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Brenda Riojas
Apr 8, 20234 min read
Changing Our Ways: Overcoming Bad Habits or Addictions
Older women often want to embrace life in new and empowering ways. Yet creating space in life also may require breaking bad habits.
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Research
Apr 1, 20231 min read
Women at Midlife Struggle with Life Balance
Researchers found that women ages 40-65 increasingly struggle with life balance because they are dealing with multiple co-occurring stressor
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Womankind
Mar 25, 20238 min read
Living Without Fear: Meet Anne Boykin
Anne Boykin is committed to living a fearless life full of writing, exploring history and being an advocate for Americans with Disabilities.
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Rhonda Collins
Mar 18, 20236 min read
Being Alone Doesn’t Have to Mean Being Lonely
Many older women find themselves spending more time alone. But by taking
appropriate steps, being alone doesn’t have to mean being lonely.
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Research
Mar 11, 20231 min read
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.
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Kaye Olsson
Mar 4, 20235 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.
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Mara Soloway
Feb 25, 20236 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.
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Research
Feb 18, 20231 min read
Study: Many Older Women Struggle with Finances
In our newest series, ISW explores research that pertains to older women. First up: a report on older women and finances.
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Womankind
Feb 11, 20234 min read
Embracing Heart and Presence: Meet Jenni de Jong
Jenni de Jong believes that she’s coming into her own in her 50s. She’s finding her own uniqueness and embracing family, presence, & heart.
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Dorian Martin
Feb 4, 20237 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
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