Two New Hampshire Women Recreate Life in Senior Years Books and Programs Developed to Inspire, Motivate Elderly
Two senior women speak from the unique perspective of age and maturity, and they have much to contribute in word and support to audiences of all ages.
Concord, NH (PRWEB) August 30, 2006
Many people dread aging, envisioning themselves sitting around, whittling away their memories. But others, like Concord, NH, residents Mary Lou Fuller, 77, and Kay Amsden, 75, have embraced “old age” and literally recreated their lives. The results have inspired and motivated many to develop a positive outlook on the opportunities available in their senior years.
Fuller and Amsden are the author and editor of four books and three speaking programs, all of which were developed to inspire senior men and women to embrace life and live it to its fullest. As part of Healthy Aging Month in September, Fuller and Amsden are reaching out to senior audiences with their message of positive living and learning.
"Your enthusiasm for living life and not quitting because you've reached a certain age is inspiring," said Leann Briggs of Harvest Hill Retirement Community in Lebanon, NH, where Fuller and Amsden have presented their inspirational program. The University of New Hampshire’s President’s Commission on the Status of Women called Fuller and Amsden, “examples of strong and wise women” and their presentations “deeply moving, inspirational and witty.”
Fuller knew she couldn’t sit still during her senior years. When she retired, she decided to turn her efforts toward a creative way to express her thoughts and feelings about aging to help others. Amsden was happy to help her.
“Our senior years became a time to be creative to make those choices that enriched our lives,” explains Fuller. “Simply coping with aging wasn’t enough. We had to change direction and meet it head on. It’s really great to age — we can be outrageous without having to apologize for it.”
They are not alone. According to a retirement survey by Merrill Lynch released in 2005, 76% of baby boomers intend to keep working in retirement. Most anticipate that they, like Fuller and Amsden, will retire from their pre-retirement jobs and launch into second careers.
Fuller and Amsden met in 1980 and have been lifelong friends and partners ever since. Sharing her experiences on nurturing one’s mind, body and spirit, Fuller looks for the humor in aging in her programs through personal anecdotes on topics such as what’s in a memory, getting out of the fast lane, back pain 101, older is better, and planning a unique farewell.
Now in her 70’s, Fuller began her writing, publishing and speaking career after retirement. The pair have received rave reviews from organizations all over New England for their candid and unique perspective on life.
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