Category Archives: Caretaking

Positive Aging: What’s the Secret?

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Hello friends, Here’s a link for a webinar I created and presented with my daughter, Gabrielle for our mutual sorority’s Alumnae speaker series. It was a special and rare pleasure to have a project to share with her. It requires … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Ageism anecdotes, Caretaking, Gratitude and Spirituality, Older women connecting, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, friendships, Gratitude, Positive aging, Resilience, Women and aging | 2 Comments

Am I too late?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Valerie, Age, 697 I have read some of the submissions and really like that the two of you want to hear about how we flourish. At least that’s what I heard, or understood. What about if I didn’t flourish. What … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Finances, Networking, Older women connecting | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Fearing age, friendships, Older women connecting, Women and aging | 10 Comments

Mothering middle-aged women

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Sandra Butler, Age 79 Hello everyone, As I approach my 80th birthday and move into my next decade of candles, I’m delighted to let you know about my newest book, It Never Ends: Mothering Middle-Aged Women written with close friend … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Parenting, Share your story | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, Family support, Parenting, Women and aging | 5 Comments

Mark your calendar! Dialogue with the authors online

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Blog Mavens

POSITIVE AGING: A WEEK IN DIALOGUE WITH THE AUTHORS JANE GIDDAN, ELLEN COLE, AND MARY GERGEN November 6 – 10, 2017 Posted by Dawn Dole, Taos Institute Monday – Thursday, November 6-10, we will engage in conversation online in a … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Dealing with loss, Grandparenting, Looking ahead, Networking, Older women connecting, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Positive aging, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 3 Comments

The New Old Age

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Our own Ellen Cole (in the coral jacket) was on a panel in New York, October 4, 2017, organized by The Atlantic. Watch this discussion about aging in place, or as it evolved, aging in the right place for you. … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Networking, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder relocation, elder women's choices, Positive aging, where to live, Women and aging | 6 Comments

Seeking wise words

Posted on August 27, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Jo, Age 71 Hello, Already I feel less alone reading the blog posts. Here is my story. I am almost retired as an autism consultant and former academic. I’m single with 3 grown children in 3 corners of the U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder relocation, elder women's choices, functional changes, looking ahead, older women relocating, where to live | 10 Comments

My life’s purpose became clear

Posted on June 9, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Barbara, Age 70 I retired 2 ½ years ago and recently turned 70. I have always looked for meaning in my life, and found it in my work. But it’s been a struggle finding day-to-day purpose in retirement. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Caretaking, Family matters, Our bodies, our health, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Family support, health and fitness, Resilience, What to do with our time, Work life and retirement | 1 Comment

My 70’s story

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Blog Mavens

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 →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Resilience, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Caretaking, elder relocation, elder women's choices, Family support, looking ahead, Loss, older women relocating, Positive aging, where to live, Women and aging | 1 Comment

Balance in all things!

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Blog Mavens

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 | 1 Comment

BUT YOU DON’T RUB MILK UNDER THE NOSE OF A HUNGRY LION!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Blog Mavens

“But you don’t rub milk under the nose of a hungry lion.” A phrase my husband Wes stated right before we went to bed. A person with Alzheimer’s disease is very protective of their money. They will hide their … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Men aging, Read Stories | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Alzheimer's, Caretaking, Compassion, Family support, functional changes, Men aging, Read Stories | 1 Comment