Category Archives: Adaptations and accommodations as we age

On turning seventy five

Judi Meirowitz Tischler, Almost 75 As my seventy fifth birthday approaches I have begun to collect resolutions. The first is to never again drive from my home in Boston to New York City, the city where I was born and … Continue reading

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Old and scared – Quite a trip

Diana, Age 79 My husband of 52 years and I have one of those relationships that younger people point out to each other and sigh “I hope that’s us one day.” Fifty-two years of connection – hard fought, hard won. … Continue reading

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My story-falling

By Loretta Parker-Brown Maybe exercising a few times a week and occasionally doing yoga keeps these aging bones strong, or perhaps I’m just lucky. Several months ago, I fell off the bed while dreaming. Until then, I cannot remember falling … Continue reading

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Thriving beyond 70 with wisdom and connection

Here is the direct link to the podcast at Restless to Renewed. We, Jane and Ellen were asked by Janice Neely about our decades long friendship, the evolution of our 70Candles project and lessons learned. We hope you enjoy listening … Continue reading

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Our podcast interview

We, Jane and Ellen were recently interviewed by Janice Neely of Restless to Renewed. We had a most enjoyable conversation about our long friendship, the origins and evolution 70Candles, and where we are today. To listen, download the Podcast app, … Continue reading

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Elderly – Not

Amy Bryant Elderly . . . elderly! That’s the word my cleaning lady used the other day referring to me. It’s a good thing she cleans well, or she’d be out of a job! I’m used to being thought of … Continue reading

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New Eyes

Susan, Almost 75 As many of you know from my writings, I am new to Maine. It’s been nearly five years since I ventured north, just before the pandemic. Being sequestered for a few years has made me very aware … Continue reading

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Time to dump my 80th birthday candles

Miriam, Age 81 Nine months after my 80th birthday, my “8” and “0” candles still sat on my bookcase. I couldn’t decide if I want to be reminded of this frightening milestone or if I should forget it and continue … Continue reading

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Broken bones – 76

Noel, Age 76 I’m a mental health counselor and I still ride my horse and feel 56 even though my physical self has a lot of metal in it. I’ve been through two bouts of breast cancer, all early thank … Continue reading

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Forever homes

Sherrill Pool Elizondo, Age 74 My husband and I moved to our vacation home 8 months ago after being in our home in Cypress, Texas for 42 years. Difficult physically, mentally, and emotionally! Possibly it would have been easier at … Continue reading

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