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Relationships
I Love My Husband. But I Don’t Want to Have Sex With Him
And we've been happily married for 35 years.
By Jesse Gold
August 1, 2024
Podcasts
Healthy Aging
5 Inspiring Podcasts Helping Me Navigate Life After 60
Have a listen and you'll feel more hopeful about everything.
By Jane Bokun
May 29, 2025
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Health
6 Simple Exercises That I Could Never Do Without
Why every older woman should give these a try.
By Kathy Smith
January 30, 2023
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Beauty
Hate Your Aging Body? Then Read This
Here's the beauty that really counts.
By Leslie Morgan Steiner
, June 26, 2025
5 Min Read
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Recipes
4 Super-Easy Dishes for an Ultimate Picnic Feast
Recipes are perfect for your July 4th celebration.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, June 26, 2025
5 Min Read
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Relationships
The Moment I Was Actually Fired — By My Therapist!
After doing much damage, I should have fired her.
By Lena Gold
, June 26, 2025
4 Min Read


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Community
The Ethel Circle
Connect with other older women in a private Facebook group, a safe space where we can lean on others while also cheering each other on.
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Community
The Ethel On-The-Go
Come together with other wanderlusting women  to swap travel-related tips and tricks and perhaps even find a travel buddy or two.
Find A Travel Buddy
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Community
The Ethel Gathering Groups
Find people and play by joining a group in your area through which you can meet other women in person and make new friends.
Find Your Local Group


5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY

How AARP Is Fighting Cuts to Medicaid, Food Assistance
AARP is urging support for federal programs that impact millions.
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Community
How AARP Is Fighting Cuts to Medicaid, Food Assistance
AARP is urging support for federal programs that impact millions.
By Shelley Emling
March 6, 2025
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LET'S TALK HEALTHY AGING

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Fashion
Don't Want to Look Frumpy? Start Doing This
Here's how to stand out and not 'shrink'.
By Jan Tuckwood
, June 19, 2025
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
The 10 TV Shows That Every Older Woman Should Be Watching
They will make you laugh, learn and maybe even cry.
By Lynn Schnurnberger
, April 10, 2025
4 Min Read
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Recipes
Magical Ingredient That Makes Every Dish Tastier
I hate to cook, so it has been a godsend.
By Annie Korzen
, June 19, 2025
4 Min Read


RECIPES WE'RE LOVING

Nostalgia Food
Lifestyle
From Gelatin to Casseroles, Comfort Foods From the ’50s Are Making a Comeback
And two great recipes you just have to try.
By Candy Sagon
, February 14, 2022
5 Min Read
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Health
Raise Your Hand if You Eat the Same Meals Week After Week
Do this to get out of your food rut and achieve better health.
By Candy Sagon
, February 1, 2024
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Our Food Writer's 5 Favorite Backyard BBQ Recipes
These delectable dishes add sizzle to summer entertaining.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, June 27, 2024
5 Min Read


TIME TO TRAVEL

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Lifestyle
Surrender to the Simple Pleasures of This Country
Why you won't regret it.
By Deborah Charnes
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Travel
Chicago: An Ethel Travel Guide
What to do and see in the Windy City.
By Danielle Braff
, June 24, 2025
1 Min Read
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Travel
Jacksonville Beach, FL: An Ethel Travel Guide
Find the must-see and do attractions in this coastal enclave.
June 24, 2025
1 Min Read
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Travel
Austin: An Ethel Travel Guide
What to do and see in the capital of Texas.
By Kathryn Streeter
, June 24, 2025
1 Min Read


AARP SPOTLIGHT

From Our CEO: Safeguarding Social Security and Medicare
Americans rely on these sacred promises
I Am the Queen of Canceled Plans
I'm sorry, not sorry for being a chronic bailer.
Can You Still Get a COVID-19 Vaccine at Any Age?
Health officials announce changes that will likely curb access to shots for some people under age 65.
The 10 Best Things on Netflix in July 2025
Watch 'A Star Is Born' and so much more.