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Welcome to the AARP Discussion Board. Here you can talk with peers about current events ranging from Social Security to caring for your parents to the latest on health care reform. It is also the perfect place to exchange healthy eating recipes and job hunting tips.
These forums are for you to engage and have fun meeting new people. Just remember the community code: Be nice!
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Got a great summer read? Talk about it with other book lovers.
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1 day ago by caroldc1948 in
Sat Feb 25: Free Wikipedia editing workshop in DC
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Does the latest that Hollywood has to offer suit you? Talk movies, trivia and awards with other film buffs.
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2 days ago by JimR45 in
Tell us your favorite holiday movie!
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What is the best rock band of all time? Best jazz musician? Don’t forget about the ladies: best girl group? These are a few of the great debates you’ll have right here.
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1 day ago by nyadrn in
What are you listening to?
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Debate who shoulda won Dancing With the Stars with other fans. Reality TV not your thing? Start a throwback thread of the best cop, hospital or comedy show of all time.
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4 days ago by CommunityHost1 in
Favorite Drama-Whats Yours
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No more fried foods? It stinks but doesn’t mean you have to lose flavor. Exchange ideas and recipes, and let's learn together how to eat healthfully and satisfy our taste buds at the same time.
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1 day ago by Billiej92 in
Celiac (gluten free)
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Know of a great chicken cacciatore recipe? Share it with others. And we want first bite … nom nom nom.
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3 hours ago by jrm57 in
Great Stir Fry
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Talk about the latest brain-buster puzzle or give your best Mah-Jongg tips to fellow game enthusiasts. Games ain’t just for kids, you know?
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8 hours ago by Jared325new in
Majonng Toy Chest
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We believe good deeds are rewarded. Find neighborhood heroes and talk to others about giving back in your community.
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2 days ago by cin170 in
Giving Back
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Learn from others how to fight to keep Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid strong. State and local agencies need our support.
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Need tips on how to organize a local giving campaign? Talk to those who have done it.
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2 days ago by Astra2012 in
Your Favorite Charities?
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Share Medicare dos and don’ts, including eligibility and supplemental insurance.
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Discuss the latest in Alzheimer’s and dementia treatment as well as the latest brain games to keep your gray matter more engaged.
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3 days ago by jamescord in
BRAIN HEALTH
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Talk to others about the latest Affordable Care Act news and events. Support it? Don’t support it? Here’s where to discuss it.
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10 days ago by louisie in
Medicare Health Care Reform - Accountable Care Organizations
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Exchange recipes, learn how to go green (affordably, of course) and share how to improve your mind, body and spirit to live the best second half of life you possibly can. |
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14 days ago by BetterAfterFifty in
Being Happy with your Size
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Thinking of going holistic? Want to know about the latest conventional treatments? Get advice from others about alternative medicine as well as their experiences with current mainstream medical approaches for cancer, dementia, high blood pressure and heart disease. |
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Get home improvement tips — or offer helpful advice to others! Discuss how to make your community more amenable to you so you can age in place.
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Discuss the latest driving laws or public transit woes. Have you found that your town hasn’t kept up with its aging-population transportation needs? Speak out. We hear you!
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15 days ago by GOLDNSUNNY in
HIGH SPEED RAIL USA...IT'S TIME!
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Exchange ideas on budgeting in a tight economy. King of the Cheapskates or Queen of Coupon Clipping? Share your tips.
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One of the certainties in life. Connect with experts and get news on the latest IRS rules.
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10 days ago by wwatts826 in
Oklahoma to Tax all Retirement Income
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Alert others to scams targeting the 50+, seniors and our oldest family members and friends.
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1 day ago by louisie in
What happened to email promised at Webinar November 10, 2011,
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Lean times lead to creative accounting. Ask for sage advice from your peers.
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2 days ago by maxieru in
Credit Card
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Don’t know the difference between a living will and a trust? Do you have a power of attorney? Do you need one? Ask others how you can make sure your estate is secure after you're gone. |
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64 days ago by bluetiger80 in
Where There’s a Will, Is There a Way to Contest It?
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New to grandparenting? Moving on after the death of a spouse? Life's transitions are tougher than we sometimes expect. That’s why it’s good to have online friends.
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6 days ago by GOLDNSUNNY in
email penpals wanted
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Talk scripture or get meditations from your peers. We can all help each other feel good.
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14 days ago by susanbayne2010 in
Does Heaven Exist?
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Can't teach an old dog new tricks? Baah … that’s an old wives' tale. Learning as we age keeps us as young as puppies in heart and mind.
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12 days ago by stercor in
AARP Spelling Bee
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With elections coming up, there’s going to be no shortage of dialogue here. Red states. Blue states. Everyone is welcome. But remember to be nice.
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Were you at the 1963 March on Washington? Woodstock? Studio 54? Share your firsthand accounts with others.
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108 days ago by CharlesLouis96 in
Visit to Antietam
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For singletons and marrieds. Ask your peers for relationship advice (and, dare we say, sex tips too?) Keep it PG-13, folks.
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1 day ago by lkn2meet in
Sex! Sex! And More Sex!
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Grandparents, parents, aunties and uncles — As the song says, we are fa-mi-ly. Here’s where you brag about your grandchildren. Yeah, we know. They are cuties.
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4 days ago by willisp in
looking for senior friends
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It’s a tough job and shouldn’t be done alone. Lean on others for advice, tips or just the proverbial shoulder to cry on.
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3 hours ago by vinidy in
What's the Best Pet for You?
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Tablets, smartphones and now clouds?! What’s it all mean? Get the scoop on the latest gadgets and gizmos here.
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16 days ago by BettyCM in
Keeping Up With Technology!
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The scammers are always one step ahead of us — but we can take two steps forward! Share your stories and the latest phishing scams you've run into to help others be electronically secure.
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Facebook, Twitter and YouTube — Oh my! That’s a lot of socializing right there. Share tips with others. You might make a friend or two or three … !
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49 days ago by kpartin in
Internet Talk Show/Podcast From Michigan.
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Single travelers, outraged you get charged more? We are too! Meet travel buddies, get packing tips or recommend that hidden place to stay.
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14 days ago by mattbergamo in
Heading down to McAllen, TX.
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Got great memories of your trips? Or bad ones? Tell others about your experiences. You never know what wonderful vacation locales the conversations will whisk you away to — or which duds they'll help you avoid.
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4 days ago by bev83116 in
pensacola florida area
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You can never overplan. If you’re a savvy investor, share your tips with soon-to-be retirees.
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11 days ago by jthurman in
Worst states for retirement
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You worked hard for it. Now talk to others on how to preserve it.
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12 hours ago by Lawrence1961 in
Temporary Membership Card printing ?
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Whether re-careering or part-timing it, get resume, cover letter and interviewing tips from your peers.
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15 days ago by GOLDNSUNNY in
NO AGE LIMIT TO BEING A VETERAN
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Find your dream job. Talk to those who have done it!
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1 day ago by JBT3618 in
Are you looking for a part-time job?
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108 days ago by mahatoo in
Someone is bothering me. What should I do?
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