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< 1 min April 19, 2018Author: Jeannie Ralston

Female Farmers: From Harvest to Halls of Power

By Jeannie Ralston

It’s really the oldest profession in the world—farming—and women have been doing it forever. Now, female farmers are taking their know-how and com...

< 1 min April 18, 2018Author: Janet Siroto

Barbara Bush: Talk About Aging Boldly

By Janet Siroto

As the country mourns the passing of Barbara Bush, who died on April 17, we salute the loss of this Aging Boldly icon. She enjoyed the rare status of be...

< 1 min April 17, 2018Author: Jeannie Ralston

Charcoal Drinks: A New Way to Detox?

By Jeannie Ralston

The latest healthy drink hardly looks good for you: Ink-black beverages containing charcoal are turning up across the country and promising to detox our...

7 min April 11, 2018Author: Sheila Weller

The Unstoppable Judy Collins: “Women Do NOT Become More Vulnerable With Age”

By Sheila Weller

We grew up to her gorgeous songs. Behind the scenes, she struggled—deeply. Now, she shares with Sheila Weller how she’s tapping her creativity and f...

< 1 min April 10, 2018Author: Janet Siroto

New Movie We Love: “Finding Your Feet”

By Janet Siroto

The movie Finding Your Feet isn’t going to shock or surprise you. Here’s the plot: Somewhat stuffy midlife woman discovers husband is having an affa...

5 min April 10, 2018Author: Nina Lorez Collins

Handling Regrets: Coulda, Shoulda…and Moving On

By Nina Lorez Collins

Regrets, we've all had a few. In her new book, What Would Virginia Woolf Do?, Nina Collins looks at midlife regrets and along with other wise women offe...

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11 Swimsuits that Women Over 50 Actually Wear

By Kimberly Cihlar

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8 min April 2, 2026

Why India is More Magical When You See it This Way

By Jeannie Ralston

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Meet Frequent Traveler: Leigh Anne McKellar

By Jeannie Edmunds

She never thought of herself as adventurous before, but since Leigh Anne McKellar lost her husband she's up for trying most anything. ...

5 min March 19, 2026

Digging into Destinations and Connecting More Deeply

By Jeannie Ralston

Visits to farms offer a richer perspective on a culture. Here is how travelers connect with the land, its bounty and its people. ...

5 min March 9, 2026

When Your Partner Slows Down, and You Don’t

By Jeannie Edmunds

You want an adventure. He can't keep up. If you're aging at different rates, what happens to your travel plans?...

4 min March 5, 2026

Meet First Time Traveler: Kimberly Lombard

By Jeannie Edmunds

New NextTribe traveler Kimberly Lombard is a book lover, but her biggest passion are vacations that let her see the world beyond the page....

6 min February 25, 2026

You’re So Welcome! Why Older Women Are Choosing Cohousing

By Nina Malkin

Imagine joining a community of women living under this idea: Support without surveillance. Independence with backup. Engagement without obligation....