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This is where we post links to websites we think may be of interest to you. Sites that we find informative, fun, totally absorbing and of use to midlife and beyond women.
This is the place for your input too. If you know of a great website send us the information including the link. We all need a bit of light relief, information or pure entertainment. You will need to be logged in as a member to send us the details on info@wisanow.co.nz.
Websites we Like:
Current Affairs

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http://www.vanityfair.com/ In our opinion, for the best video links and great content, try this site. Dominic Dunne's great articles on all the scandalous courtroom trials of the rich and famous are there in the articles archive.
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Exercise
Find things- businesses/weather/greeting cards
Health
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www.drfrances.co.nz OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE | COSMETIC & APPEARANCE MEDICINE Dr Frances Pitsilis is a highly experienced, trained and multi-talented medical doctor who is also an excellent communicator across all media. New Zealand’s TV, radio and print doctor, she consults privately over a broad range of health areas and also loves speaking about them. Dr Frances also speaks and writes about motivation, achievement, resilience and stress in life & work. Read articles by Dr Frances in Feeling Good, Looking Great - Physical Wellbeing.
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http://www.womentowomen.com/ Everything you need to know about women's health and especially menopause. In their words, "Over 25 years ago we helped to begin a revolution in healthcare for women that continues to this day." Great questionnaires too.
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Managing Menopause -Contains excellent information on all the issues relating to menopause. Menopause may be part of a number of adjustments that women experience at midlife. At the same time a woman is beginning to experience signs and symptoms of menopause, she is usually approaching her fifties. Managing menopause can take place amidst changing family roles, looking after aging parents, thinking about retirement and wondering what she will do with the rest of her life. |
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Family Care Direct - Aids, equipment, and fun stuff!
We can help if you or someone you support has health or disability needs.
We know what it's like to manage care needs at home, and offer useful things from all over the world to make life easier. |
Midlife Sites & Blogs
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Graceful Aging - Graceful Aging is America’s leading video network for boomers and older adults. Discover great ways to a vibrant senior life and gain important caregiver advice on eldercare. Stay informed on assisted living. |

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http://www.suzannebraunlevine.com/ Suzanne talks about how women in second adulthood are doing just fine thankyou. Funny, vibrant and the author of many books on issues arising from midlife, Suzanne was the first editor of More magazine in the States.
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http://aboomerslifeafter50.blogspot.com/ Enjoy Judi's ups and downs and downs and ups during her life after turning 50. You'll laugh...you'll cry...you'll identify...as this extraordinary journey by this ordinary woman continues. |

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http://www.midlifesequel.com/ In the past few years, Karen has experienced changes in her life that have led her to be passionate about making the most out of the life she's been given. As she talked with friends, she realized that she's not unique (much to her chagrin!). Many of us share similar experiences whether they are brought on by events in our lives or by the passage of time. Read Karen's article "Wanting what you Have".
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http://babyboomergirl.wordpress.com/ Radha Sahar, songwriter and painter. This blog features the music of her wacky sub- persona, Baby Boomer Girl, which can be downloaded for a small donation. Radha often refers to her in the third person as she’s a fun character she acts out. Baby Boomer Girl emerged in a burst of writing inspired by the joy of having a lovely new man in her life. Her music is great and so are her posts. Visit regularly!!
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http://misslillianpetal.com/ MISS LILLIAN PETAL says she tells it how it is no matter what the subject. Be prepared to read some interestingly provocative and enlightening stories, gossip (probably embellished) and all will be true – yes maybe a little fiction but as we all know the truth has always been stranger than any other way of telling a story. Lillian takes on any subject beats it into submission and ensures that she gets her point across no matter what. Enjoy her blatherings they will be amazing. Miss Lillian (Robyn) also has a wonderfully interesting blog at http://robynberryluke.blogspot.com/ Roby explains for all her bog readers Workaholic once but now retired and finding technology amazing where will it end? Our world I find fascinating and I'm watching humanity evolving some of it good but a lot are not doing well. My life has been sensational, sad and sometimes superficial which I now regret so endeavouring to better myself, everyone and anything I can in my small way wishing for happiness and health for me but taking baby steps to assist others
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http://www.babyboomerknowledgecenter.com/ The information destination for the baby boomer generation. A series of articles, blogs and information mostly based on research. Some interesting stuff.
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http://www.bayareawj.com/ an online journal for women going solo over fifty years of age. Everything is covered including relationships, finance and some great comments of dating
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http://www.velvetyne.com/home.html great blogsite full of very well written articles on all aspects of mental health for midlife women. Everything from attitude and emotion to depression, relationships and self improvement.
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http://www.aheadofthecurveatmidlife.com/AHEAD OF THE CURVE AT MIDLIFE Progressive resources for women on health, conscious aging, work, life, and ourselves in the second half of life
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http://www.retiredbrains.com The complete resource for retirees and those planning for retirement. An american site with american resources but one that is filled with helpful information
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http://midlifebloggers.com/ Who is the founder and what is midlife bloggers about? Jane Gassner explains; "I envisioned it as a gathering place for all of us who consider ourselves to be in the middle of our lives. We are the fastest growing demographic in the US and when MidLifeBloggers first started, few people are talking to us or for us."
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Social
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http://www.meetup.com/Simply a great site to launch a group anywhere in the world but the best news is there is a huge following in New Zealand. Groups for everything including language groups, activity groups and poker to name just a few. For all age groups.
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