Finding Our Passion as We Age
Midlife is an important time for women to get clear about what’s important in life, including committing to self-care and finding our passio
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Rhonda Collins
- Nov 18
- 1 min
How to Avoid Loneliness When You’re Alone
As we age, it’s easy to fall into patterns that lead to isolation. However, women can be proactive in taking steps to avoid loneliness.
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Brenda Riojas
- Nov 11
- 1 min
The Gift of Chaos Layers
We often think of creative projects but hesitate to start. Luckily, adopting the approach of “chaos layers” can help shift our mindset.
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Dorian Martin
- Nov 4
- 1 min
Learning to Relax as You Age
How would life feel to be truly relaxed? Maybe it would mean that older women could enjoy being a human BEing, instead of a human DOing.
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Brenda Riojas
- Oct 28
- 3 min
Navigating Storms, Riding the Waves, Adjusting the Sails
With chaos seemingly becoming more common, it’s important for women to learn how to ride the waves through adjust life’s sails.
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Kaye Olsson
- Oct 21
- 4 min
Saying Yes to Saying No
We think of “No!” as a word relished by two-year-olds. But it’s time for older women to embrace this word to open new possibilities.
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Mara Soloway
- Oct 14
- 1 min
Encouraging Balance in Our Body’s Systems
Women may feel that their health is going awry with age. Yet, making small strategic changes can help the body’s systems get in balance.
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Jenni de Jong
- Oct 7
- 1 min
The Importance of Opening the Heart
Older women live in a world that celebrates the mind and neglects the heart.
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Kaye Olsson
- Sep 30
- 1 min
Creating a Milestone Birthday to Remember
Celebrating milestone birthdays--whether turning 50 or living longer than our mother did--can be a mental or emotional hurdle. Instead, let’
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Dorian Martin
- Sep 23
- 4 min
Expanding Upon a Summer of Letting Go
The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.
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Rhonda Collins
- Jun 17
- 6 min
Can Pain be a Blessing?
As women age, pain can become a key part of our life. But if we’re mindful and listen, pain can actually offer important life lessons.
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Kaye Olsson
- Jun 10
- 3 min
The Life-Affirming Benefit of Savoring Stillness
Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.
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Brenda Grays
- May 27
- 4 min
Step Out & Find Out: Be True to Yourself
Growing older doesn’t have to mean growing stale. Instead, we can embrace continued forward movement while celebrating past achievements.
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Study
- May 6
- 2 min
Study: Technology Use Growing Among Older Adults
Pew Research Center research found that older adults’ use of technology—smartphones, social media, and the internet--continues to increase.
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Kaye Olsson
- Apr 22
- 4 min
Creating Friendships Later in Life
Connecting with others can become challenging as we age. Yet fostering strong relationships with girlfriends are important as we age.
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Dorian Martin
- Apr 15
- 4 min
A Wise Relative’s Life Guidelines to Navigate Aging Gracefully
Navigating the aging process can be difficult. Sometimes we can benefit from hearing from someone who has gone before us. Hence, this list.
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Dorian Martin
- Apr 1
- 1 min
Research: Women, Ages 40-65, Struggle with Life Balance
Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor
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Rhonda Collins
- Mar 18
- 6 min
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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