How to Embrace Your 70s and Beyond: 3 Ways to Usher In the Next Glorious Decade
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- Sixty and Me was founded as a community for women over 60. But, of course, we have fabulous women of every age with us on this journey.
In fact, you might be surprised to know that about 20% of the women in our community are in their 70s, 80s or better!
So, in celebration of these members of our community, I wanted to dedicate today’s video to life in our 70s and beyond.
If you are in your 60s or younger, it will help you to plan for the decades ahead. If you are in your 70s or better, perhaps you can offer your younger sisters some advice. We are so happy to have you here with us!
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Dearest Margaret,
Your words are pearls of wisdom that encourage me to embrace my senior years with grace. My gray hair is my crown of glory and my wrinkles are the map of my life from crying to laughing. I am living life and in three years I will turn 70 and the best is yet to be.
Thank you so much Doris for your kind words and support! x
I recently had my 70th birthday. My husband died from Alzheimer’s that day. I’d taken care of him for 10 years while he was sick and verbally and physically abusive, and turned all the family members against me. Now I lack sufficient income, have no home, no friends, and don’t feel like there’s any hope. I had to move to a new state where I know no one, and have had to adjust to life without anyone, and live in a tiny apartment. I have to cut necessary medications in half or I can’t afford them. My husband and I made it for 49+ years of marriage, and 55 years together-since early high school. I’m grateful, but I just cannot adjust to empty loneliness and sadness. Life has turned gray. Where is hope?
Susan Stater I am 70. I still teach. You were right to move. You know, there are places that need help and pay a little. Do you like animals? Shelters love helpers. Churches need helpers. Hospitals need help. You could help a florist. Talk to yourself. Smile when you wake up. Take a walk. Yes do something you’ve never done before. God bless you.
Dear Susan I wonder how you are going on now eight months after your post I hope you are in a better place now and have started to build a new life . I was widowed at a young age but it does get easier .Do you have children or other family you can reconnect with . Your husband would want you to be happy so act as if you are and one day you will be good luck hugs xx
Dearest Susan. You have gone through so much without family support. God will reward you. Connect yourself w a new church and make new friends. Look forward not backwards. There is hurt there.
Good comment about forgiveness. If this seems or is difficult just say to yourself "they didn't know what they were doing". No, they really didn't, they really did not. And neither do we.
Hi Margaret, it's a pleasure coming back, l was away for a while, how nice to hear you talk about 70, l am there now, it still feels very good l try to make the best of every day, thanks for sharing so much, God bless you.
Dear Margaret I only found you a few months ago and really enjoy having a visit with you each morning as I drink my first cup of tea of the day in bed.I will be 76 next month and had a wonderful 70th birthday .we went on a cruise for two weeks my family gave me money so I could have lots of spa treatments it's something else having you hair done looking out of the window at the ocean 😀 on the actual day I turned 70 I was at work I still did a few days and they put a birthday breakfast with presents .Then I had a birthday meal a few days later a lunch with my mum at the head of the table and all my children son I laws grandchildren nieces and close friends 🎂💐💞 it was amazing i felt very blessed 😀 roll on next month xx
I am turning 70 next month. I'm not planning anything special, but will quietly celebrate what I've learned in the last few years: I'm comfortable with who I am; it's my faith and not the expectations of others that dictate how I live; I try to be content and live each day as it comes. I'm far from perfect and still fight to get those last ten pounds off. (Three years ago in an effort to get healthier I went "near vegan".). But 70 does NOT frighten me. In fact I look forward with anticipation and some excitement as to what my future holds.
I will be 70 in May 2019 and I love all the ideas you have put forward. I am planning the 7 days celebration for each decade idea. Plenty of food for thought there. I will let you know what I actually did. Thank you so much Margaret - I love Sixty and Me ❤
Thank you Carol - what a wonderful idea! Please share what you do! :--)
I love your necklace ! REALLY PRETTY
Quite a positive take on turning 70.....I like it .
I had my 70th in February. My son and his wife flew up from California and my daughter and her husband all took me and my husband out to dinner. They spent the whole weekend taking me places. It was wonderful!!
My small great grand daughters have me a butterfly theme birthday party even with party hats! I am now 69. It was fun
My 70 birthday is on the 25 of june
Hi Margaret, I am turning 70 in 2019 . I live in Arizona. My wonderful man is turning 70 three weeks after me. We are thinking of spending a week in Paris!
Thanks Margaret for all your lovely and helpful advice. Hello from Cyprus
Hi Julie - which city do you live in? I am planning a short trip to Cyprus (Larnaca) in the new year.
Again Margaret a great video! Yes music and dance! Thank you.
Seeing pictures/photos of things past makes me feel sad. I grieve the loss, so I stopped taking and looking at them. The thought of a photo journal causes a lot of stress for me. Very nice ideas though.
I feel the same. Lost people along the way for lots of reasons. So I place art work on my wall. This year in going to take pictures of new places and friends. New life. Always look forward never look back.
Yes i hear what your saying. The older one gets the more loss their is... ❤️
lovely, thank you
Great ideas!
I am glad you started 60 and me. I wondered if you are going to change the name to 70 and me since you turned 70? I just turned 60 this year.
Hi Marilena - Sixty and Me is for every woman over sixty (and younger too) so that includes 70, 80 and 90 and +++ I honestly feel that there are very few issues that are different perhaps just in focus!
I will be 71 on Dec 2 this year. You are such an inspiration to me. Happy 70th coming up. We are all blessed indeed
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That sounds good, if your children are interested... ❤️ ❤️
You just gave me ideas for when I turn 60 ;D Great, thanks Margaret :)
I found your channel by chance and I believe it was meant to be. I still have so much to learn and be thankful for. I recently turned 71 although I refuse to tell my age. 😒 I don't lie about it but for some reason I cannot bring myself to say it as openly and proudly as I should. Why is that? Do you have an answer? Most of my close friends are younger than me as we tend to have more in common than women close to my age. The few friends I have close in age have health problems and can't do much. I'm very active still, work full time (although considering retirement soon), I will be testing for black belt in martial arts this month and also I do compete in ballroom dancing. Yes, sounds crazy but I'm thinking if my body is allowing me to do all of these activities why not? I hope to inspire others to do the same. 😊. I am watching your videos and I'm taking in all the good advice I can get. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Abi😊
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I didn't enjoy turning 70, because our society doesn't appreciate older people. They mostly want us to get out of their way. And call us "hon" and "dear". Now that I'm 75, I'm starting to get used to it. It's a nothing year, but you have to make the best of things. Thanks for being there for us out here.
My mother always tells young people who call her ‘hon’ or ‘dear’ that they should respect her & that she isn’t their ‘hon’ or ‘dear’! It is patronizing & I too correct any younger person who calls me this, especially since these same young people don’t call older men this!😂
I gave myself a birthweek for my 60th. Do it!
I am 64. My mom lived till 93. My dad lived till 96. My goal is 98...then we’ll see what the next goal is. 💃🏼
I love the last part of your message! After 98 you'll see what the next goal is! I want to paint that message on a canvas and be inspired everyday! I love your spirit!
Hi Margaret , I enjoy listening to you , very informative! Thank you so much! I was wondering what your sign was? 😊
Thanks Antoinette!
I'll be 78 in August. A friend is dreading turning 75. I want to know how I can help her. She helped give me a great party for my 75th but she doesn't want a party. I'm considering a spa day.
I am in my 60's and have always enjoyed chatting and connecting with women older than I. So much experience and achievement I am inspired by Life over Sixty with Sandra channel. Check out her channel. She is an amazing women in her 80's.
Why are you lying Robin! Your icon photo says 40! Youre gorgeous
Lol... thank you Emilyy.
I will be celebrating my 70th birthday this year in Medellin Colombia.
Happy Early Birth day Melinda!! I sincerely wish you a very good and enjoyable birthday :)
I prefer the term "matriarch" rather than "crone". 😃😃😃
Margaret I will be turning 68 on December 29th I don't remember when you said your birthday is spot I invite you to come to my place here in Canada for a birthday visit I could take you to a lot of places around here it's really beautiful beautiful BC
You are wonderful to extend such a kind offer Diane. I actually spent many years of my childhood in North Bay, Chatham, Toronto, Windsor :-) It's a beautiful country!!
hi, diane! i too will turn 68 on december 29th - just wanted to share
Hi from Germany, I am 74 love to travel and make travel videos for my channel.