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Healthy Aging
Are Any of You Feeling Too Old? Or Too Fat? Or Too Forgotten? 
Lessons from Demi Moore and others on how to know your self-worth.
By Jan Tuckwood
April 23, 2025
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Entertainment
The 8 Lessons About Aging I've Learned From Rock Stars
Are you, too, inspired by these celebrities?
By Christine Schoenwald
April 16, 2025
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Marriage
This May Have Been the Most Romantic Day of My Life
The medical procedure my husband and I did together.
By Linda Yellin
April 16, 2025
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Relationships
The Awakening Women May Experience Later in Life
When women love — really love — other women.
By Carren Strock
, October 6, 2023
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
5 Easy Recipes for the Ultimate Picnic Feast
These are must-haves for the perfect day out.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, May 23, 2024
3 Min Read
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Relationships
Sex, Lies and Online Dating Over Age 50
An honest look at the search for companionship.
By Lynn Bian
, October 4, 2021
4 Min Read


FIND FRIENDSHIP & FUN IN OUR SOCIAL GROUPS

Our vibrant digital communities offer connection and support for older women

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Community
Check Out AARP's New Social Security Resource Site
And five other things you'll want to know about today.
By Shelley Emling, Editor in Chief
1 Min Read
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Community
Connect Digitally or In Person With Our Gathering Groups
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Community
Join the Convo About Healthy Aging in The Ethel Circle
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Community
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Community
Check Out AARP's New Social Security Resource Site
By Shelley Emling, Editor in Chief
, March 6, 2025
1 Min Read
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Community
Connect Digitally or In Person With Our Gathering Groups
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Community
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LET'S TALK HEALTHY AGING

7 Stellar Beauty Products for Women 50 and Beyond
Lifestyle
7 Stellar Beauty Products for Women 50 and Beyond
The right tools can make all the difference.
By Kim Marcum
, May 10, 2021
4 Min Read
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Relationships
7 Tips for Better Sex With a New or Longtime Lover
Get ready to have the best time of your life. In bed. Really.
By Francine Russo
, July 12, 2021
4 Min Read
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Lifestyle
Settle Into a Comfy Chair and Enjoy These 7 Remarkable Reads
Here are books that inspire and enlarge every woman’s life.
By Lois Perch Villemaire
, September 18, 2024
5 Min Read


THIS WEEK'S TOP STORY

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Healthy Aging
A Man Explains What He Loves Most About Women Over 60
It's something warm. And generous. And sexy.
By Drew Jubera
July 12, 2021
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RECIPES WE'RE LOVING

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Lifestyle
Solo Dining Goes Elegant and Delicious With These 4 Recipes
Making a nice dinner for one has never been easier.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, April 17, 2023
5 Min Read
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Recipes
5 of the Best (and Easiest) Viral Recipes of All Time
Cook these up and find out why they went viral.
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, March 20, 2025
5 Min Read
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Lifestyle
5 Go-To Nutritious and Deliciously Easy Breakfast Recipes
These will definitely kick-start your day!
By Marcia Kester Doyle
, July 20, 2023
5 Min Read


TIME TO TRAVEL

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Lifestyle
Is This Magical Country on Your Travel Bucket List? Here's Why It Should Be
It's incredibly welcoming, especially for older women travelers.
By Jacqueline Perez
July 18, 2024
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Travel
Vietnam: An Ethel Travel Guide
Everything you need to know to visit Hanoi and the surrounding area.
By Shelley Emling, Editor in Chief
, April 23, 2025
3 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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Community
The Ethel On-The-Go: Join Our Community of Women Travelers


AARP SPOTLIGHT

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I Tried Apple's AirPods Pro 2 As a Hearing Aid.
Here's What I Found
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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
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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.


Visit AARP.org