Tag Archives: Family support

Leaving an end-of-life letter

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Almost 74 I thought I would leave this end-of-life letter behind for my daughters-in-law when I die. My experience with them has been difficult, I have not been able to communicate with them effectively, and I find that writing … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Death and dying, Family matters, Parenting | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Family support, Women and aging | 6 Comments

Embracing Old Age

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Blog Mavens

By Amy Bryant “Oh, Amy, you don’t look your age. I would have taken you for _______ (here they insert a number 15 years younger than my number),” and I beam with pride over the compliment. We live in a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Gratitude and Spirituality, Inspiration as we age, Turning 80 | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, Positive aging, women aging, Women and aging, women's aging bodies | 11 Comments

Thoughts

Posted on September 26, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Cindy, Age 71 I am amazed by the strength of women who survive their partner and go on to productive lives, making friends and even reaching for enjoyment. I am blessed to have a wonderful partner. We live with my … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Caretaking, Dealing with loss, Death and dying, Family matters, Loneliness, Looking ahead, Men aging, Widows’ choices | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, Loss, Men aging, Women and aging | 12 Comments

Goodbye 70 Candles, Hello 80

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Ellen, Age 80 I turned 80 18 days ago, on March 10, 2021, which means I have officially reached my ninth decade. No big deal, you say? I don’t think of myself as a particularly reflective person; I’m more of … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Death and dying, Family matters, HUMOR, Looking ahead, Men aging, Nostalgia, Sad about aging, Widows’ choices | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Family support, looking ahead, Loss, Men aging, Positive aging, Sad about aging, setting goals, Women and aging | 9 Comments

Seasons Greetings!

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Seasons Greetings to all of you in our 70Candles community! Ellen and I greatly appreciate and send all our best wishes to you who have been with us for so many years, and to those we continue to welcome as … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Goals ahead, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Older women connecting | Tagged 70Candles, Family support, Gratitude, Older women connecting, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 4 Comments

Turning 78: Adaptations and accommodations

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Jane, July 3, 2018 Another birthday….rather surprising to hear the number 78. I realize I have just outlived my mother who died at age 77. As always, I’m looking forward to the fireworks ahead, my special birthday treat. I’ve enjoyed … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Family matters, Men aging, Resilience, What we're reading, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, Men aging, Positive aging, Resilience, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 8 Comments

Gathering memories and stories

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 74 I was born in Rochester, NY – the granddaughter of four Italian Catholic immigrants. At age 4 months, I became ill with polio which resulted in paralysis of my lower right leg. At 18 months of age, … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Our bodies, our health, Share your story, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, functional changes, Gratitude, Positive aging, Read Stories, Women and aging | 1 Comment

Caregiver for older parents

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 Well, here I am. I retired on July 1 almost 3 years ago and became very involved with my 93-year-old dad and my 90-year-old mom. She became very sick and was hospitalized 2 1/2 weeks into my … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Aging, Caretaking, Dealing with loss, Death and dying, Family matters | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, Compassion, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, Loss, Women and aging | 2 Comments

Movin’ on

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Patricia, Age 64 Hello from upstate NY. I am 64 yrs old. My husband passed away 18 months ago. I have no family here other than my daughter and her family. As much as I love them, they are very … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Dealing with loss, Family matters, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Older women connecting, Resilience, Where to live, Widows’ choices | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, older women relocating, Resilience, where to live, Women and aging | 11 Comments

What’s next?

Posted on January 6, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Diana, Age 72 What’s next in your life? We’re old enough to know (thankfully) that life doesn’t end at seventy. It continues to challenge, frustrate, and satisfy. There’s always a next step – we’re old but we’re not out – … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Looking ahead, Older women connecting, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder relocation, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, older women relocating, where to live, Women and aging | 2 Comments