Thriving beyond 70 with wisdom and connection

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1. Blog Mavens says:

   July 7, 2024 at 10:46 am

   What a terrific podcast! Tyvm for sharing it with us!

   I may have mentioned in my writings that I trained (Cornell/Rutgers U) as a gerontologist. I was also interested in public health policy (RWJ Med School – Public Health). In between those things I wanted to work in long term care, to get out of the academic books and work with terminally ill and comatose folks and their families. A great experience. Back in 1988 I worked with a comatose woman doing aromatherapy. After a few months of daily aromatherapy (she loved smelling cinnamon sticks), she awakened right in front of me. She lived two weeks. Her family flew in and she was able to make closure. What a gift she gave me – to be a part of her life.

   Now that I am 75, I am going through an enormous life review. All things I knew to expect. Here’s the difference. I’ve been single for 25 years. I do believe there is a difference in how we emotionally and maybe physically age when we are single. Of course, for those unhappily married and I suspect there are huge numbers, this is also challenging. I haven’t found any literature on aging with self. Positive aging with self. And, I also suspect much of this (positive aging) can be dependent on income availability as well as one’s physical status.

   Your blog has been wonderful. I’ve never shared so much and I do it on purpose. I want to know if others are experiencing challenges as a grandparent, as a single older woman. Though, I am at a loss why so few respond lately. And, the ones that do seem to direct everything to themself, which I suppose is where many are. I’m curious how others think.

   For as long as I can remember, I have been attracted to older people. Their stories, experiences are priceless. Living in the south for seventeen years stories were an art form. I don’t find that so much living in Portland, Maine which is a wholly different culture (said laughing).

   Thank you both for all the years loving us. For all your academic work and contribution. You are the best!!❤️

   Susan Anspacher
   Portland, Maine

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2. Sherrill Elizondo says:

   May 23, 2024 at 6:57 am

   I enjoyed the podcast! Keep up the good work. I shared this with a dear friend of 56 years. As I added in a story I wrote called Swan Song… it’s not over until the fat lady sings!

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