In Your 50s

Each decade of a woman’s life is a “ten-year transition” with opportunities for renewal, transformation and the pursuit of vibrant good health- mind, body and spirit.

As a woman in your 50’s, life is full of vital changes. Much like a second adolescence (complete with hormones) Life now offers you a chance at transformation. Now is the time to cultivate your vitality in life and in health.

To nourish your vitality in your 50’s:

Every day be:

• Physically active
• Nutritionally smart
• In-the-know about preventative screening and recommended exams
  • Continue annual mammograms
  • Consider a bone density test (if peri or post menopause)
  • Cholesterol panel follow up (or baseline if not yet done)
  • Continued blood pressure checks
  • Thyroid Test (TSH) (starting at 35 then every 5 years)
  • Diabetes check; fasting blood glucose
  • Annual internal pap and HPV
  • Start colorectal cancer screening
  • Colonoscopy (every 10 years)
  • Immunizations
  • Vision and hearing exams based on your individual needs
  • Semi-annual dental visits for exam and cleaning

Find information on classes and seminars for women in their 50s, including grandparent classes and exclusive Spirit of Women® events.