Category Archives: Aging

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 →

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Jane Brody on her milestone 80th birthday

Posted on May 18, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Jane Brody Birthday Milestone: 80! – The New York Times 5/18/21, 11:08 AM PERSONAL HEALTH A Birthday Milestone: Turning 80! The secret to a happy and vibrant old age? Strive to do what you love for as long as you … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 , , , , , , | 15 Comments

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Posted on July 7, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Jane turns 80 This bears practicing. It’s been ten years since Ellen and I started this blog as a way to ease ourselves into our 70’s. Now here I am 80 years old.  On the day of my birthday, July … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Ellen on Positive Aging Part 2: About ageism

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Blog Mavens

I have recently been trying to develop something akin to guidelines for positive aging. This is a work in progress. There are, so far, three items on this list, with new and exciting research to demonstrate their importance.  LET’S END AGEISM and negative stereotypes In spite … Continue reading →

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Ellen’s comments on Positive Aging

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Blog Mavens

This and posts to follow are from Ellen Cole’s presentation to the Albany Guardian Society. Author of several books, Ellen presents her 8-year research project on Positive Aging for women (which is relevant and interesting for men, too). She shares … Continue reading →

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Inspiration

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Blog Mavens

I’ve been gathering a collection essays, poems, quotes from books, and other writing that I come upon. I find these inspirational, they strike a chord and feel relevant to my aging self. I’ve decided to share them here and invite … Continue reading →

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