Category Archives: Resilience

Broken, Not Defeated

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Blog Mavens

Amy Bryant, Age 80 “Amy, at our age we can’t be doing what we did when we were younger. We have to slow down.” “Say what!” I had just told my friend that I was recovering from surgery on a … Continue reading →

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On turning 72

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 72 There has always been something about older people that drew me to them. Perhaps it was their perspective, their stories of a simpler time. I love storytelling so I was an instant student. I studied gerontology in … Continue reading →

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This second call

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Blog Mavens

Sandi Peters, Age 71 For much of my professional life, I have worked with older people. At 71, I think I should know what the 70ies are about. In fact, I frequently surprise myself. Looking back, I realize that many … Continue reading →

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Just turned 70

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Joyce, Age 70 My name is Joyce Henderson; I’m an African-American retired school teacher in the Philadelphia area and I just turned 70 last week.  I found out about you guys from a book my son got me called “Things … Continue reading →

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The 70s experience

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Blog Mavens

Shirley, Age 70 I turned 70 last November… I also became a widow shortly before I turned 70. It has been quite a year for me. I have both oars in the water now and not sure what the plan … Continue reading →

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Top o’ the morning!

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Blog Mavens

I had the pleasure of meeting the engaging 98 year old Mavis at my friend’s house. She told charming stories with vivid detail of her childhood in French Quebec, and of her adventure-filled career as a professional coloratura soprano.  She … Continue reading →

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About women in their 70’s from the New York Times

Posted on January 13, 2019 by Blog Mavens

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Are you facing the downsizing challenge?

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Here’s a useful message from the Parents of Grown Offspring (POGO) blog. So many of us are dealing with downsizing and reducing the clutter of life’s possessions; and the task actually continues even after a major downsizing move has been … Continue reading →

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Positive Aging: Adding Life to Your Years

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Blog Mavens

See the Vimeo recording of this 2018 presentation by Ellen Cole at the William K. Sanford Town Library in Albany N.Y. April 3, 2018 Ellen Cole, PhD, will share the results of her 8-year research project on aging. She will … Continue reading →

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Turning 78: Adaptations and accommodations

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Blog Mavens

Jane, July 3, 2018 Another birthday….rather surprising to hear the number 78. I realize I have just outlived my mother who died at age 77. As always, I’m looking forward to the fireworks ahead, my special birthday treat. I’ve enjoyed … Continue reading →

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