Category Archives: Resilience

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

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

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

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

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

Summing up a life

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Nancy, Age 81 I just found your blog accidentally, and am delighted! Just read a story, and feel as if I am with good friends, even though you all are somewhat younger than I….as I am 81. But am in … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, 70candles, Caretaking, Family matters, Grandparenting, Gratitude and Spirituality, Older women connecting, Resilience, Share your story | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, Caretaking, elder women's choices, Gratitude, Loss, Men aging, Positive aging, Read Stories, What to do with our time, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 5 Comments

Good thoughts for the new year-live well

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland , Ohio . “To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I’ve ever written. My odometer … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Resilience | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, Positive aging, Women and aging | 2 Comments

A baby boomer’s guide

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Dixie, Almost 73 In the words of Dr.Seuss, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.” January 5, 2017, I’ll celebrate my 73rd birthday. I’ve always been very up front with my age and more than a little surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Goals ahead, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, looking ahead, Positive aging, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging, Work life and retirement | 1 Comment