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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- 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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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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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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Mara Soloway
- Jan 7
- 5 min
Get Your Motor Running: Metabolism, Hormones, Mind & Mood
Our body is a system—but modern medicine doesn’t always treat us that way. By taking appropriate steps, our health is protected as we age.
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Dorian Martin
- Dec 31, 2022
- 8 min
Tipping Points, Fallow Periods, Replenishment: Life Cycles That Bring Clarity
Many women reach a tipping point between cultural dictates and authenticity. Embracing a fallow period can help us tap into inner wisdom.
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