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Redefining “Normal” with Love: how I learned to meet my mother and her dementia with open hands, patience, and Validation Therapy.

The decision to retire is a personal one that comes down to many factors: relationships, finances and the desire for a new chapter.

Getting older gives women the opportunity to embrace our personal quirks and passions without worrying about what society has to say.

You’re invited to join I Start Wondering’s new book group where we’ll discuss issues that are meaningful to older women’s lives and legacies.

As our parents age, we can start bracing for their physical and mental decline. How do we instead savor the moments we still have them present in our lives?

What and where is “home”? While we’re encouraged to focus on relationships and space, perhaps our real home is inside ourselves.

Feeling exhausted? Discover 7 restorative practices to help midlife women ease burnout, reclaim rest, and recharge body and mind.

Caught in the sandwich generation? Discover how one woman is rewriting her family script instead of repeating inherited patterns.

The key to longevity is quality– and research now shows that the quality of women’s relationships has a relationship to healthy aging.

Culture fixates on enemies, which can lead to a victim mentality. A healthier option: let the old story go, choose differently and find peace.

Many women are remaining single, a lifestyle choice that offers many surprising benefits—and important lessons for women who have partners

The changing season provides an opportunity for older women to immerse themselves in delight and tap into their creativity.

Caregiving for a parent puts family dynamics under a microscope. What it this experience is a chance to understand and improve these relationships?

The lessons that we learn from our mothers have far-reaching ripple effects. Case in point: A first trek on a bike without training wheels.

A vacation often means focusing on external experiences. But seeking solitude through a retreat can often meaningful and long-lasting

Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.

Finding or making space--whether on a counter, a to-do list, or memories--can be life--enhancing. Here are some ways to find space.

Having been taught to celebrate others, women can find being in the spotlight difficult. How can we revise that inclination and accept others’ praise?

Women can become so engrossed in our roles that we don't nurture ourselves. That's why it's important to slow down to practice self-care.

This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?