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Relationships
What My Husband Did That Shook Me to My Core
To say I was shocked would be putting it mildly.
By Bea Lewis
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Relationships
Here's How I Survived the First Year of Widowhood
The shock has waned and my new life has begun.
By Jan Tranen
, April 18, 2024
4 Min Read
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Relationships
My Mother Found Her First Great Passionate Love — at Age 93
This may be the best story you read all month.
By Caroline Leavitt
, February 29, 2024
4 Min Read
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Relationships
Is it Really Possible to Merge Lives With a New Partner Later in Life?
My boyfriend is 76 and I’m 67. We've got baggage.
By Jan Tuckwood
, March 28, 2024
4 Min Read
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Fulfillment
The Age-Defying Stars Who Are Making it Cool to Be 80
Proof that we can choose how we live as we age.
By Kathryn Leigh Scott
, February 1, 2024
4 Min Read
Most Popular
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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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Lifestyle
4 Heavenly Holiday Dessert Recipes to Wow Family and Friends
By Jenn Segal
, November 7, 2024
These will have guests coming back for seconds (or thirds).
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Health
Are You an Older Woman Who's Trying to Get Back in Shape?
By Kathy Jesse
, November 7, 2024
Here's how to find a personal trainer who can really help.
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Lifestyle
Comfort Shoes for Older Women Who Like to Walk
By Kim Marcum
, October 31, 2024
These top options are perfect for walking — or hiking.
Spotlight
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Lifestyle
The Country You Need to Put on Your Travel Bucket List
It boasts diverse cultures, artsy cities and spectacular landscapes.
By Diana Ballon
October 17, 2024
#HOLIDAZE
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How are you feeling this holiday season?
Editor's Picks
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Relationships
What Do You Want Your 'Grandma' Name to Be? Why Women Are Bucking Tradition
Here are the most popular names in 2024.
By Ann Zimmerman
, October 31, 2024
3 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
Are You an Older Woman Who's Given Up on Having Sex? Why?
I don't understand. Why would anyone be alright with this?
By Ann Brenoff
, July 11, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
Thigh High: 4 Quick Fixes for Your Sagging Quads
If you don't use it, you lose it.
By Danielle Manion
, October 22, 2020
2 Min Read
In Case You Missed It
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Health
The One Thing I Need to Get a Good Night's Sleep
By Elana Rabinowitz
, November 4, 2020
Sometimes the simplest thing does the trick.
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Relationships
6 Things Every Woman Over 60 Needs to Know About Sex
By Tracey Cox
, August 9, 2021
If you want to have great sex until you’re 90, you will.
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Health
One of the Best Things We Can Do for Ourselves as We Age
By Stacey Lastoe
, February 22, 2024
This will help feed your soul and boost your overall health.
7 Stellar Beauty Products for Women 50 and Beyond
Lifestyle
7 Stellar Beauty Products for Women 50 and Beyond
By Kim Marcum
, May 10, 2021
The right tools can make all the difference.
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.