Tag Archives: where to live

How might Susann spend her time?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Blog Mavens

Anonymous, Age 70 Susann is a bright and physically strong 70 yr old woman. She is opinionated but compassionate – she works well with the elderly and loves caring for her grandchildren – reading, instructing, and helping them stay fit. … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, Family matters, Networking | Tagged 70Candles, elder women's choices, looking ahead, What to do with our time, where to live, Women and aging | Leave a comment

Our book is here!

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Blog Mavens

70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade by Jane Giddan & Ellen Cole—Available now! We are proud to announce the arrival of our book, 70Candles! Women Thriving in Their 8th Decade. It’s offered by Taos Institute Publishing and is available … Continue reading →

Posted in 70candles, About turning 70, Ageism anecdotes, Family matters, HUMOR, Looking ahead, Networking, Our bodies, our health, Poetry, Read Stories, Resilience, Stories, Technology and contemporary culture, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, About turning 70, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, functional changes, Gratitude, looking ahead, Positive aging, Read Stories, Resilience, where to live, Women and aging | 15 Comments

Moving on-seeking advice

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Mary, Age 73 Here I set at age 73 in an isolated location because my Husband has decided that the safety of his dogs is more valuable than my happiness. I am a people person and need to have people … Continue reading →

Posted in Family matters, Looking ahead, Networking, Stories, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, I, looking ahead, older women relocating, where to live | 3 Comments

Bridging the decades at almost 95

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Maggy, Almost 95 I’m 95 as of March 14th and remember Turning 70 as the ONLY decade birthday that bothered me. I remember early 30s and 40s as the best time of my life. 40th and 50th birthdays? Not traumatic. … Continue reading →

Posted in 70 from other perspectives: looking forward and looking back, About turning 70, HUMOR, Looking ahead, Resilience, Share your story, Traveling, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, Aging, elder women's choices, friendships, Gratitude, Hearing loss, Positive aging, Resilience, retirement, satisfaction, setting goals, where to live, Women and aging | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Family matters, Financial Challenges, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, older women relocating, where to live, women aging, Women and aging | 31 Comments

Relocation decisions

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Blog Mavens

Pat, Almost 70 Is is great to read the stories of other people who are in the age range I find myself. I am so very fortunate to have health and economic ability to do anything I can dream. I … Continue reading →

Posted in About turning 70, Looking ahead, Where to live | Tagged 70Candles, elder relocation, where to live, women aging | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in About turning 70, Family matters, Looking ahead, Our bodies, our health, Resilience, Where to live, Work life and retirement | Tagged 70Candles, ageism, caretakimg, elder women's choices, grandparenting, Loss, retirement, where to live, women aging | 4 Comments