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Revisit: A Lesson in Gaining My Sense of Balance
The lessons that we learn from our mothers have far-reaching ripple effects. Case in point: A first trek on a bike without training wheels.

Mara Soloway
Jul 185 min read


Revisit: The Life-Affirming Benefit of Savoring Stillness
Today’s culture encourages—even demands—continual movement. However, embracing stillness offers important gifts and perspectives as we age.

Kaye Olsson
Jul 43 min read


Revisit: Making Room for What You Truly Want
Finding or making space--whether on a counter, a to-do list, or memories--can be life--enhancing. Here are some ways to find space.

Brenda Riojas
Jun 273 min read


Revisit: ISW Conversation: Dealing with Our Accumulated "Stuff"
This conversation looks at our physical possessions, which can take a life of their own over time. What should older women do?

Rhonda Collins
Jun 61 min read


Income Disparities Seen in Family Caregiving in the U.S.
Caregiving, aging, women and aging, women as caregivers, research on caregiving, Mara Soloway, U.S. caregivers, family caregivers, older women

Mara Soloway
Mar 283 min read


Embracing Our Third Chapter: Exploring Passions & Desires
What is life’s third chapter? It’s a time when many cultural identities end, allowing women to fully explore their passions and desires.
Dorian Martin
Mar 76 min read


Creating a DIY Wellness Retreat on a Budget
Taking time to recharge is critical to older women’s health, but it may be beyond your budget. Instead, try a DIY wellness retreat.

Kaye Olsson
Jan 175 min read


A Lesson in Gaining My Sense of Balance
The lessons that we learn from our mothers have far-reaching ripple effects. Case in point: A first trek on a bike without training wheels.

Mara Soloway
Oct 18, 20255 min read


Panning for Gold – The Power of Journaling
The act of journaling can significantly enrich our lives through offering a place to record dreams, reflections, and context from our day.

Brenda Riojas
Oct 11, 20254 min read


Novels That Highlight Women’s Historic Struggles
Recently, it seems that women’s history is being rewritten, so we offer book recommendations that shed light on women’s historical contributions.

Rhonda Collins
Oct 4, 20254 min read


Coaching: Setting a Goal and Creating Boundaries
Personal growth is a journey requiring setting priorities, developing new behaviors, and establishing (and maintaining) personal boundaries.

Danielle Legg
May 3, 20253 min read


Research: Number of Centenarians to Grow by 2054
The number of individuals who live to be 100 years of age or older will increase to almost 4 million globally by 2054.

Research
Apr 12, 20252 min read


My Mother Helped Change Women’s History
The lives women enjoy today are built on earlier generations’ accomplishments. Example: Rhonda Collins and her mother, a Rosie the Riveter.

Rhonda Collins
Mar 15, 20256 min read


Heroines: Books That Got It Right
Historically, women’s viewpoints and achievements have been ignored, but that’s changing. Case in point: “The Women” and “Cleopatra: A Life.

Rhonda Collins
Mar 8, 20254 min read


Carolyn Dahl: Creating a Personal Archive
Archiving offers a process that preserves history for future generations. This podcast, which is the second in a three-part series feature
ISW Conversation
Jan 25, 20255 min read


Coaching to Support Older Women’s Shifting Lives
When the gears in women’s lives start to grind or fall apart, turning to a coach may help put those pieces back together in a meaningful way

Danielle Legg
Jan 11, 20253 min read


Study: Lean Toward Plant-Based Proteins at Midlife
Diets that include higher amounts of protein from plant-based sources may make a tremendous difference in aging women’s health, according...

Research
Jun 22, 20242 min read


7 Tips for Getting 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.

Rhonda Collins
Jun 15, 20248 min read


3 Books to Savor This Year
It’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Time to relax with a cool beverage and a book. Here are 3 reading recommendations to enjoy!
Dorian Martin
Jun 1, 20244 min read


ISW Conversation: Importance of Presence While Aging
In this podcast, Jenni de Jong and Dorian Martin discuss the importance of being present in the moment—and the huge benefits that it offers.
ISW Conversation
May 11, 20241 min read
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