SOCIAL NETWORKING

Psyched for Social Networking!

Vegas@50+

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Learn more about social networking at the AARP 2009 National Event & Expo in Las Vegas from October 22–24. Register now!

Voices

Bob Skladany

Networking for Work

By Bob Skladany

Use networking Web sites to broaden your choice of potential employers—and have fun while you're at it!

Featured Users

See how users of all ages are connecting in AARP.org's Online Community.

GypsyNester

40s: GypsyNester

Active boomer couple chronicles life beyond the empty nest.
Group: Life After Kids

ASTRAEA

50s: Astraea

Retired professional hosts a popular singles group, in addition to others discussing law and religion.
Groups: Singles Perspective; How We Live Our Lives

Oldkayaker

60s: Oldkayaker

Internet-savvy environmentalist offers tech support when he’s not exploring the outdoors.
Groups: Community Help; Camping

BrendanBrat

70s: BrendanBrat

This avid writer embraces social networking in an interactive workshop with author Abigail Thomas.
Group: Writing Memoir

krlklar

80s: Krlklar

World War II veteran helps users navigate the health-care system.
Group: Insurance and Medicare; Veterans Group

Tips and Guides

How to Win Friends

Explore our tips for making online connections.

Dos and Don'ts

We teach you the unspoken etiquette of social networking. Ignore our insider tips at your own peril.

Tweets? Pokes? Profile pages? Learn how to navigate some of the biggest social-networking sites: Facebook, Twitter, AARP.org, and newcomer Ning.

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Facebook, Twitter, Oh My!

By AARP Radio

Want to join Facebook? Confused about Twitter? Social media guru Deanna Zandt shares a clear and concise explanation of social networks and their prominence.

Hugh Delehanty

Confessions of a
Facebook Addict

By Hugh Delehanty

They say you can't have too many friends, but he was determined to try.

From the Online Community

Group: Our Front Porch

Group: Our Front Porch
New to the Community? Grab a cool drink and swing by to meet the neighbors.
Join Group

Journal: Kbrand

Journal: Social Networking
Find a social network that best suits your personality, suggests kbrand.
Read Journal

Watch What You Post

By Risha Gotlieb

Personal content can come back to haunt you.

Addictive Apps

By Audrey Goodson

Fun on Facebook: Discover what else you can do—from taking a Beatles quiz to playing Scrabble.

Learn the Lingo

By Audrey Goodson

Learn the language of social networking with our glossary. You'll be "poking" friends and leaving status updates in no time.

Scam Alert: Beware False Friends

By Sid Kirchheimer

Boomers are the fastest-growing group to embrace  social-networking sites. Unfortanately, "false friend" hackers aren't far behind.

Where to Cast Your Net

By Leslie Quander Wooldridge

Facebook isn't the only social site in town. Get the scoop on Twitter, AARP.org, LinkedIn, and MySpace.com.

Charities Reap Benefits of Contests on Internet

By Stephanie Strom

Nonprofits are utilizing new media to build financial resources and awareness.

Socially Networked

By Alisa Stoudt

Be part of the in crowd! Here's how teens, parents, and grandparents are all online and linked.

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Video Games for Grownups
Read our latest reviews—with adult players like you in mind—of video games across multiple platforms.

Travel Expert Peter Greenberg
Are airlines giving you worry lines? Need the latest news on the best cruise? AARP.org travel columnist Peter Greenberg can help.

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Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!

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Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.

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Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.

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