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No Brain Left Behind
Researchers are starting to determine that older women are greater at risk for dementia—and also are identifying ways we can protect our bra

Mara Soloway
Dec 3, 20226 min read
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Finding Your True Self Through Self-Care
Women often tend to put the needs of others in front of their own. However, by focusing on self-care, we can better help others while also f

Brenda Grays
Nov 20, 20224 min read
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Resume Advice for Seasoned Job Seekers
Many older women are searching for new jobs, but their resume communicates that they’re too old for the position. Learn tips that will help

Rhonda Collins
Nov 19, 20224 min read
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How to Nourish Your Life
What truly nourishes us? Women often don't ask that question and then slow down enough to listen. Yet the answers can help us thrive.
Dorian Martin
Nov 13, 20224 min read
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Advocating for Others: Meet Diane McDonald
This ISW feature highlights women who are finding ways to thrive at midlife and beyond. Let us introduce you to Diane McDonald.
Womankind
Nov 12, 20223 min read
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We’re Listening: Health, Role Models, Creativity and Spirituality
What are women who have reached midlife and beyond interested in? The response from I Start Wondering’s first poll dives our varied and comp
Dorian Martin
Nov 6, 20224 min read
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Momento Mori: Let’s Talk About Death
Death can make us squeamish as we get older. Maybe it’s time to reframe our thoughts to consider how we live the remainder of our days.

Brenda Riojas
Nov 5, 20224 min read
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Losing Control in Africa
Older women often try to keep tight control of life’s variables. But sometimes, letting go of expectations is the only and best option.

Kaye Olsson
Oct 29, 20224 min read
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Fashion Icon Iris Apfel: Breaking Stereotypes with Style
If you want a picture of true life-long learning, you needn’t look any further than Iris Apfel.
Dorian Martin
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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Starting a New Chapter at 65
Women may experience some unexpected new chapters as we enter midlife and beyond. How do we move through these difficult changes and thrive?

Brenda Grays
Oct 22, 20224 min read
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