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Over the years at Booming Encore, we have extensively written and shared articles about the challenges and opportunities for women as they age.

We wanted to share some of our articles we that specifically wrote that concerned women. This collection of articles highlights the challenges and issues and also celebrates some of the victories women have and continue to have over the years.

Women have come a long way, but we still have some distance to go.

Retirement Realities for Women

Retirement for women can be very different than it is for men. In this article, we share some of the unique challenges that women face.

The Need to Prepare to Become a Widow Before You Are One

It’s well known that women live longer than men. But this also means that women may live alone as well as a result of losing a partner. That’s why it’s important to prepare to become a widow before you become one.

We Wanted to Protect Our Daughters From Social Media Influences - Do We Now Need to Protect Ourselves?

Research has now confirmed what damage social media can cause to our psyche and overall well being. But as more older women are engaging and promoting themselves on social media, are we now the ones possibly applying the societal pressures on ourselves of what aging as a woman should look like? Similar to our concern for our daughters, do we need to now protect ourselves from this potential harm and recognize that these images are not what we should be comparing ourselves to?

The Older Woman's Lifecyle of Caregiving: Gender Inequality on Display

Women turn out to be the preeminent caregivers. Most are the wives (or partners), daughters, and daughters-in-law of those cared for. Men do more than in the past, but they spend less time providing care than women and assist less with the most challenging self-care and hands-on tasks. This article highlights the demanding caregiving activities of these female caregivers. It draws attention to how they take on these responsibilities not just once but as many as three times during their adult lives.

Fighting The Invisible Woman Syndrome – I Refuse To Be Irrelevant

As an older woman, if you have ever felt invisible you weren’t imagining it. It is actually a syndrome. Doesn’t mean we have to accept it though.

Shedding Society's Image of What "Good" Skin Care Looks Like For Older Women

Everyone ages but as much as these physical changes occur for both women and men, women are often the main societal target for judgment and assessment of "how well they are aging.". Here’s how women are responding to this pressure.

Marriage – Been There, Done That, Don’t Want to Do It Again

Divorce over 50 is reaching record levels. But what is interesting in this situation is how different men and women are viewing the idea of remarriage. More women are now interested in living alone which is quite a shock to the men.

Are You Aging Authentically?

A women's appearance is often scrutinized - especially as she ages. So how can we ensure that we are aging authentically and true to our own selves?

Are you looking for a little inspiration?

Here are some inspiring stories of how older women are embracing life and challenging what aging for women can look like;

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Susan Williams is the visionary founder of Booming Encore. With over 28 years of experience in corporate senior leadership and executive roles, she realized there was a significant gap in resources for those seeking a purposeful and healthy later life. Driven by her passion to make a difference, she decided that if she couldn't find it, she would create it and launched Booming Encore in 2013.

Since then, the Booming Encore has organically grown into a globally recognized authority on retirement, aging, and longevity. Susan’s commitment to empowering individuals is further reflected in her co-authorship of Retirement Heaven or Hell: Which Will You Choose? and her contributions to Longevity Lifestyle by Design.

An engaging speaker and advocate, Susan passionately shares the importance of all the aspects that can help people positively live, embrace and contribute in their later years. Today, she’s not just helping others create their own “booming encore”—she is actually living hers. Join her on this inspiring journey and also live your best booming encore!

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Founder, Booming Encore

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