Category Archives: Older women connecting

Wonder and enthusiasm at independent bookstores

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Remember the pleasant bookstores of our youth? Most are gone, but not forgotten. Now, independent bookstores are beginning to emerge once more, in cities across the country. They are comfortable places to browse and learn about books from knowledgeable … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Older women connecting, Stories, What we're reading | Tagged 70Candles, Read Stories, What to do with our time | 1 Comment

Life is not easy to sort out

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Blog Mavens

My husband of 48 years passed away almost 5 years ago. My friends and family comment on how well I have done moving forward and living independently. My choices are: look forward with optimism or backward with grief. Being human, … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Dealing with loss, Older women connecting, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, Dealing with loss, elder women's choices, friendships, older women relocating, where to live, Women and aging | 3 Comments

Giving to others brings the best satisfaction

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Sherry, Age 69 I am 69, looking forward to any day that Mother Nature allows. I have been a nurse for 42 years and by helping people, I learned that, by giving, I am getting many rewards. I went on … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Gratitude and Spirituality, Older women connecting, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, Positive aging, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | 1 Comment

Am I insane for taking all this on, or should I just keep on trucking?

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Noel, Age 70 I must be in complete denial. I am 70, will be 71 in December. I have broken my femur, two wrists, a pelvic fracture 11 years ago, and breast cancer when I was 57. This week, I … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Finances, Looking ahead, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder relocation, elder women's choices, functional changes, looking ahead, setting goals, where to live, Women and aging | 33 Comments

Feeling lonely and struggling with ageism

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Diane, Age 71 Thank you, Jane and Ellen for allowing me to share. First of all, my heart goes out to Lois (“My 70’s Story”) for what she was faced with and for her courage in dealing with it. I … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Ageism anecdotes, Networking, Older women connecting, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, ageism, Aging, friendships, Older women connecting, where to live, Women and aging | 12 Comments

Knitting a life

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Blog Mavens

After hearing in our 70Candles! discussion groups and on this blog that many women are wondering how they might spend their time, I glanced back on these seven years of my own retirement and offer this summary of how I … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Goals ahead, Networking, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Stories | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, friendships, health and fitness, looking ahead, older women relocating, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, setting goals, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 7 Comments

The New York Times article about our book

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Blog Mavens

We celebrate the one-year anniversary of this Jane Brody article. Here’s a chance for those who missed it to read it, and a re-reading opportunity for others. Enjoy! Thriving at Age 70 and Beyond By Jane E. Brody Well Blog … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Looking ahead, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Traveling | 3 Comments

Struggling in England-Seeking support

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Ronne, Age 70 I turned 70 in January and still can’t quite believe that number. Having struggled with depression most of my adult life. It was well controlled by medication until a couple of years ago, when I had to … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Family matters, Older women connecting, Our bodies, our health, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, Fearing age, Sad about aging, where to live, Women and aging | 24 Comments

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

Are you an elder orphan?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Blog Mavens

There are those 55 and older, alone, without mates or adult children. Carol Marak, an elder advocate has dubbed them “elder orphans.” She has created the Elder Orphan Facebook group (Facebook.com/groups/elderorphan) as a meeting place and support group for these … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Older women connecting, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder relocation, elder women's choices, Finances, older women relocating, where to live, Women and aging | 5 Comments