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Do you have questions and concerns about growing old as a woman? Do you ever scroll through Facebook and think you are the only person on earth not celebrating life? Do you want to know more about how you can age gracefully as a senior women with a positive attitude? WELL AT LAST- Meet the NEW AMBASSADORS OF AGING in a new book that demystifies ageism and delves into the heart and soul of senior women living the Good Life! DON'T FORGET YOUR SWEATER, GIRL is a labor of love between two sisters; Jessica, age 62 living on the East Coast near Boston, and Marilou, 70 on the West Coast in Southern California. Together, they reached out to women ages 60 and over including two 100-year old women and asked them to share their hopes and dreams for the future and what makes them happy, motivated and relevant as they kick up their heels in response to the side effects of aging. As women growing older contending with ageism, misogyny, and loss they disclose their secrets for staying positive, managing money, making friends, and staying physically and cognitively active. They also share personal secrets for how they Navigate Each Decade with Optimism and Grace. The women reached out to for this book are THE NEW AMBASSADORS OF AGING; vibrant, positive and determined to live a good life while aging without boundaries. DON'T FORGET YOUR SWEATER INCLUDES:* A dozen UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL Interviews (from women ages 60-100)* A collection of WISE WOMEN TIPS (Is There a Woman Doctor in the House?)* Intriguing DAY IN THE LIFE calendars that showcase an average senior women's daily routine* Lively and spirited WOMENTOONS that encourage us to laugh at ourselves Women truly exist in a circle of togetherness. We are bonded by the same existence of being born female and all desire a life filled with family, friends, good health, happiness and an individual package of personal wealth. We want to live pain free and in the moment. DON'T FORGET YOUR SWEATER, GIRL brings a sense of peace in that we are all sisters throughout this journey and that WE ARE NOT ALONE!
About the author
Dr. Marilou Ryder, was born in Syracuse, New York (Go Orange!) and now lives in Huntington Beach, California (Surf's Up). She is dedicated to studying and researching women in leadership, women in aging, and executive career planning. Dr. Ryder was named "Top Ten Business Professional Women of the Year" for her involvement in local community affairs and awarded the California Administrator of the Year Award and the Johns Hopkins Outstanding Administrator for her achievements in school leadership.
A former school superintendent, Dr. Ryder now serves as Professor in the Doctoral program of Organizational Leadership for Brandman University, part of the Chapman University system. She also owns a consulting business, Ryder and Associates that specializes in delivering in large scale presentations and workshops across the country. As a advocate for women in leadership, she has many keynote speeches on the subject of women advancing into top positions of leadership in addition to lively and humorous keynotes on Women and Aging. She is excited to introduce a new book for readers: DON'T FORGET YOUR SWEATER, GIRL: Sister to Sister Secrets for Aging with Purpose and Humor.
