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Knitting a life
After hearing in our 70Candles! discussion groups and on this blog that many women are wondering how they might spend their time, I glanced back on these seven years of my own retirement and offer this summary of how I … Continue reading
Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Goals ahead, Networking, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Stories
Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, looking ahead, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, setting goals, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging, Work life and retirement
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Do you know the signs of stroke?
Dixie, Age 73 May is National Stroke month. DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF STROKE? I didn’t the first time around, 2012, and put off going to the hospital beyond the time limit for receiving the “clot buster”. Last Saturday, … Continue reading
Posted in 70candles, Our bodies, our health
Tagged 70Candles, functional changes, health and fitness, looking ahead, Women's health
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Wish I had more girlfriends
Mary, Age 70 I always thought that at this age I’d be “settled.” Nothing could be further from the truth. No relationship, my business is struggling and I worry way too much which I know is bad for one’s health. … Continue reading
The New York Times’ second article on aging by Jane Brody featuring our book
Today is the first anniversary of the publication of this, the second in Jane Brody’s two-part New York Times series on aging. It again features our 70Candles! book, and a topic of great importance to women our age…where to live. … Continue reading
The New York Times article about our book
We celebrate the one-year anniversary of this Jane Brody article. Here’s a chance for those who missed it to read it, and a re-reading opportunity for others. Enjoy! Thriving at Age 70 and Beyond By Jane E. Brody Well Blog … Continue reading
Fear of looking old-reaching out
Anonymous, Age 71 I’ve read some of the stories and can’t offer much positive or cheering. I hate growing old, I fear the loss of things I once took for granted. I’ve had a life like a roller coaster, two … Continue reading
Struggling in England-Seeking support
Ronne, Age 70 I turned 70 in January and still can’t quite believe that number. Having struggled with depression most of my adult life. It was well controlled by medication until a couple of years ago, when I had to … Continue reading
My 70’s story
Lois, Age 75 As of now I’m almost 75 (how did that happen). I am caucasian and live in Massachusetts where I’ve lived all my life. I worked as a secretary until age 65 when my husband who had diabetes … Continue reading
Balance in all things!
Gail, Age 78 At age 78, just read your book, 70Candles! and applaud your insights and clarity regarding women in their 70’s living a vital life. You gave us a gift. However, those from age 50 on up should make … Continue reading
Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Looking ahead, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Stories, Where to live
Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, Loss, older women relocating, Resilience, where to live, Women and aging
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Are you an elder orphan?
There are those 55 and older, alone, without mates or adult children. Carol Marak, an elder advocate has dubbed them “elder orphans.” She has created the Elder Orphan Facebook group (Facebook.com/groups/elderorphan) as a meeting place and support group for these … Continue reading