Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

Nancy Fuhrman: Goals Drive Your Actions in Retirement Nancy has always worked hard to keep everyone in her large blended family connected. As she and her husband, Steve, looked far into the future, she brought the family together to discuss their estate plan and guidelines, ensuring they would all be comfortable with it and on the same page. A lifelong volunteer and learner, Nancy continues to be of service in her community and take classes. Her goals are to remain healthy, connect with friends and family and continue to expand her horizons. These deliberate actions are what makes Nancy who she is and why she remains vital and vibrant. "I plan every day around entertaining and enjoyable activities, continue to learn, to be of service and focus on good things." Connect with Nancy: [email protected] Resource: Read to Learn Adult Literacy/Volunteer Program in the northern suburbs of Chicago (Nancy has worked with 12-14 students who wish to improve their language skills.) https://www.ce.d214.org/readtolearn

In life there is always another way home. - Ronne Hartfield At age 84, twenty-some years beyond retirement, Ronne Hartfield continues to make a difference as her commitments and curiosities flourish. Ronne honed her executive management talents at Chicago’s Urban Gateways and in two leadership positions at The Art Institute. Post-retirement, she has embarked on a journey of study and consultancy that involves exhibition and interpretation of sacred art and world religions for a wider public. She also completed a labor of love--a moving family history, Another Way Home: The Tangled Roots of Race in One Chicago Home. Married for 67 years, Ronne has four adult children and eight grandchildren. Contact Information: [email protected] Hartfield, R. (2004). Another way home: The tangled roots of race in one Chicago family (in its 5th printing). The University of Chicago Press. For more about Ronne’s earlier work history, see: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1991-05-12-9102120185-story.html Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

Academy award-winning screenwriter, Pamela Wallace, knew she was going to be a writer when she was a young girl. First, magazine articles and romance novels; then, screenplays and TV movies. Pam fought hard to own her talent and showcase it in Hollywood where women are often second to men and do become invisible as they age. “The point of getting older - having gained wisdom - is to pass it on and make the path easier for the women who follow me.” - Pamela Wallace Now, in the ‘age of generativity’, Pam continues to support and teach screenwriting and hopes to create a nonprofit to raise up diverse women whose economic status adds another layer of discrimination in this difficult industry. Connect with Pam: Email: [email protected] View Witness and Borrowed Hearts: https://www.amazon.com/Witness-Harrison-Ford/dp/B009NY4WLW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=The+Witness&qid=1609904364&sr=8-2 https://www.amazon.com/Borrowed-Hearts-Roma-Downey/dp/B003C5FMOY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZCO2S6J1RQC1&dchild=1&keywords=borrowed+hearts+dvd&qid=1609904416&sprefix=barrowed+hearts%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-1 Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

As 2020 comes to a close, Catherine and Gail “get real” while looking back on a year of growth for both the podcast and their personal lives. This year has been a reminder of the importance of staying connected: zoom gatherings, podcast club, and other creative ways of being together have been a real lifesaver. The Women Over 70 Podcast Club is an opportunity to explore issues that are pertinent to you. Just as well-run book clubs and film groups provide provocative discussions that aid in learning and growth, our podcast club does the same, and we have fun too! Podcast Categories Include: Spirituality and Healing Reinvention Health and Wellness Play Social Service Social Activism Expressive Arts Enhancing Career Be the first to hear what is new at Women Over 70. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. https://womenover70.com/#subscribe

The world is just catching up with Joy Loverde, a champion of eldercare and family caregiving for over 30 years. In the second of two widely acclaimed books, Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? (2017), Joy speaks frankly and considerately about planning for the realities of aging and living longer. Women should start planning in their 40s so as older adults they will have enough money and housing that feels like home. She also encourages women to have authentic conversations with each other about experiences of growing older. Joy consults widely with companies about respectful messaging of their products and services to the mature market. She embraces technology as a tool for resourceful living, including robots becoming part of our lives. Joy’s consistent message: If you want to know about being old, observe and ask the people who are old. Old people are living answers to our lives. - Joy Loverde Email [email protected] Website elderindustry.com Pinterest pinterest.com/joyloverde Twitter twitter.com/joyloverde LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/joyloverde Books: Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old? (2017) The Complete Eldercare Planner (1993/2009)

Julie Percell: Life in Hawaii when You Are Not Hawaiin “Asking for help is a sign of weakness I have to get over.” - Julie Percell After graduation, Julie visited friends in Hawaii and has lived there ever since. She has enjoyed a rich entrepreneurial career in sales, training and teaching. Working closely with local associations and government to provide resources to startups and existing businesses, she has a reputation for being the one who finds solutions. Several years ago her husband lost his fight with leukemia. Julie’s life dramatically changed as she became his health care advocate and then had to learn how to ask for help when she found herself on her own. Now, as she realizes she can no longer work 80-hour weeks, she is ready to map out a plan for what she will do in the next decade. Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-percell-90313513/ Email: [email protected] Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Itunes, Podopolo Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

Life in Ecuador lends itself to mindfulness, meditation and music. However, no matter where we live, the quality of our lives and our health is intimately connected to our diet and lifestyle. That is what determines how balanced our gut microbiome is, which determines how robust our immune system, and ultimately, how well we retain healthy brain functioning. When her mom was diagnosed with dementia, Kate set her sights on understanding this cruel disease and how to prevent it. Her discoveries led to lifestyle changes that improved her own memory and health. Now, Kate guides others to do the same as a vegan nutritionist, health coach and sound therapist. "It’s never too early to look after your brain, but it can become too late." - Kate Kunkel Connect with Kate: Website / Blog: https://KateKunkel.com Book: Don’t Let the Memories Fade, A Holistic Approach to Preventing Dementia and Creating a Healthier, More Vibrant Future. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Let-Memories-Fade-Preventing-ebook/dp/B08GBR1Z37

Kathy Haueisen first moved to Houston with her family in 1982. After a brief return to her home state of Ohio, she again settled in Texas in 1996. Already a journalist and published writer, she earned a Master of Divinity degree in 1985, intending to teach creative writing. Instead, she took a 35 year detour as an ordained pastor before retiring to write more in 2014. For the past few years Kathy embarked on an unusual project - writing her first historical fiction novel. The topic turned out to be of significant interest - the 400th Anniversary of the Mayflower. Writing is like a drug; once you receive a check you are addicted. - Kathryn Haueisen Prior to writing the Mayflower Chronicles - the Tale of Two Cultures, written from the perspectives of both the English and native Americans, Kathryn published 5 books and is currently working on another. She also consults with congregations on capital campaign projects and writes articles for assorted publications. Her blogs focus on good people doing great things for our global village. Connect with Kathy: Website: https://howwisethen.com/ She blogs weekly at www.howwisethen.com Book: The Mayflower Chronicles - the Tale of Two Cultures Available on Amazon Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Itunes, Podopolo Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

In this special edition of Women Over 70-Aging Reimagined, we celebrate reaching our milestone of interviewing 70 women over 70. Guests Susanne Dumbleton (Ep #082) and Judith DeVeries (Ep #002), who were our 1st and 70th guests (despite the episode numbers) return to Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined for a provocative discussion about women, aging, and the issues that matter most to our community. Our sincere thanks to the Podcast Discussion Club and Advocates for Women Aging guests who dropped in throughout the episode to celebrate with us. Judith DeVries (Ep #002) Listen: https://womenover70.com/002-judith-devries-director-of-learning/ Susanne Dumbleton (Episode #082) Listen: https://womenover70.com/082-susanne-dumbleton-the-power-of-women-as-forces-for-human-rights/ Podcast Discussion Club members have in-depth conversations around episodes with a common theme, and explore issues relevant to themselves and others. Just as well-run book clubs and film groups provide provocative discussions that aid in learning and growing, our podcast club does the same! Join the Podcast Discussion Club: https://womenover70.com/podcast-club/ Advocates for Women Aging is our monthly video series which provides a bonus episode for Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined podcast. Gail and Catherine interview experts of all ages on a variety of subjects pertinent to women aging across the adult life span. Watch: https://womenover70.com/advocates-for-women-aging/

Feisty and outspoken! That is how we describe Linda Randall - semi-retired psychotherapist, board member of Village Chicago, active and resilient. Linda does not mince words when it comes to loss and grieving. Loss comes in many forms: physical, psychological, emotional, cognitive and sexual. The old adage, Linda concedes, that tells us ‘The best is yet to come’, doesn’t feel true anymore. Yet, she continues, we are all resilient or we wouldn’t be here. Linda encourages us to think about all the things we’ve done in our lives and write them down. That way we remember what made us strong women. “The best way to cope with loss is to tell the truth!” - Linda Randall CONNECT WITH LINDA: Email: [email protected] The Village Chicago (villagechicago.org) Listen to Peggy Joseph’s poem: Read Sheryl Sandberg’s book: Option B Read Joan Didion’s book: The Year of Magical Thinking CONNECT WITH LINDA: Email: [email protected] The Village Chicago (villagechicago.org) Listen to Peggy Joseph’s poem: Read Sheryl Sandberg’s book: Option B Read Joan Didion’s book: The Year of Magical Thinking Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Itunes, Podopolo Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

At age 91, Dr. Marie Kisiel continues to pursue her passions as a mentor to people of all ages and as a writer about seasons in human life, centering on food, learning and work. The daughter of immigrant parents who had little formal education, Marie ignored convention by going straight through from high school to a Ph.D. in English with a minor in Guidance and Counseling. She then married, lived abroad with her husband, settled in the western suburbs of Illinois, had two “marvelous” daughters, and mentored-taught adults in college for nearly 30 years. Creativity is the theme that Marie integrates into her mentoring, teaching and writing. She now lives apart from her husband of 57 years and is grateful for the excellent care he receives in an assisted living facility. Marie strives to “enjoy every single day” and advises all of us to “not take life and people for granted.” " My passion is to bring out every person’s potential and creativity." - Dr. Marie Kisiel Contact Information: [email protected] Author of five books (see https://www.amazon.com/Books-Marie- Kisiel/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMarie+Kisiel) coming in 2021 Season of Grace: Creativity in Later Adulthood Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D., does the research and then creates courses--e.g., Little Women, Joan of Arc, women leaders of social movements--to enlighten adults about the fight for women’s and human rights in the United States and around the world. She also is a prolific writer of OpEds, articles and essays concerning social justice reforms. A career in higher education enabled Susanne to pursue innovative paths in teaching and academic leadership, particularly serving adult and nontraditional students. Married for 50 years to a man who shared fully in their domestic life and supported her professionally, Susanne was “able to have it all, just not all at once.” Patience, passion, flexibility, reinvention and caring relationships are keys to Susanne’s resilience and vitality. Learning to live solo after her husband’s passing in 2016, Susanne is committed to living a life of gratitude and enriching lives of other people. "I wanted a life not just a career, and that has required me to make choices." Contact Information: [email protected] https://www.susannedumbleton.com/ (see Susanne’s OpEds, Articles, Essays)

In early adulthood, small town girl Zib Hinz changed her mind about living life by the script. She set out to direct her own path, guided by curiosity and opportunity. In the late 1960s and early 70s, Zib traveled across Europe, the Middle East, and hiked above the Arctic Circle. She played vigorously: long distance running, hiking, biking, skiing, and sailing a double ended ketch with her husband. When Zib gave birth to her only child at age 42, she needed to move her professional career into a steady mode. She found much fulfillment in urban planning and policy work focused on aiding children, families, and communities. I strive to live a life of endurance with grace. - Elizabeth (Zib) Hinz At age 65, Zib took up rowing and learned to play the cello--“music is physical” she says. Now at age 75, Zib continues to be physically active, plays in a cello quartet, has a new life partner, and continues to “keep moving and progressing through life with as much grace as possible.” Contact: [email protected]

Since 1983, Dolly Kennedy has worked to keep the Dolly Steamboat filled with people. A natural born publicist, she first worked with her husband, creator of the steamboat. They had a dream to put Canyon Lake AZ on the tourist map. They were so successful that the company was sold in 1987 and Dolly has worked for the new owners ever since. “Do something every day to make someone else feel good.” - Dolly Kennedy Still active in her community today, Dolly walks each year in the annual fundraiser for the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), drives, takes care of herself and surrounds herself with positive people. Connect with Dolly: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dolly.kennedy1 Take a tour on Dolly’s Steamboat: https://dollyssteamboat.com Or call 420-827-9144

“The red fuzzy PJ’s stood for everything I lost.” - Sara Hart A PhD and professor of communication, successful head of training in the HR division of Pfizer, author, speaker, and coach, Sara Hart is a model of how women are making a difference even as they age. Some people never get around to downsizing. Sara has done it twice. \ First at 50, when she left her high profile job and moved across the country with no idea what was next. And then, a second time, 3 years ago. How do you know when enough is enough (stuff)? Working now with women, 55 and over, Sara creates ‘Thinking Environments’ which lead them to discover, and reclaim, who they really are, and how they can continue to make a difference. Connect with Sara: Website: https://hartcom.com/ Email: [email protected] Book: The Upside of Downsizing Prime Spark: Women Over 55, It's Our Time! And numerous others. Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7o7DMFfZFylLqqG2T-uC9A Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected]

“From age 3 I began to picture the sun-kissed land of Afghanistan and knew I had to go there.” - Cat Parenti This honor by Clinton is only one of numerous accolades that chronicle Cat’s journey from Brooklyn, NY to Afghanistan and Pakistan. Acclaimed author, social activist, entrepreneur, Cat Parenti’s life is an extraordinary tale of 20 years living the life she envisioned at age 3. Filled with love, loss and her endearing relationship with her severely disabled, yet telepathic daughter with a remarkable life of her own, Cat’s story is one you will want to listen to over and over again. “Building bridges of culture, understanding and respect… I thank you for giving voice to the wonderful history and culture of the region.” – Hillary Rodham Clinton CONNECT WITH CAT: Email: [email protected] Website: https://CatParenti.com Book: Afghanistan: A Memoir From Brooklyn to Kabul Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7o7DMFfZFylLqqG2T-uC9A Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected]

Lyn Williams has moved 25 times throughout her life. She says it was always fun and gave her a sense of adventure. Her mother made it an adventure, too, and each place they lived turned into home. Home, Lyn believes, is the stage for our lives, and it is up to us to create beautiful spaces and fill them with joy. As a Feung Shui practitioner, Lyn creates environments that nourish and empower us. And, she always starts with the bedroom. "Step into your bedroom: you are a goddess actress, star of your own play and only the props you need are there." - Lyn Williams Listen to her prescription for living life as you age in a most powerful and joyous way. Lyn exudes joy. Connect with Lynn Email: [email protected] FB: https://www.facebook.com/lyn.will777 Class: Freedom from Clutter Forever Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected]

Growing up during the depression, Naomi’s earliest memories are of living during wartime and experiencing multiple moves. At 9, she moved from New Jersey, where she loved the outdoors and had freedom to roam, to New York. Always one to make the best of every situation, Naomi became a nurse after high school and found her way to a career in public health. Compassionate, caring and resourceful, she managed long days working both in schools and doing home visits. Later, with her husband and children she continued making a difference. “You only get 1 chance. This body of ours is such a valuable asset. Get up and move.” - Naomi Paulson The love of gardening and outdoor activities never left her. She was athletic and found it important to move. The terrarium her father brought her as a child, embarked her on a life long love for parks conservancy. Connect with Naomi: [email protected] Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

Maintaining social distance, Catherine and Gail “get real” as they reflect on the life of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. The duo discuss the impact Ruth had on America, and reflect on how it personally feels to lose a women's rights icon. Justice Ginsberg was a hero to many and her passing became the impromptu topic of Women Over 70's September Zoom Gathering. You're invited to join Catherine and Gail and a lively group of women from across the country at our next Zoom Gathering on October 20th at 11:30 a.m. CT. To RSVP email [email protected]. #wo70zoomgathering Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

Rita Wilkins is a nationally recognized interior design and lifestyle design expert. Her TEDx Talk, Downsize Your Life, Why Less is More, tells it all. The inspiration for her downsizing journey began in Senegal where for the first time in her life, she experienced people who had nothing, but were happy. She realized she wanted a simpler life with less...95% less! “Living with less, let’s you do more.” - Rita Wilkins Rita believes the LESS you have, the MORE time, money, and energy you have to pursue what matters most to you. She shares with us how to think about our meaningful memorabilia and momentos, how to manage leaving them behind and how to move forward as we redesign our lives. Connect with Rita: Email: [email protected] Website: https://ritawilkins.com Book: Downsize Your Life, Upgrade Your Lifestyle: Secrets to More Time, Money and Freedom Available on Amazon. Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.

“Caregivers give the greatest gift of all, with their love, guidance and direction.” – Julie Cook Downing As the President and founder of Caregivers Comfort Creations, LLC, Julie's mission is to empower and support millions of family Caregivers and Veterans' Caregivers through her experiences and highly rated Caregiver Support Groups. She consults, trains caregivers, produces workshops and provides inspirational planning support. She is also the creator and publisher of Caregivers and Veterans’ Caregivers Calendars. According to Julie, 1 in 3 caregivers are depressed. Their mortality rate is 63-70% higher than is normal. Caregivers often experience social isolation which carries with it some medical risk. Long distance caregiving is a heavy load. Julie lifts caregivers up while motivating and inspiring them. She is the author of Caregivers Comfort 366 Day Inspirational Journal and Record Book. Connect with Julie Cook Downing: Email: [email protected] Website: www.caregiverscomfort.com/products Connect with Gail & Catherine: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Wo70AgingReimagined Instagram: WomenOver70 Website:https://womenover70.com Email: [email protected] Show: Women Over 70 – Aging Reimagined Listen on: Apple Play, Stitcher, Please rate our show and subscribe wherever you listen. This is how we grow.