This article asks what women have to look forward to about aging in our society. Explores ways that women can nurture themselves and each other in midlife. Shares a new approach to health problems related to menopause.
Presents a letter from a 51 year old woman struggling with an eating disorder. Offers a response addressing some of the unique issues related to eating disorders during midlife.
Provides a guide to total health in middle age and a celebration of the strength, wisdom, and beauty of African American women in their second half of life.
Addresses the changes that women face, first, between the ages of 40 to 55 during the perimenopausal years, and then beyond, preparing women for a long and healthy life. Also available in video/DVD.
Includes bibliographical references. --- Review, April 2005: What is perimenopause? What are hot flashes? Why can't I sleep at night? Is there sex after menopause? These are all questions too frequently heard from women who are leading up to and through menopause. As the authors learned, women aren't only looking for biological information; they also want to know perimenopause's relevance for, and impact on, their lives. Thankfully, women now have a resource to help "demystify the journey." Transitions, available in book, video and DVD formats, defines the terms of perimenopause and offers the most recent scientific findings on hormone therapy and menopausal women. Most important, it is based on women's own stories and concerns, and is written by women who have themselves made the journey.
Addresses the needs of women over the age of forty. Takes a positive, empowering approach to the physical and emotional health and social well-being of midlife and older women by providing frank and complete information on personal health. Emphasizes the positive potential of the second half of lie and focuses on a vast array of topics, including: aging and well-being; reassessing our body image; contraception and childbearing at midlife; sexuality in the middle and later years; menopause; reform of the medical care system; hypertension, diabetes, hysterectomy; osteoporosis, arthritis, cancer; housing alternatives, work and retirement, money matters.
British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health (BCCEWH)
Media Type:
Online
Author:
Marina Morrow
Examines the barriers and challenges disabled women face as they approach midlife and menopause. Details how women with disabilities have particular information and service needs during their menopausal years.
