Tag Archives: Family support

BUT YOU DON’T RUB MILK UNDER THE NOSE OF A HUNGRY LION!

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Blog Mavens

“But you don’t rub milk under the nose of a hungry lion.” A phrase my husband Wes stated right before we went to bed. A person with Alzheimer’s disease is very protective of their money. They will hide their … Continue reading →

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Moving to Billings

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, age 69 I found 70candles over a year ago. I was on the verge of moving from a rural area in Montana to the city of Billings. It took 3 1/2 yrs to sell my beautiful house inside and … Continue reading →

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Seeking connections

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Susan, Age 69 I would just like to connect with someone who was born that long ago. Sometimes I feel I am a bit too outrageous for my age, i dont conform to what people expect, but my boys love … Continue reading →

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Flying solo

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Blog Mavens

Joy, Age 70 I’m about to turn 70 in approximately five hours. I’ve been sitting here at the computer, drinking white wine, crying for my sister – a young 74 – who passed in June 2015. I can’t believe that … Continue reading →

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Hip replacement for my 94-year-old dad

Posted on November 20, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Regine, Age 68 Hello, I posted some time ago about aging, and mentioned my blog serimuse.blogspot.ca. I’ve posted a recent experience there for November about going through my 94 year old father’s hip replacement surgery. I thought I’d share this … Continue reading →

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Sephardic cooking

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Rachel, Age 71 I retired from teaching at age 60 to spend a month with my daughter in LA as she was having her first child, my second grandchild. I continued to substitute teach and take orders for my ethnic … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of ’76

Posted on July 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

My birthday weekend is here. Having a July 3rd birthday means I can always count the 4th of July fireworks as “mine.” From the beautiful explosions around the lake at summer camp of my childhood, to the extraordinary illuminations nearby … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, Family matters, Goals ahead, GOALS: Summer Challenges, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience | Tagged Aging, elder women's choices, Family support, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, health and fitness, looking ahead, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, setting goals, What to do with our time, Women and aging | 4 Comments

My passage as a grandmother

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Age 71 I’d like to share my latest blog post on my passage as a grandmother, relishing in the joys and learning from the challenges: http://wowblog.me/the-education-of-a-grandmother

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Navigating the years ahead

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 69 Dear 70 Candles How inspiring to find a location to “hobnob” with my fellow wizards. I recently turned 69. I am looking at a number of large changes in my life and navigating the years ahead … Continue reading →

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Who will I become as I age?

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Regine, Age 68 When my mother was in her mid-seventies she became very demanding and complained a lot – about the things she could no longer do (she had arthritis), about my father’s faults, things others didn’t do right. I … Continue reading →

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