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Jun 158 min

Stuck as a Truck in Muck: 7 Tips to Get Unstuck

Older women may find they’re getting stuck during life’s major transitions. Many strategies exist to get out of the muck and back into life.

Mar 301 min

ISW Conversation: Dealing with Our Stuff–Stories, Sagas and Saturation

This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?

Mar 231 min

ISW Conversation: The Role of Stories in Older Women’s Lives

Women's lives are built around the stories we tell. This ISW Conversation contemplates the implications of those narratives.

Dec 16, 20231 min

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!”

Dec 9, 20233 min

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.

Nov 18, 20231 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.

Apr 15, 20234 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.

Jan 7, 20235 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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