Category Archives: 70candles

Broken, Not Defeated

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 80 “Amy, at our age we can’t be doing what we did when we were younger. We have to slow down.” “Say what!” I had just told my friend that I was recovering from surgery on a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Attitudes about aging, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Stories | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, health and fitness, Positive aging, Resilience, Women and aging | 13 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

On turning 72

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 72 There has always been something about older people that drew me to them. Perhaps it was their perspective, their stories of a simpler time. I love storytelling so I was an instant student. I studied gerontology in … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Family matters, Grandparenting, Resilience, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, elder relocation, Family matters, Resilience, where to live, women aging | 11 Comments

This second call

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Sandi Peters, Age 71 For much of my professional life, I have worked with older people. At 71, I think I should know what the 70ies are about. In fact, I frequently surprise myself. Looking back, I realize that many … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Attitudes about aging, Goals ahead, Inspiration as we age, Resilience, Traveling | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, setting goals, Travel, Women and aging | 8 Comments

My story in life’s constant changes

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Central, New Jersey, – Joyce, just turned 70 Just found your website as was looking for some perspective on hitting the big 70 and dealing with changes in my life again. Sure not where I thought I would be at … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Dealing with loss, Family matters, Loneliness, Older women connecting, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Older women connecting, older women relocating, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 15 Comments

Technophobe in action

Posted on July 19, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Launching a Book During a Pandemic Is No Walk in the Park by Barbara Greenleaf, Age 78 With all the other barriers to drawing attention to a new title—the million other books on Amazon, general information overload, and the November elections, to name just three—I … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Adaptations and accommodations as we age, Parenting, Stories, Technology and contemporary culture | Tagged 70Candles, Parenting, Technology, What to do with our time | 7 Comments

I turned 70 in October and I am so unhappy.

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous My friends have died and my children wish I would die. I was a psychology Professor and retired 21 year ago. I live alone and can’t find things to do. School was my whole life but now they want … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Aging, Death and dying, Loneliness, Sad about aging, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, 70candles, Retirement, About turning 70, Loneliness, Sad about aging | 4 Comments

Sharing

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Mary Ellen Age 70 I’m elated I’ve found this blog (or whatever they call it)! Hoping I will be able to participate and listen to all of our stories. Been searching (books, magazines, internet) for a long time as 70 … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Aging, Attitudes about aging, Networking, Older women connecting | Tagged 70Candles, networking, Older women connecting, Women and aging | 3 Comments

Happy New Year- Welcome to 2020!

Posted on December 27, 2019 by Blog Mavens

A new year and a new decade ahead! We, Jane and Ellen send all our best wishes to you, our 70Candles community. We value your thoughts and all your wonderful contributions to this 70Candles.com blog. Along with you, we benefit … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, 70candles, Goals ahead, Inspiration as we age, Looking ahead, Stories | Tagged 2020, 70Candles, looking ahead, women aging | 1 Comment