PORTLAND, Maine — Update: Since we originally aired this story, Suzanne is now writing the blog on her own website, www.theagingfearlessly.blog, rather than with AARP Maine. People can now subscribe to the blog using this email: agingfearlesslyblog@gmail.com.
She is also launching a new advocacy organization "Maine Widows-in-Action." She is reimagining "widowhood" for the 21st century and the goal is to support and empower widows to be change agents in their communities and throughout Maine on topics that are important to them and their loved ones.
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Suzanne Carmichael and her husband always had an eye on Maine, and they finally moved to the Pine Tree State in 1997. Upon arriving, they found a home here.
Carmichael is launching a new blog to explore issues related to aging in the state.
The writer hopes to cover a broad range of issues and will welcome suggestions from her readers. With her research, Carmichael hopes to shed new light on several topics and provide vetted resources to her readers so they can learn more.
To date, Carmichael has explored the topic of brain health, navigating the healthcare system and art, creativity and aging. In the future she plans to cover family caregiving, aging in place and the importance of friends as you age. The writer also plans to research climate change equity, what that means and how it impacts seniors.
When asked about the name Aging Fearlessly, Carmichael said she sees fear as a "big red stop sign." She hopes to help her readers put aside any fear and get informed about various issues.
Carmichael is also hosting a new public affairs program on WERU-FM, which will air on the third Wednesday of each month from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. "50+ Aging in Rural Maine" will explore issues that seniors face as they age in rural communities.
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