Tag Archives: Finances

Are you an elder orphan?

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Blog Mavens

There are those 55 and older, alone, without mates or adult children. Carol Marak, an elder advocate has dubbed them “elder orphans.” She has created the Elder Orphan Facebook group (Facebook.com/groups/elderorphan) as a meeting place and support group for these … Continue reading →

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Trying to stay busy – seeking ideas

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anita, Age 70 I turn 70 on Oct. 9th. I have been retired for 4 years and am trying to stay busy and alert. I have been able to travel a couple of times outside of the US with a … Continue reading →

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What is 70?

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Blog Mavens

  Diana,  Age 71 I’m the same person I was at ten only a bit slower of foot and intellect. My mind doesn’t feel seventy, but then it didn’t feel ten. I still have dreams and ambitions, fears and regrets. … Continue reading →

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Nothing stays the same from year to year

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Sheila,  Age 69 11/12 70….it sounds OLD, but mentally I feel about 40. Some concerns at this age: 1) loss of confidence in physical agility with noticeable balance insecurity particularly after a few minor falls” 2) “crepey” skin particularly on … Continue reading →

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Staring 70 straight in the face

Posted on April 25, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Patty,  Age 69 Here I am staring 70 straight in the face and fearing that I will have to tell someone someday soon that I am OMG 70!!! To me that is the definitive age of being “old” although most … Continue reading →

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