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Relationships
Want to Make Friends? Want to Find Travel Buddies? Want to Forge Social Connections?
Then The Ethel Circle and The Ethel On-The-Go groups may be just right for you.
By Editor in Chief Shelley Emling
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Lifestyle
A Few of the Top All-Inclusive Caribbean Resorts for 2024
Stress-free escapes in a variety of price ranges.
By Lisa A. Beach
, May 9, 2024
5 Min Read
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Relationships
What My Charm Bracelet Teaches Me About My Mother
Her trendy gift is all about her enduring love.
By Clorisa Phillips
, February 27, 2023
5 Min Read
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Health
The 5 Things I Do to Help Ensure I Get at Least 7 Hours of Sleep
I feel so much more rested!
By Emily Listfield
, May 9, 2024
5 Min Read
Most Popular
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Lifestyle
Our Beauty Writer Reveals Her Very Favorite Products
Head to toe, we've got you covered.
By Lynn Schnurnberger
May 9, 2024
4 Min Read
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Health
The Most Important Exercises You Can Do After Age 50
By Danielle Braff
, July 8, 2020
Improve your problem spots and age gracefully.
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Relationships
As We Grow Older, My Husband Seems Older Than Me
By Janie Emaus
, June 7, 2021
But I assured him that physical work does not make the man. 
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Lifestyle
The Perfumes That Will Always Remind Us of Our Mothers
By Lynn Schnurnberger
, February 7, 2022
How smells can affect one's emotions.
Spotlight
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Fulfillment
6 Things Women Over 60 Are Told They Shouldn’t Do — But They Should
The key messages you should feel free to ignore.
By Caroline Leavitt
September 26, 2022
#MAY
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What's your favorite thing about May?
Editor's Picks
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Fulfillment
The 6 Things Older Women Should Do in 2024 to Thrive
Here's how to be the star of your own life. Really!
By Jan Tuckwood
, January 5, 2024
4 Min Read
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Relationships
I Caught My Husband in Bed With Another Woman. Here's What I Did
The one thing I didn't do was leave him. Here's why.
By Linnea Hardwick
, March 21, 2024
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
2 European Destinations Great for Older Women Travelers
These are two of the countries that offer nice off-season bargains.
By Susan Jane Gilman
, February 6, 2023
5 Min Read
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Fulfillment
The Book That Gets Me Unstuck and Helps Me Find My Passion
When you're at the crossroads of 'should' and 'must'.
By Emily Listfield
, April 24, 2023
4 Min Read
In Case You Missed It
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Health
I Rarely Felt the Sting of Loneliness — Until Recently
By Emily Listfield
, September 8, 2023
Here's what I did that really helped.
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Fulfillment
The 2 Words That May Help You Live a Longer Life
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, February 29, 2024
Let us know if you agree.
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Health
6 Simple Exercises That I Could Never Do Without
By Kathy Smith
, January 30, 2023
Why every older woman should give these a try.
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Lifestyle
The 5 Most Beloved Recipes From Your Mom's Kitchen
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, May 2, 2024
You're going to want to make these classics tonight!
AARP Members Only Access
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AARP Members Only
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 Only
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 Only
AARP Smart Guide to Keeping Your Memory Sharp
Tips for keeping your brain healthy and active as you age