Tag Archives: Women and aging

Fear of the unknown

I will reach the ripe old age of seventy on March 22, 2013, which is already lightly knocking on my door.   To give you a full picture of my situation, I am an only child who has had no … Continue reading

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71 The second time around

Amy Bryant, Age 71+ According to the calendar, my 72nd birthday is coming up; and calendars don’t lie. Neither do I as a rule, but this year I’ll be making an exception and I will tell the big lie. The … Continue reading

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What’s next?

Shirley, Age 77 I just found this website. I am 77 and had just retired from my second career last June (child care) and had my right knee replaced in mid-September. I am realizing the importance of keeping fit. I … Continue reading

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The Big “O”

I nearly jumped out of my seat when I read in a book about aging well, that the age group 70-79 is called the “old-old”!! I have not even begun to think of myself as “old” yet. This seems an … Continue reading

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