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Puppy Love: A Hero Came Along
As we grow older, we often face losses, including beloved aging pets. What are the considerations for adding a new pet later in life?
Dorian Martin
Mar 16, 20245 min read


Wheee-ee-ee! Savoring Each Moment, Finding Springtime Joys
The changing season provides an opportunity for older women to immerse themselves in delight and tap into their creativity.

Brenda Riojas
Mar 2, 20243 min read


Research: More Older Women Staying in U.S. Workforce
A recent study shows a demographic shift in which older women increasingly remain in the U.S. workforce past the traditional retirement age

Research
Feb 24, 20242 min read


Mental Health Benefits of Travel
Travel offers lots of benefits to women as we age: improved confidence, mental and physical health, creativity and relationships.

Kaye Olsson
Feb 10, 20244 min read


Kris Hirst: Creativity, Technology, Resilience, Learning
Having cancer doesn’t need to derail a lifetime of creative efforts. Take Kris Hirst, who continues to explore art’s cutting edge.

Mara Soloway
Feb 3, 20246 min read


Research: Number of Older Adults Increasing Globally
The world’s population is aging, according to the World Health Organization—and nations will need to adapt their health and social systems

Research
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Embracing Curiosity About Solitude
Some women fear loneliness as we age, even when rarely alone. Perhaps it’s time to embrace solitude, which is solo time with a purpose.
Dorian Martin
Jan 20, 20245 min read


It’s Time: You Do You!
As an older woman, the time is right to decide based on what we
want instead of others’ expectations. How'd it feel for you to do you?

Rhonda Collins
Jan 13, 20246 min read


Using Barbie & The Evil Queen to Recalibrate Our Stories
By Dorian Martin, I Start Wondering Founder Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash As women, we often let ourselves be bound by stories....
Dorian Martin
Jan 6, 20246 min read


Making Space for the New
The world invites us to keep adding--but to do so well we need to subtract. What do you need to release to open space for the new?

Brenda Riojas
Dec 30, 20231 min read


Making Time to Do Nothing Important
Despite cultural pressure to stay busy, taking time to do nothing important actually can be beneficial to an older woman’s quality of life.

Rhonda Collins
Dec 23, 20231 min read


Lessons About Graceful Aging from an Elder
A set of carefully crafted guidelines for life can help older women get past the common refrain of “I’m too old for change!”
Dorian Martin
Dec 16, 20231 min read


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

Kaye Olsson
Dec 9, 20233 min read


Coming Into Her Own: Meet Xenia Kelsey
Midlife can involve reinvention. Take Xenia Kelsey, who transformed herself from an introvert into a
leader and social butterfly.

Womankind
Dec 2, 20234 min read


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

Brenda Grays
Nov 25, 20231 min read


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.

Rhonda Collins
Nov 18, 20231 min read


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.

Brenda Riojas
Nov 11, 20231 min read


Importance of Relaxation as We 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.
Dorian Martin
Nov 4, 20231 min read


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.

Brenda Riojas
Oct 28, 20233 min read


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.

Kaye Olsson
Oct 21, 20234 min read
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