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"I'd given up hope of finding a job after a 10-year career break, but finally I've secured a job I love"
We hear the story of a woman who, after 10 years away from paid work to raise her son, felt locked out of her former career.
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"I've no intention of hanging up my dancing shoes, even after 50 years as a choreographer in London's West End"
Jenny Arnold, 77, has choreographed scores of shows from Jerry Springer the Opera to Grease and Anything Goes, and she isn't stopping yet – in fact, she's prepping for a world tour
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“Retirement was boring – so I became a foster mum at 75”
Patricia Swan has embarked on a joyful new chapter in life. We hear the septuagenarian's inspirational story...
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"You’re doing two full-time, emotional jobs" – 3 women share their 'sandwich carer' experiences
Balancing caring for parents and children with looking after yourself is a lot to take on – we spoke to women doing just that, and got their advice for others
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"I never imagined I'd become a Lioness footballer" – Sarah Haskins on making her England Amputee debut
Sarah tells us how she came to represent England at the Women's Amputee Football World Cup, aged 43.
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“I learned to thrive after surviving the pain of losing all my family by the age of 40”
A succession of unexpected bereavements left Wendy Smith, 56, trapped by grief. Here she shares how she finally found fulfilment and purpose in her 50s.
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“My husband died suddenly, leaving me with three kids – but I'm turning things around now”
Lucy Melville’s husband of 25 years died not even three months after he was diagnosed with cancer. Not long after, she lost her job.
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“I celebrated my 70th birthday in University Halls – it was a blast!”
Retired scientist Su Thompson spent her 70th year studying for a Master's degree. Here she explains how she threw herself into every aspect of student life.
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Behind every great man, there's an even greater woman: meet the brilliant women who influenced history from behind the scenes
These women weren’t sidekicks, they were the secret sauce of success
