Daily Dose

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Save a Buck

Check your gift list twice: 'Tis the season for getting great deals on books.

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Create The Good

Got five minutes? How about five hours? Find volunteering oppor- tunities that fit your schedule.

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Brain Health Tip

Notice colors, smells, and sounds, and report them to others to promote brain-cell growth.

 

Voices

Carole Carson

Fat 2 Fit: A One-Step
Holiday Eating Plan

By Carole Carson

Follow this simple tip to consume consciously and avoid temptation during the holidays.

Bob Skladany

Assessing Your Employer's Health Care Benefits

By Bob Skladany

Career counselor Bob Skladany gives you the rundown of what to look for in an employer health plan.

Amy Goyer

Virtual Family Gathering

By Amy Goyer

Online social networks and easy-to-build personal Web sites can be used to keep relatives connected all year round.

Peter Greenberg

A Vacation for Three Generations

By Peter Greenberg

From dude ranches to beach resorts, many options exist for a family searching for all-inclusive vacations to please relatives of all ages.

Spotlight

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AARP In The News

AARP supports Sen. Mark Udall's (D-Colo.) proposal empowering the Independent Medicare Advisory Board to review all U.S. spending on health care.

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Real Relief

Stay focused on your long-term financial goals with free tips and resources from AARP and the AARP Foundation.

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Travel

Thinking about a weekend getaway or a weeklong adventure? Pick a destination, and plan your trip.

Create the Good

Volunteering

Explore the volunteering opportunities in your community.

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Government Watch

Hold your elected officials accountable! Follow how members of Congress vote on the issues that are affecting Americans age 50+.

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Flu Season

Find out how to protect yourself from H1N1 (swine) and seasonal flu viruses.

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2010 Orlando@50+

Register now for next year's National Event & Expo in sunny Orlando, Fla., from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2, 2010.

Get the Facts on Health Reform

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Your Questions Answered

Count on AARP for up-to-date information on the health reform debate and its impact.

AARP Member Services & Discounts

Give a great gift and save this holiday season with the Holiday Gift Guide. Find new deals every Monday from top brands! 
  
Get great deals on hotels, vacations, car rentals, and more at the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia.  

Find Health products that may fit your needs, along with wellness and fitness services.

Talk to our Financial Advisors to help you navigate today's economy.

More From AARP

Free Lunch Seminars

Business Lunch Seminar

Looking to help your community? Volunteer to be an AARP "Free Lunch" Monitor.

Member Discounts

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Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!

Create The Good

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We believe that small, helpful actions can yield big results. Join us!

The Gift of AARP

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Give the gift of AARP and receive a free member- ship for a spouse or partner!

Help Fix Health Care

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Support reform. Make sure your voices are heard in the halls of Congress—today.

Rental Question

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Do you really need renter's insurance? This article might help you decide.


Fat 2 Fit

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He lost 88 pounds with Fat 2 Fit! Here's how he did it.

Unique Water Sports

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Tired of snorkeling? Try offbeat hydrosports, such as "snuba" or kite- surfing.

Got the Munchies?

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Find out why nighttime snackers often gain more weight than people who nosh in the daytime.

Fresh vs. Frozen

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As winter approaches, fresh produce is limited. How do frozen veggies compare?

Living With Grace

Forrest Church in his Church

Can a minister follow his own advice and live well—even when near the end of his life?

Book Review

Reclaiming Paris by Fabiola Santiago

Although it's sensually seductive, this book has roots that were anything but.