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Relationships
I Adore My Husband. But I Really Don’t Want to Have Sex With Him
And we've been happily married for 35 years.
By Jesse Gold
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Travel
Feeling Adventurous? The Best Women-Only Tours You'll Want to Take ASAP
The trip I took shines like a gem in my memory.
By Amy Brecount White
, March 6, 2025
4 Min Read
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Healthy Aging
In My 80s, Here's What I Think About the Most
It ain’t over till it’s over. And I am definitely not over.
By Annie Korzen
, March 6, 2025
5 Min Read
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Health
How I Got Back in Action (After My Back Gave Out)
Here’s how to prevent and treat the common causes of backaches.
By Emily Listfield
, March 6, 2025
5 Min Read
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Gathering Groups
We're Shining a Spotlight on One of Our Many Ethel Gathering Groups
Find out which one by reading on!
March 6, 2025
2 Min Read
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Community
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
How the Bra Chooses the Woman as You Age
By Amy Freeman
, June 29, 2020
Trying to find the perfect fit.
Relationships
OMG! A Younger Guy Was Checking Me Out!
By Suzanne Hayes
, July 8, 2020
No, it was actually my daughter he was after.
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Lifestyle
The Fashion Items I’m Sorry I Can No Longer Wear
By Kim Marcum
, March 22, 2021
The clothes I've just left hanging.
Spotlight
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Lifestyle
Our Food Writer Shares Her 3 Favorite Family Recipes

What Mama never told me I learned on my own.

By Marcia Kester Doyle
September 12, 2024
#MARCHMADNESS
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How do you experience March Madness beyond the basketball tournament?
Editor's Picks
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Lifestyle
7 Must-Watch Films — and One Netflix Series — for Older Women
The mature female characters are bold, sexy and inspiring.
By Lynn Schnurnberger
, December 19, 2024
4 Min Read
Internet search terms related to sex over 60
Relationships
50 Things Women Over 60 Google About Sex
These searches may surprise you.
By Mara Reinstein
, July 9, 2020
3 Min Read
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Health
The Health Issue That Almost Cost Me My Eyesight
Are you at risk for PVD or retinal detachment?
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, July 10, 2020
4 Min Read
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Health
The One Thing I Need to Get a Good Night's Sleep
Sometimes the simplest thing does the trick.
By Elana Rabinowitz
, November 4, 2020
3 Min Read
In Case You Missed It
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Relationships
I Love My Second Husband. But Not This
By Willa Fay
, June 6, 2024
Here's why I could live without his large riotous family.
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Fitness
The Fun Sport That Has Really Changed My Life
By Dana Lise Shavin
, May 23, 2024
Why older women are taking it up in droves.
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Healthy Aging
Now That I’m 70, Here’s What I Know for Sure
By Iris Krasnow
, February 27, 2025
Topping the list is to embrace my ordinary life.
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Lifestyle
Surrender to the Simple Pleasures of This Country
By Deborah Charnes
, September 8, 2023
Why you won't regret it.
AARP Spotlight
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9 Ways to Wear the Great White Shirt
This little basic will work anywhere from the beach to a cocktail party
Passengers disembarking from a cruise ship
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 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.