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A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”

The holiday season can be challenging for some women. Glimmers offer an anecdote by helping us focus attention on hope and joy.

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

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.

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.

Celebrating milestone birthdays--whether turning 50 or living longer than our mother did--can be a mental or emotional hurdle. Instead, let’

The summer break offered important lessons about releasing expectations of what “should be” and being present in the moment.

By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Recently, I found a picture of my maternal grandparents’ home. That picture brought back so...

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

Growing older doesn’t have to mean growing stale. Instead, we can embrace continued forward movement while celebrating past achievements.

Many would spend spring break on a beach or cruise, Danielle Legg, an elementary principal, opted for a silent meditation retreat instead.

Pew Research Center research found that older adults’ use of technology—smartphones, social media, and the internet--continues to increase.

Rhonda Collins has enjoyed a full life—and now in retirement, she’s on her next chapter focused on more self-care and new adventures.

Navigating the aging process can be difficult. Sometimes we can benefit from hearing from someone who has gone before us. Hence, this list.

Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor

Anne Boykin is committed to living a fearless life full of writing, exploring history and being an advocate for Americans with Disabilities.

In our newest series, ISW explores research that pertains to older women. First up: a report on older women and finances.

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.

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.

Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.