Being Alone Doesn’t Have to Mean Being Lonely
Many older women find themselves spending more time alone. But by taking
appropriate steps, being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.
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Rhonda Collins
- Mar 11
- 1 min
Study: 59% of Women, 41% of Seniors Feel Isolated
Research suggests that both older adults and women are at risk for loneliness. Other factors also contribute to the loneliness equation.
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Kaye Olsson
- Mar 4
- 5 min
The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.
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Mara Soloway
- Feb 25
- 6 min
Always Creating: Artist Raquel Ocando
Raquel Ocando’s journey from architect to artist shows how mentors and friendships can have a profound effect on our creative success.
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Dorian Martin
- Feb 18
- 1 min
Study: Many Older Women Struggle with Finances
In our newest series, ISW explores research that pertains to older women. First up: a report on older women and finances.
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Womankind
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Embracing Heart and Presence: Meet Jenni de Jong
Jenni de Jong believes that she’s coming into her own in her 50s. She’s finding her own uniqueness and embracing family, presence, & heart.
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Dorian Martin
- Feb 4
- 7 min
Learning to Relax as We Age
“Relaxation” is a deceptive term. We often aren’t truly relaxed—and we actually can invite ourselves to relax much more than we believe poss
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Rhonda Collins
- Jan 28
- 6 min
Acing a Job Interview When You’re Over 50
Culture suggests the job market is all about the younger generation. Yet with proper preparation, older women can stand out and be hired.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jan 21
- 5 min
A Life Review: Who Are You Becoming?
Taking time to do a life review can help older women realize what they want—and then take steps on how to create their next chapter.
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Brenda Riojas
- Jan 14
- 4 min
Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.
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