AARP The Magazine

AARP The Magazine is a bi-monthly publication from the American Association of Retired Persons, known as AARP. It centers on topics related to aging and the experiences of older adults in the United States.

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What I Learned After I Ghosted My One True Friend

1 day ago | aarp.org | Suzanne Hayes

Monica Garwood Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Welcome to Ethels Tell All, where the writers behind The Ethel newsletter share their personal stories related to the joys and challenges of aging. Come back each Wednesday for the latest piece, exclusively on AARP Members Edition.
Dave Barry Has Thoughts on ‘Boomer Gyration' | Members Only

2 days ago | aarp.org | Dave Barry

AARP (Simon & Schuster, Michelle Kaufman) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I don’t want to sound like an old fart here. Don’t get me wrong: I am an old fart. But my intention, in this essay, is not to criticize young people, or suggest that they’re somehow inferior to my generation, the baby boomers. I’m simply noting that our generations are different.
Identity Fraud Victims Need More Help From SSA

3 days ago | aarp.org | Christina Ianzito

The Voorhes Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Identity fraud has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S, costing Americans an estimated $47 billion in 2024, with roughly 15 million victims, according to “Resolving the Shattered Identity Crisis,” an AARP-sponsored report from Javelin Strategy & Research.
Best Mother’s Day Food Deals and Drink Specials for Mom

6 days ago | aarp.org | Abigail Seaberg

Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Have a mother you'd like to celebrate? Or are you a mom and want to treat yourself? Well, mark your calendars for Mother’s Day — a great excuse to remind your favorite mamas they matter on Sunday, May 11 with some delicious deals on food and drink.
For Melissa Rivers, It’s Time to Remember and Rebuild

6 days ago | aarp.org | Gayle Carter

This month, Melissa Rivers, 57, will finally realize a longtime goal — honoring her mother, Joan Rivers, with a TV special. "Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute" will air May 13 on NBC.
AARP and the Vatican Team Up for Summit on Global Aging

1 week ago | aarp.org | Deirdre van Dyk

Getty Images Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pope Francis made protecting older adults part of his mission during his time leading the Catholic Church. He encouraged others to treat older members of society with dignity and worried about the loneliness epidemic faced by aging people around the world.
25 Surprising Ways to Boost Longevity | Members Only

1 week ago | aarp.org | Beth Howard

Jared Oriel Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Nobody lives forever. But if you’re aiming for a longer — and healthier —lifespan, these science-based steps could help. 1.
How Social Security Became a Baby Name Influencer

1 week ago | aarp.org | Jon Marcus

AARP (Shutterstock) Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” Laura Wattenberg tracks what names are in. The author of The Baby Name Wizard, Wattenberg has a vast and unexpected resource for her work: the Social Security Administration (SSA).
What Older Adults Need to Know About STIs | Members Only

1 week ago | aarp.org | Ellen Uzelac

Kiersten Essenpreis Facebook Twitter LinkedIn I’ve heard a lot of jokes about rampant sex taking place in senior living communities — and the resultant sexually transmitted infections. You know what? It is a real problem, and it’s not funny.
How to Find Freelance Work and Jumpstart Your Career

1 week ago | aarp.org | Matt Swenson

Ran Zheng Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Ron Kissiah, a technical writer in Atlanta, has worked in full-time positions enough to know that he prefers to work freelance now. “It’s more secure,” says Kissiah, who is older than 50 and has been in business for himself since 1994.