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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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2 days ago by kittyinn in
Selecting Most effective Mulberry Carriers Deal
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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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8 days ago by nyadrn in
What are you listening to?
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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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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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1 day ago by lefty5222 in
TV - Those Old Shows!
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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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Know of a great chicken cacciatore recipe? Share it with others. And we want first bite … nom nom nom.
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36 days ago by john02 in
Indian Chicken Tandoori Receipe
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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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3 hours ago by lcfleming in
New Game Area Redesign: What do you think
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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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16 days ago by VolunteerGlobal in
Volunteer Opportunity, July - Jamaica
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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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44 days ago by brianwl in
Why I am Letting My Membership Expire
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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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9 days ago by JerryUhlig in
Stop begging me for money.
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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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70 days ago by BettyCM 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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5 days ago by Labrat64 in
GOP Political Schizophrenia
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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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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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11 days ago by BettyCM in
Id Condition
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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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15 days ago by Eggcom in
Suggestions needed for sale of mobile home
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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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46 days ago by GOLDNSUNNY in
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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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7 days ago by louisie in
Tax Friendly States
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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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Alert others to scams targeting the 50+, seniors and our oldest family members and friends.
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19 hours ago by wales534 in
Vehicle Insurance Hike
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Lean times lead to creative accounting. Ask for sage advice from your peers.
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15 days ago by GailL1 in
The Foreclosure Mess: Can We Fix It?
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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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8 days ago by LeroysMom in
Including Pets in Your Will or Trust
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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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7 days ago by louisie in
Bucket List
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Talk scripture or get meditations from your peers. We can all help each other feel good.
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63 days ago by GOLDNSUNNY 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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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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2 hours ago by EVEzJeep in
A President who does not respect life or marriage
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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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7 days ago by BettyCM in
WWII-Historical Moments
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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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7 days ago by cheraab in
Where do you meet new men?
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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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8 hours ago by Gregow444 in
Living with Adult Kids
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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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Tablets, smartphones and now clouds?! What’s it all mean? Get the scoop on the latest gadgets and gizmos here.
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11 days ago by JimR45 in
Landline alternative compatible with medical alarm and Alzheimer's
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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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4 days ago by kenoman00 in
Just retired and was chosen to make a commercial
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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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3 days ago by trekshimalaya in
Trekking in Nepal - http://www.trekshimalaya.com
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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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You worked hard for it. Now talk to others on how to preserve it.
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6 hours ago by umbarch64 in
Share your fears about Social Security
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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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7 hours ago by HappyLady22 in
Which state would you most like to live in during retirement?
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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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1 day ago by linky in
Have a Job Scam story?
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Find your dream job. Talk to those who have done it!
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8 days ago by mstra2 in
Work at home opportunity
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202 days ago by mahatoo in
Someone is bothering me. What should I do?
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