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Large Percentage of Women, Seniors Feel Isolated
Research suggests that both older adults and women are at risk for loneliness. Other factors also contribute to the loneliness equation.

Research
Mar 11, 20231 min read


The Health Costs of Being a Woman in a Man’s World
Women take medical advice but granted—but women aren’t often represented in medical research. Therefore, we must be our own health advocate.

Kaye Olsson
Mar 4, 20235 min read


Always Creating: Artist Raquel Ocando
Raquel Ocando’s journey from architect to artist shows how mentors and friendships can have a profound effect on our creative success.

Mara Soloway
Feb 25, 20236 min read


Learning to Relax as We Age
“Relaxation” is a deceptive term. We often aren’t truly relaxed—and we actually can invite ourselves to relax much more than we believe poss
Dorian Martin
Feb 4, 20237 min read


Acing a Job Interview When You’re Over 50
Culture suggests the job market is all about the younger generation. Yet with proper preparation, older women can stand out and be hired.

Rhonda Collins
Jan 28, 20236 min read


Chaos Layers, Birds, and Finding My “Tempo Giusto”
Sometimes we need to commit to creativity. Dare yourself to embrace a budding passion by investing time and money, and enjoy a little chaos.

Brenda Riojas
Jan 14, 20234 min read


Enjoying Life’s Adventure: Meet Sherry Sniderman
Sherry Sniderman always marches to her own drummer. The retired teacher is devoting herself to exploring possibilities & changing the world.

Womankind
Dec 24, 20222 min read


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


Constant Reinventor: Meet Dorian Martin
I Start Wondering’s new feature highlights women who are thriving at midlife and beyond. Let's introduce you to Dorian Martin, ISW’s founder

Womankind
Oct 15, 20223 min read


Adopting a Minimalist Approach as We Age
We’re encouraged to buy, buy, buy-- but all this “stuff” can become overwhelming. What if we embrace minimalism instead as we age?

Kaye Olsson
Sep 25, 20222 min read
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