Category Archives: Our bodies, our health

Such is life

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Elaine, Age 70 Well I am wondering how to live under the pressure that 70 is the new 60! Really….Tell both of my arthritic knees that. I remember my grandmother holding onto everything as she walked and I as a … Continue reading →

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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

I miss my old house

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 Okay I wrote in this blog about living in an extremely rural Area in Montana and finally sold our home and land. Excited about change after 17 years of no friends and the loneliness over came me. … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Family matters, Men aging, Our bodies, our health, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, functional changes, older women relocating, where to live, Women and aging, women's aging bodies | 3 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

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

Do you know the signs of stroke?

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Dixie, Age 73 May is National Stroke month. DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS OF STROKE? I didn’t the first time around, 2012, and put off going to the hospital beyond the time limit for receiving the “clot buster”. Last Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Wish I had more girlfriends

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Mary, Age 70 I always thought that at this age I’d be “settled.” Nothing could be further from the truth. No relationship, my business is struggling and I worry way too much which I know is bad for one’s health. … Continue reading →

Posted in About turning 70, Family matters, Gratitude and Spirituality, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Gratitude, looking ahead, Women and aging | 4 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

Fear of looking old-reaching out

Posted on April 21, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 71 I’ve read some of the stories and can’t offer much positive or cheering. I hate growing old, I fear the loss of things I once took for granted. I’ve had a life like a roller coaster, two … Continue reading →

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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