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Ageism article from The New York Times

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Blog Mavens

THE NEW OLD AGE Ageism: A ‘Prevalent and Insidious’ Health Threat The World Health Organization has begun four studies intended to define ageism and identify ways to combat it.  By Paula Span April 26, 2019 Credit Lizzie Gill Here’s the link … Continue reading →

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Forgotten, not gone

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Here’s an article of interest from the-tls.co.uk by Carol Tavris, Age 74 “Age only matters while one is ageing”, said Picasso, at the age of eighty. “Now that I have arrived at a great age, I might as well be … Continue reading →

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Ageism in Canada

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Kathy I am writing this in the hope that all Seniors will learn that ageism is alive and well. I was sent to the Motor Vehicle Department, by my GP, for a Medical Assessment for no other reason than a stiff neck and being old.  It has had a huge impact on my well-being. I … Continue reading →

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The 70s experience

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Shirley, Age 70 I turned 70 last November… I also became a widow shortly before I turned 70. It has been quite a year for me. I have both oars in the water now and not sure what the plan … Continue reading →

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Not just me then!

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Susie, Age 70 What a lovely relief to discover your page when I was idly Googling ‘feeling sad at turning 70’, which I was last week on February 18th. I had decided that this year, after excruciatingly disappointing previous landmark … Continue reading →

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Top o’ the morning!

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Blog Mavens

I had the pleasure of meeting the engaging 98 year old Mavis at my friend’s house. She told charming stories with vivid detail of her childhood in French Quebec, and of her adventure-filled career as a professional coloratura soprano.  She … Continue reading →

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AgelessAuthors writing contest

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Blog Mavens

For those of you who enjoy writing, I pass along this information about AgelessAuthors.com. Deadline for submissions is March 15th. Check out the website to read rules and writing categories. Full disclosure: I’m a judge for the contest…but all submissions … Continue reading →

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About loneliness

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Irena, Almost 71 After my divorce, I lived 25 years alone. In an effort to survive, I didn’t have time to think about being lonely until the weekends came. I remember how I hated weekends. I would start planning something … Continue reading →

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About women in their 70’s from the New York Times

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Blog Mavens

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My story

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Gail, I’m very glad to have found 70 Candles, but I must admit, at 69+, I am not at at all thrilled about my next birthday. Young to Old: Brought up to believe that looks were everything, I knew that … Continue reading →

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