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Still vital after all these years: Older women and personal growth

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For one group of American women, the last stage of life holds as much potential for growth and development as did earlier stages.

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Cecelia Hurwich, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist and researcher specializing in the later years. She practices psychology in Berkeley, California, writes on the subjects of women and aging, and conducts research on vital older women in the U.S. and other countries. Dr. Hurwich received her Ph.D. from the Center for Psychological Studies in Berkeley in 1990.

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Hurwich, C. Still vital after all these years: Older women and personal growth. Ageing International 20, 53–57 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03033496

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