April Cole's journey is a testament to resilience, inspiration, and self-discovery, deeply resonating with women in their midlife and beyond. Having earlier worked in government procurement, April transitioned to homemaking before encountering significant midlife upheavals, such as divorce and a life-altering osteoarthritis diagnosis. Yet, despite these challenges, April was able to complete college and discover a renewed sense of purpose and passion. She now encourages others towards self-care, cultivating a positive mindset, and embracing authenticity, paving new avenues in life. Her page c ..read more

Cheryl Beversdorf, a registered nurse and Vietnam-era Veteran moved on from a nursing career to focus on promoting wellness. She earned a master's degree in public health and worked in policy management representing podiatric surgeons, state health officials, and community organizations serving homeless Veterans. Soon she realized her love of people outreach and earned a second master in communications. In January 2016, she began volunteering at Arlington Independent Media as a producer and host of a weekly radio program called Aging Matters, to educate listeners about aging-related topics. B ..read more

By Anasua Chakraborty View this post on Instagram A post shared by J E N N A LYONS (@jennalyonsnyc) Fashion as a Communication In 2013, with his seminal book, Malcolm Barnard argued that fashion is a way of social communication where in certain groups will express themselves with the choice of clothes, style and fashion. Aging and Fashion has then been deeply studied and is still an active area of work. A common misconception about fashion sensibilities is that they are reserved only for young people. But "age" reflections are true for sartorial statements too! Age is argued to be one of ..read more

Josephine Lalwan, the charismatic visionary behind the fashion and beauty blog "chic at any age", emerged on the scene a decade ago. Chicatanyage has since then become the go-to resource for women over 50, seeking inspiration on style, fashion, grace, and flair. Josephine's extensive background in the fashion industry has played a pivotal role in shaping her expertise. From her beginnings in Fashion PR to her training as an Image Consultant, she honed her skills. Her professional journey continued in the corporate world, where she worked through seminars, coaching, and public speaking engagem ..read more

Wendi Aarons is a renowned writer and humorist known for her exceptional wit and creativity. With a career spanning several decades, she has continued to captivate audiences through her writing and speeches. She gained recognition for her sharp and hilarious observations on everyday life, tackling topics ranging from parenting, relationships to middle age. Her writings have been featured in The New York Times, McSweeney's, and The Huffington Post, showcasing her ability to bring laughter and thought-provoking insights to readers around the world. Beyond her written works, her humor pieces hav ..read more

In the intricate tapestry of life, sexuality weaves a thread that is both delicate and enduring, a thread that is woven from the fabric of our gender identity, our physical selves, and our emotional needs. Intimacy blossoms and unfolds in their own time, taking root in the soil of our personal and social experiences. Despite the richness of human sexuality, we unwittingly cast aside its importance as a relic of our youth. The mature conversations turn into whispers that suggest that sexuality is a shameful thing for those who have lived a longer life. We willingly accept the narrative of "bei ..read more

In the intricate tapestry of life, sexuality weaves a thread that is both delicate and enduring, a thread that is woven from the fabric of our gender identity, our physical selves, and our emotional needs. Intimacy blossoms and unfolds in their own time, taking root in the soil of our personal and social experiences. Despite the richness of human sexuality, we unwittingly cast aside its importance as a relic of our youth. The mature conversations turn into whispers that suggest that sexuality is a shameful thing for those who have lived a longer life. We willingly accept the narrative of "bei ..read more

Silvina was born in a small city near the Parana River in Argentina. As an extremely good student, she eventually completed her masters in the field of statistics. Slowly and steadily she climbed the corporate stairs carving a unique name for herself. She was very well-respected and popular in her discipline. So much, so that she was able to create her own marketing agency. The great success came through her hard work, dedication, and perseverance. By her early 40s, she had moved to Spain for career progression. After a couple of years, Silvina shifted to London for more opportunities. Instea ..read more

Paul is an award-winning former news reporter, anchor, producer and content creatot for major corporations. He is a third-generation storyteller, with both his father and grandfather involved in the media industry. Paul has been honored with numerous prestigious awards including the New York and Chicago Film festivals while also earning an Emmy for Best Documentary. After an illustrious career in media, Paul was wanting to transform not retire. For this phase of his life, he wanted to find a new purpose and a much more fulfilling one. This was 16 years ago. As I got older, I realized that the ..read more

My group of wonderful friends at the finish of #100 Three realities of my life at this time are: I am aging. I run. I have good friends. I can feel the effects of the aging process in some ways and I have just turned 70. Although I am quite healthy, I run daily as well as practice and teach yoga regularly.  I  have run regularly since I was 33 years old and do it almost daily. I have friends who are important to me. We share fun times, we share hard times. We have good ideas. And, sometimes really bad ideas grow out of our conversations! Three realities of my life at this time are: I ..read more