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'Anti-aging' is out. 'Menopositivity' is in.

Women over the age of 45 make up 45 per cent of the female population in Canada. Their numbers are growing, and so is their buying power.

Why targeting the wellness needs of women 45 and up is smart business

It's estimated that more than a billion women around the world will be post-menopausal by 2025. And more businesses are realizing this demographic has money to spend. (Shutterstock/fizkes)

 

Working women going through menopause share a few things in common. One of them is money.

And companies are noticing. 

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Jennifer Keene looks at the explosion of companies targeting an older demographic of women, with a more "menopositive" message.