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Lifestyle
Revealed! 90-Something Women Share the Secrets for a Long, Happy Life
My 98-year-old mother is just one role model.
By Laura Sturza
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Lifestyle
3 Tops and 3 Bottoms to Give You Endless Fashion Options
These essentials will boost your wardrobe and help your budget.
By Kim Marcum
, September 26, 2024
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
What it Was Like to Work for the Beloved Captain Kangaroo
How the Captain, Mr. Moose and Mr. Green Jeans changed my life.
By Sandy Travis Bildahl
, September 26, 2024
5 Min Read
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Relationships
In My Mid-80s, My 3 Daughters Often Mother Me — A Lot
I find myself fighting for my independence.
By Bea Lewis
, September 26, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
I Was Skeptical. But This Has Helped Ease My Pain
Why this ancient Chinese practice may be good for older women.
By Kate Stone Lombardi
, September 26, 2024
6 Min Read
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Fulfillment
The Social Media Page That Gave This Woman a New Life
It turns complete strangers into transformative friendships.
By Jan Tuckwood
May 30, 2024
4 Min Read
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Relationships
The One Word the English Language Is Missing
By Kate Stone Lombardi
, August 16, 2021
The relationship deserves it, don't you think?
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Health
The One Thing Many Women Experience but Are Embarrassed to Share
By Linda Wolff
, January 25, 2021
We're talking bladder incontinence.
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Work & Money
3 Guilt-Free Ways to Stop Financing Your Adult Children 
By Cindy Morgan-Jaffe
, April 12, 2021
First of all, check your emotions.
Spotlight
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Relationships
I Did to My Second Husband Exactly What My First Husband Did to Me
I had an affair. Here's what happened next.
By Janie Emaus
August 15, 2024
#FRIENDSHIP
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What two traits are most important in friendship?
Editor's Picks
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Fulfillment
The Idyllic Vacation Spot That Saved My Sanity
Before I had been depressed and in a state of defeated numbness.
By Jill Gleeson
, May 11, 2023
3 Min Read
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Fulfillment
I Just Turned 70 and Here's What I Finally Realize
I feel obliged to share.
By Candy Schulman
, August 29, 2022
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
5 Easy Recipes to Make the Most of Fall
The most delicious recipes from freshly picked fruits and veggies.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, October 13, 2023
4 Min Read
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Relationships
The Surprising Thing That Reignited the Passion With My Longtime Spouse
And it might just work for you, too.
By Gretchen Young
, April 3, 2023
4 Min Read
In Case You Missed It
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Relationships
I Adore My Husband. But I Really Don’t Want to Have Sex With Him
By Jesse Gold
, August 1, 2024
And we've been happily married for 35 years.
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Lifestyle
5 Ways to Refresh Your Face Without Surgery
By Kim Marcum
, October 8, 2021
We actually have dozens of choices.
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Relationships
Revealed! The Truth About Being a Long-Distance Grandparent
By Elena Bowes
, August 8, 2024
I get to entertain her endlessly — and then I get to leave!
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Health
Here's the Exercise That Can Lead to Healthier Aging
By Candy Sagon
, October 3, 2022
And a great workout to get you started.
AARP Spotlight
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AARP Members Edition
9 Ways to Wear the Great White Shirt
This little basic will work anywhere from the beach to a cocktail party
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AARP Members Edition
What to Know When You Leave a Cruise Ship
Keep this in mind so you’re not left behind when you disembark at ports of call
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AARP Members Edition
AARP Smart Guide to Keeping Your Memory Sharp
Tips for keeping your brain healthy and active as you age
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Health
Explore What Happens to Your Brain as You Age
The Cognitive Assessment is now available FREE.