Category Archives: Resilience

Not like a Boomer

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Sandy, Age 71 I am a 71 years old woman and live in a log cabin on a gravel road in Western North Carolina. I designed and built the cabin 12 years ago and was my own contractor. I had … Continue reading →

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Should I move?

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 74 Sitting here reading through this site, like what I’m reading and seeing, especially since it’s mostly women my age, yea, you understand. I’m wondering if anyone else has done what I think I might want to do … Continue reading →

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Positive thinking works!

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 Hi there! At 69 am more childlike than when I was a child. It’s been a conscious thing for me. My childhood was sad for me. I had too much responsibility for a 6 yr old, never … Continue reading →

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8 concerns of women in their 70’s

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Blog Mavens

We heard from women in their 70s here n our blog at 70candles.com and in 70candles discussion groups across the country, from New York to Texas. With decades of life ahead for many of us, it’s a great time to … Continue reading →

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When we outlive our joints and our senses

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Jane, Age 74 We seniors are fortunate to live in an era of robotic advancement.  As we age, and our parts wear out, we can turn to medical science to find replacement joints, organs, and sensory implantations. Ellen is back … Continue reading →

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Be well!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Kay, Age 69 I was so happy to find this today. I will be 70 in Feb. Needless to say I finally admit I am having issues with it. If I live to be 85 I only have 15 years … Continue reading →

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Hear! HEAR!

Posted on August 23, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Hear! HEAR! Jane, Age 74 I’ve had 74 years of good, and then good -enough -when -amplified hearing…I feel very grateful for that. But suddenly everything is changing… Here’s what I have to ignore: A very high-pitched shrieking sound in … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Hip Replacement

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Blog Mavens

Ellen, Age 73 Three years ago, at age 70, I began to experience pain in my upper right leg after playing tennis. I diagnosed myself with a groin pull and made an appointment with a physical therapist. After about five … Continue reading →

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