Women Over 70
Discover the inspiring stories of women in their 70s and beyond, defying ageist stereotypes and showcasing their vibrant potential and impact on society.
Are you curious about how women in their 70s to 100s continue to live vibrant, impactful lives?
In a world that often overlooks older women, Catherine Marienau and Gail Zelitzky highlight the stories of those who redefine aging with courage and creativity. These women, through their roles as artists, activists, entrepreneurs, and more, defy societal expectations, showing that life in the later decades can be filled with purpose and passion.
This book isn’t just a collection of stories; it’s a powerful testament to the resilience and wisdom of older women. It challenges ageist narratives and celebrates the endless possibilities that come with age. Whether you're interested in how these women navigate life transitions or seek inspiration from their commitment to lifelong learning and growth, this book offers profound insights.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of aging and the remarkable contributions of older women.
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Are you curious about how women in their 70s to 100s continue to live vibrant, impactful lives?
In a world that often overlooks older women, Catherine Marienau and Gail Zelitzky highlight the stories of those who redefine aging with courage and creativity. These women, through their roles as artists, activists, entrepreneurs, and more, defy societal expectations, showing that life in the later decades can be filled with purpose and passion.
This book isn’t just a collection of stories; it’s a powerful testament to the resilience and wisdom of older women. It challenges ageist narratives and celebrates the endless possibilities that come with age. Whether you're interested in how these women navigate life transitions or seek inspiration from their commitment to lifelong learning and growth, this book offers profound insights.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complexities of aging and the remarkable contributions of older women.
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- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Abstract
- Table of Contents
- Meet Catherine and Gail
- 1 Reimagining life after 70: FLAMES and the six C’s
- Invitations for reflection
- 2 Myths and truths about older women
- Myth #1: Older women become invisible and irrelevant once they no longer meet youth-centered ideals
- Myth #2: Older women’s stories are self-indulgent and unimportant to others
- Myth #3: Older women are dried up sexually
- Myth #4: After menopause, women’s best brain years are behind them
- Myth #5: Women aged 70 and older experience aging much the same way
- The six C’s are coming next
- Invitations for reflection
- 3 Forming community
- Why women tend to gravitate to community
- Chosen and reimagined communities
- Creative learning communities
- Mission-based communities
- Healing and spiritual communities
- Digital communities
- Why community matters
- Invitations for reflection
- 4 Learning with curiosity
- Curious about the natural world
- Curiosity about cultures
- Curious about the spirit
- Curious about the body in motion
- Curiosity as compass
- Curiosity as a lifelong companion
- Invitations for reflection
- 5 Acting with courage
- Courage as a personal force
- Courage as a collective force
- Living beyond limits
- Enduring courage
- Invitations for reflection
- 6 Making contribution
- Environment circle
- Gender and race circle
- Alliances circle
- Health and well-being circle
- Sexual health
- Across the circles
- Invitations for reflection
- 7 Expressing creativity
- Making meaning through creativity
- Habits of imagination
- Threads, notes and verses
- Ever-evolving creativity
- Shaping meaning
- Lives on the page: Memoir as legacy
- Invitations for reflection
- 8 Showing compassion
- Self-compassion
- Compassion for others
- Compassion for the planet
- Gina Orlando, 72 (ep. 320)
- Mildred J. Mills, 73 (ep. 322)
- Anne White, 80 (ep. 219)
- Invitations for reflection
- 9 Legacies entrusted, futures imagined
- We leave you with this
- Invitations for reflection
- References
- Index of Concepts
- Index cited podcast guests
- Cover
- Half-Title Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- Abstract
- Table of Contents
- Meet Catherine and Gail
- 1 Reimagining life after 70: FLAMES and the six C’s
- Invitations for reflection
- 2 Myths and truths about older women
- Myth #1: Older women become invisible and irrelevant once they no longer meet youth-centered ideals
- Myth #2: Older women’s stories are self-indulgent and unimportant to others
- Myth #3: Older women are dried up sexually
- Myth #4: After menopause, women’s best brain years are behind them
- Myth #5: Women aged 70 and older experience aging much the same way
- The six C’s are coming next
- Invitations for reflection
- 3 Forming community
- Why women tend to gravitate to community
- Chosen and reimagined communities
- Creative learning communities
- Mission-based communities
- Healing and spiritual communities
- Digital communities
- Why community matters
- Invitations for reflection
- 4 Learning with curiosity
- Curious about the natural world
- Curiosity about cultures
- Curious about the spirit
- Curious about the body in motion
- Curiosity as compass
- Curiosity as a lifelong companion
- Invitations for reflection
- 5 Acting with courage
- Courage as a personal force
- Courage as a collective force
- Living beyond limits
- Enduring courage
- Invitations for reflection
- 6 Making contribution
- Environment circle
- Gender and race circle
- Alliances circle
- Health and well-being circle
- Sexual health
- Across the circles
- Invitations for reflection
- 7 Expressing creativity
- Making meaning through creativity
- Habits of imagination
- Threads, notes and verses
- Ever-evolving creativity
- Shaping meaning
- Lives on the page: Memoir as legacy
- Invitations for reflection
- 8 Showing compassion
- Self-compassion
- Compassion for others
- Compassion for the planet
- Gina Orlando, 72 (ep. 320)
- Mildred J. Mills, 73 (ep. 322)
- Anne White, 80 (ep. 219)
- Invitations for reflection
- 9 Legacies entrusted, futures imagined
- We leave you with this
- Invitations for reflection
- References
- Index of Concepts
- Index cited podcast guests
Catherine Marienau, Ph.D., and Gail Zelitzky, M.A., entrepreneurs in their respective fields of adult higher education and business, are the creators of the award-winning podcast Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined, which celebrates the contributions of women aged 70 to 110. They also lead the monthly Aging Reimagined Circle online programs for engaging conversation about topics that matter to older women. Visit www.womenover70.com to learn more.
