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TABLE OF CONTENTSApril / May 2026
FEATURES
Eva Longoria Is No Longer a Desperate Housewife; She’s the One in Charge
How Old Are You (Really)? Take Our Test to Find Out
The War Buddy I’ll Never Forget: Touching Tales From the Battlefield
One-Day Home Fixes: Help from the Property Brothers
Chefs Dish on Their Local Food Scenes—and Share Their Special Creations
ALSO IN THIS ISSUE
AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards Shined a Light on Art and Wisdom
Readers Respond: Letters to the Editor
UPFRONT
7 Surprising Things About Arsenio Hall
The Unexpected Way That Selling a Car Could Cost You More Money.
For a Century, Drivers Have Gotten Their Kicks on Route 66
Take Me Out to the Museum: Winning Baseball Exhibits
Cataloging Your Life: Apps and Websites Help You Track Your Interests
Ask the Tech Guru: Should I Replace My Phone Battery?
How Do New AI Speakers Compare With Traditional Smart Speakers?
Here Comes the Bill: How to Control Your Kid’s Wedding Costs
Dog Food for Thought: Going Beyond Kibble
Your Shower Might Be Harming Your Skin—and What to Do About It
5 Fresh Ways to Cook Peas
Fries Don’t Need to Be Made From Potatoes: Try These Tasty Alternatives
How We Have Listened: Music Formats Over Time
Happy 80th to the Iconic and Ageless Cher
Favorite Books Featuring Older Characters
What to Watch: Notable New TV Series and Movies
Author Patricia Cornwell on Her Life’s Twists and Turns
MONEY SAVER
5 Ways to Slash Your Medical Bills
How to Complain Like a Pro—and Get the Customer Service Help You Deserve
Annuity Angst: What Should This Confused Investor Do Now?
THIS IS 50
Jack McBrayer Has a Caregiving Superpower
I Got Unstuck in My 50s by Thinking and Living Like a 20-Something
Yes, You Can Take Up a New Sport at an Older Age
Match the ’80s Soundtrack Song to the Movie
REAL PEOPLE
This 60-Year-Old Rodeo Champ Faces Down Much Younger Competitors
He Found His Biological Mother at His Neighborhood Bakery
When Their Owners Go to Rehab, He Cares for the Pets
A Crossing Guard’s Health Crisis and a Town That Responded
YOUR AARP
Brain Game: Try This Puzzle
AARP Foundation Has a Vision to Boost Economic Security for Older People
Deals and Discounts Just for AARP Members
How AARP Works for Livable Communities
Happy Big 5-Oh to Colin Farrell. Plus, More Celebrity Birthdays
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