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    Could Assisted Living Be Right For You?

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    Aging comes with many different challenges. Your health may not be quite what it was and many people experience loneliness in their later years. You may also find that some activities like household…

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    CHAIR YOGA & ADVENTURES in EXERCISING by Judy Rader

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    Recently, a friend invited me to a chair yoga class.  Yes, you read that correctly, CHAIR yoga.  My first question was how in the heck do you twist yourself into a pretzel while…

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    Carefree RV Resorts – An Affordable Vacation

    Dorothy Sander

    NOTE: Carefree Resorts was acquire by Sun RV Resorts since this article was first published. Thank you Carefree Resorts for sponsoring today’s post and giving me the opportunity to talk about your new lifestyle program…

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    Fifty, not Frumpy

    Dorothy Sander

    (A Note from Dorothy: Every once in a while during my online travels and ongoing conversations with women over fifty, I run across an exciting new voice. This was my experience when I…

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    Getting it Together after Fifty

    Dorothy Sander

    I think we pretty much all are in agreement by the time we reach fifty and sixty: Life is not a simple thing! In fact, in many ways, it just becomes more complex…

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    Perfectionism and Aging

    DSander

    “Perfectionism is the voice of the oppressor, the enemy of the people. It will keep you insane your whole life.”   ~ Anne Lamott Figuring out who we are and what we are supposed…

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I’m Dorothy Sander – Writer, midlife survivor and quiet guide for women navigating change

I believe midlife is not a crisis, but a sacred invitation. My writing explores what it means to live with depth, authenticity, and resilience — especially when the world insists we disappear. This is a space for soulful reflections, healing, and becoming.

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  • Not Just Quotes
    Inspiration for the Ever-Evolving Woman — from Transition to Transformation.
  • Pathway to a Happier You
    Gentle reflections for navigating life transitions with courage and clarity.
  • Caring for Mom
    Midlife reflections for daughters walking the caregiving path.
  • Aging Abundantly: A Little Book of Hope
    A pocket-sized companion for anyone seeking grace and light on the journey.

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  • Jung’s 7 Tasks of Aging
    Insights from Carl Jung on the soul work of aging with depth and meaning.
  • 14 Top Movies Featuring Older Women
    Celebrating powerful, complex women on screen — stories we can see ourselves in.
  • There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Marriage
    A real talk reflection on long relationships, imperfection, and grace.
  • Adrenal Fatigue, Burn Out, Compassion Fatigue
    Naming what wears us down — and how to begin restoring what’s been lost.
  • Listen to the Silence
    A gentle call to pause, listen deeply, and hear the wisdom waiting within.
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