ago and am happily working my way through all the postings, starting with December 2010. My own 70 Candles event was eight years ago, when … Continue reading →

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Is it too late for me to start a business?

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sandra, Age 70 I turned 70 in January. I had never been concerned with age but all of a sudden I felt almost desperate. I am running out of time. Five years ago my husband died after having been ill … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Resilience, Share your story, Technology and contemporary culture | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, caretakimg, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, looking ahead, Resilience, setting goals, where to live, Women and aging | 4 Comments

80 is the new 80

Posted on April 28, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Lois Cronholm, Age 85 80 is the new 80. While anyone reading this title is likely to know why I am writing this tome, I ask your indulgence to read on. There are some half dozen expressions that either bore … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, 70candles, Ageism anecdotes, Caretaking, Family matters, Goals ahead, HUMOR, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Read Stories, Share your story, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, caretakimg, elder women's choices, health and fitness, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 8 Comments