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AARP Bulletin’s March Issue: Unlocking the Secrets of a Stress-Free Tax Season, Grocery Store Deceits That Cost You, and the Hot Job Market (for Dogs)

AARP Bulletin’s March Issue: Unlocking the Secrets of a Stress-Free Tax Season, Grocery Store Deceits That Cost You, and the Hot Job Market (for Dogs) WASHINGTON—The March 2024 issue of AARP Bulletin will offer readers an array of helpful tips – from navigating tax season as an older American to advice on how to avoid common and timely scams. Plus, our cover story notes good news in the world of Alzheimer’s treatment.

The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:

IRS Triggers to Avoid

Truth is, the likelihood of getting your taxes audited by the Internal Revenue Service these days are near record lows. But a handful of mistakes in how you fill out – or submit! – your taxes can greatly increase the likelihood of getting that dreaded letter from the IRS. AARP Bulletin details the mistakes or oversights that are most important to avoid. One hint for older filers: Make sure you’ve withdrawn enough from your IRAs or 401(k)s!

Alzheimer’s: New Learnings, Rising Hope

The Bulletin’s cover story delves into the latest research developments in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. For over a century, this most common form of dementia has defied all scientific attempts to develop drug or other treatments. But in just the past few years, the first medicines have emerged and scientists now believe they are on the brink of figuring out the true causes of the disease and also a viable approach to treatment and prevention. An AARP Bulletin exclusive of great importance to countless Americans.

Fraud Watch: Experts Answer Common Questions

Every week, AARP’s Fraud Watch Network Helpline receives 300-400 calls from people of all ages looking for guidance from fraud specialists. In this issue, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions, such as:

Why would fraudsters send packages to me without any forewarning?
What should I do if I think my friends are involved in a romance scam?
And what I do if I lose money in a cryptocurrency scam?

Live Well For Less: The Truth About Grocery Shelf Tags

In theory, they’re there to give you honest and useful info to compare prices, but grocery shelf tags often generate more confusion than help. Bulletin columnist Lisa Lee Freeman explains how and why tags var so much and more importantly, how to decipher shelf tags to make sure you ALWAYS get the best value when you shop for food.

Wanted: Dogs With Skills

Most any dog can provide emotional support, but the market for service dogs – which undergo months of training to learn how to provide a surprisingly vast array of services to their human partner – is where the real activity is. While expensive, service dogs are being trained in skills that might shock you, from sniffing for medical problems to opening doors and turning on lights.

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About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.

Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Robert De Niro on Fatherhood, Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton on How to Stay Fit Over 50, the 2024 Movies for Grownups Award Winners, and Cher on Maintaining Her Youth

Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Robert De Niro on Fatherhood, Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton on How to Stay Fit Over 50, the 2024 Movies for Grownups Award Winners, and Cher on Maintaining Her YouthPlus: Henry Louis Gates Reveals His Roots; a Guide to Maintaining Financial Security; and Tips for Saving Your Own LifeWASHINGTON—The February/March 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) gives readers a closer look into the lives of their favorite celebrities while revealing some of the biggest trends of 2024.

Beach volleyball legend Gabby Reece and her surfing superstar husband Laird Hamilton grace the back cover of this issue and share their tips and tricks to maintaining a “staying fit” lifestyle in their 50s. This issue’s special section also gives readers the ultimate fitness guide, from pickleball warm-ups to a back-into-shape plan for the spring. Winners in the 23rd Annual Movies for Grownups Awards tell stories about their incredible performances. Cher reveals her secret to growing up gracefully is by simply ignoring her age — and dancing like nobody’s watching at Usher concerts.

Plus: Henry Louis Gates Jr. dives into his roots and tells his life story; a comprehensive guide to managing risk and ensuring financial security; and wisdom for handling different home and health emergencies when no one is around.

In this issue of AARP The Magazine:

Cover Story: Robert De Niro

With a résumé as long and impressive as De Niro’s, any actor can pack up and call themselves fulfilled. However, in reflecting on his recent roles, his attitudes about acting, and his personal journey that now — at 80 years old — includes a newborn daughter, he’s proving that life can constantly be reinvented at any age.

Fitness Made Easy: Gabby Reece and Laird Hamilton

Former professional volleyball player Gabby Reece and big-wave surfer Laird Hamilton are the ultimate power couple featured on the back cover of ATM’s special fitness section, which includes how the two athletes encourage each other to stay in shape as well as guides to the four foundations of 50+ fitness, the perfect pickleball warm-up and the ultimate back-in-shape plan.

Movies for Grownups 2024

Blockbusters Barbie, Oppenheimer, The Golden Bachelor, Nyad and Killers of the Flower Moon are among this year’s winners of AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards. From Killers winning Best Picture to Rustin’s Colman Domingo winning Best Actor, an unusually large number of this year’s winning films tell true tales of influential moments and people in history.

The A List: Cher

Iconic singer and legendary award winner Cher reveals her mom’s advice on aging: If you don’t pay attention to age, it won’t pay attention to you. The eternally youthful star shares five life lessons she’s learned from her expansive career, from giving into love to the importance of persistence.

The Roots of Henry Louis Gates

Following the release of the 10th season of his PBS celebrity genealogy show Finding Your Roots, acclaimed Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates shares his own story. From his childhood in Piedmont, West Virginia, to testifying for the rap band 2 Live Crew, he reveals how he became the world’s fore-

most scholar of African American literature.

Risk!

Money risks are inevitable in today’s crazy financial world, but there are many smart ways to reduce their potential impacts. To help, we’ve created a unique four-part plan for reducing money risks. From making investments safer (while still guaranteeing a good return) to avoiding a financial crisis when you’re sick to a primer on “umbrella insurance” to a guide to arguably the biggest money risk of all — your own fears and misconceptions — this guide covers all the bases to help you ensure your financial health.

How to Save Your Own Life

When you live alone, it’s important to know how to handle potential crises. Whether it be a health emergency or someone breaking into your home, health and safety professionals offer insight into the best practices for dealing with dire emergencies.

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About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.

EXCLUSIVE: Robert De Niro Reflects on American History, Fatherhood—and the Methods to His Magic

EXCLUSIVE: Robert De Niro Reflects on American History, Fatherhood—and the Methods to His MagicPLUS: The iconic, award-winning actor—famed for baring his characters’ dark souls— reveals that one of his proudest moments as an actor was actually in a comedic roleWASHINGTON — Robert De Niro, two-time Academy Award winner and AARP Movies for Grownups® Best Supporting Actor, is not one to look back – despite an illustrious 60-year career. In the February/March 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the legendary actor reveals the tenderness behind his tough exterior as he reflects on life as a father and surprises readers with his career’s proudest moments.

De Niro talked at length with ATM shortly after the release of the critically acclaimed film Killers of the Flower Moon to discuss his preparation for the role, his approach to acting and also the priorities in his own life. Despite his reputation for serious roles, De Niro clearly prides himself in his versatility as an actor, revealing that one of his proudest acting moments is a scene in the action-comedy film Midnight Run.

With a resume as long and impressive as De Niro’s, many actors would have packed up and called themselves fulfilled. However, in reflecting at age 80 on his journey – which now includes a newborn daughter – he’s proving it is never too late for new beginnings and continued on-screen excellence.

The following are excerpts from ATM’s February/March 2024 cover story featuring Robert De Niro. The issue is available in homes starting in January and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.

Tearing up over his baby daughter Gia:

“Everything that I’m consumed with or worried about just goes away when I look at her. It’s wondrous. When she gets older – who knows? But that very sweet way she has of looking at you, taking you in, thinking and watching and observing…”

On what he’s learned from his expansive career:

“I’ve learned how not to worry or tax myself too much. I like to just let things happen.”

On learning the Osage language for his role in Killers of the Flower Moon:

“Well, my character was supposed to speak it well, so I got a great teacher, and we worked on Zoom.”

On the teaching of American History:

“As a country, we have not allowed certain stories to be told because they’re painful reminders. Well, it doesn’t matter if the history is painful. It’s what happened.”

On his proudest moment as a comedic actor in Midnight Run:

“This scene with Charles Grodin where I’m in a phone booth yelling at his bail bondsman, telling him I’m gonna leave him on the hook for a half a million dollars by killing Grodin. I’m going, ‘I will shoot him and I will dump him in a f——- swamp!’ And Chuck’s standing right there, so I do this quick little thing [a just kidding! look] to reassure him.”

Praise from actress Debra Messing after filming Alto Nights with De Niro:

“He prepares and prepares and prepares—and then tosses it all away. Every scene we did was improvised. It was terrifying at first. But then I just became more open to trying things. How many times have you heard an actor gushing about ‘how much I learned from Robert De Niro,’ right? Well, this is what they’re talking about.”

On the most important aspects of acting:

“Every character has a certain rhythm to it, and you have to do whatever it takes to locate that. There is a rhythm to the way you and the other actors work together. You all pick up on each other’s rhythms and play off one another. This is so important to me.”

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About AARP:

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.

AARP The Magazine Announces Winners of the Annual Movies for Grownups® Awards

LOS ANGELES — AARP The Magazine has unveiled the winners of the annual Movies for Grownups® (MFG) Awards with Killers of the Flower Moon taking the top honor for Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups. Every year, AARP spotlights films and TV content that feature crucial issues, thoughtful storylines and the most talented grownup filmmakers and performances that speak directly to a powerful 50-plus audience. 

“It’s been a good year for shows and movies by and for people over 50,” says AARP TV and Film Critic Tim Appelo. “Grownup talent and stories are being recognized across the board, and ageism in Hollywood does seem to be gradually eroding, with help from AARP. In 2000, shortly before the Movies for Grownups Awards began, only one of the top ten box office stars was over 50; today, half are.” 

For more than two decades, AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups has recognized the talent & experience of older actors and filmmakers. AARP continues to champion movies for grownups, by grownups, by advocating for the 50-plus audience, and encouraging films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.  

To learn more about AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups, visit aarp.org/moviesforgrownups  

The complete list of the Annual Movies for Grownups Awards Nominees and Winners: 

Best Picture/Best Movie for Grownups:  

Winner: Killers of the Flower Moon 

Nominees: Barbie, The Color Purple, Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro, and Oppenheimer.  

Best Actress:  

Winner: Annette Bening (Nyad) 

Nominees:  Annette Bening (Nyad), Juliette Binoche (The Taste of Things), Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Origin), Helen Mirren (Golda), and Julia Roberts (Leave the World Behind). 

Best Actor:  

       Winner: Colman Domingo (Rustin)  

Nominees: Nicolas Cage (Dream Scenario), Colman Domingo (Rustin), Paul Giamatti (The Holdovers), Anthony Hopkins (Freud’s Last Session), and Jeffrey Wright (American Fiction).  

Best Supporting Actress:  

             Winner: Jodie Foster (Nyad) 

Nominees: Viola Davis (Air), Jodie Foster (Nyad), Taraji P. Henson (The Color Purple), Julianne Moore (May December), and Leslie Uggams (American Fiction). 

Best Supporting Actor:  

Winner: Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon) 

Nominees: Willem Dafoe (Poor Things), Robert De Niro (Killers of the Flower Moon), Colman Domingo (The Color Purple), Robert Downey Jr. (Oppenheimer), and Mark Ruffalo (Poor Things).  

Best Director:  

Winner: Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) 

Nominees: Ben Affleck (Air), Michael Mann (Ferrari), Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer), Alexander Payne (The Holdovers), and Martin Scorsese (Killers of the Flower Moon).  

Best Screenwriter: 

             Winner:  Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (Barbie) 

Nominees: Noah Baumbach and Greta Gerwig (Barbie), David Hemingson (The Holdovers), Tony McNamara (Poor Things), Christopher Nolan (Oppenheimer) and Martin Scorsese and Eric Roth (Killers of the Flower Moon).  

Best Ensemble:  

Winner: The Color Purple 

Nominees: American Fiction, The Color Purple, Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer, and Rustin.  

Best Actress (TV):  

Winner: Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus) 

Nominees: Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show), Jennifer Coolidge (The White Lotus), Jennifer Garner (The Last Thing He Told Me), Imelda Staunton (The Crown), and Meryl Streep (Only Murders in the Building).  

Best Actor (TV):  

             Winner: Bryan Cranston (Your Honor) 

Nominees: Brian Cox (Succession), Bryan Cranston (Your Honor), Oliver Platt (The Bear), Rufus Sewell (The Diplomat), and Henry Winkler (Barry).  

Best TV Movie/Series or Limited Series:  

             Winner: Succession 

Nominees: The Bear, Fargo, Only Murders in the Building, Succession, and The White Lotus.  

Best Reality TV Series:  

Winner: The Golden Bachelor 

Nominees: The Amazing Race, America’s Got Talent, The Golden Bachelor, Jury Duty, and The Voice.  

Best Intergenerational Film:  

Winner: The Holdovers 

Nominees: American Fiction, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, The Holdovers, Leave the World Behind, and Poor Things. 

Best Time Capsule:   

Winner: Maestro 

Nominees: Ferrari, Maestro, Oppenheimer, Priscilla, and Rustin. 

Best Documentary:  

             Winner: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie 

Nominees: Invisible Beauty, Judy Blume Forever, The Lost Weekend, The Pigeon Tunnel, and Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. 

Best Foreign Film:  

Winner: The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom) 

Nominees: Amerikatsi (Armenia), Perfect Days (Japan), Radical (Mexico), The Taste of Things (France), and The Zone of Interest (United Kingdom).  

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About AARP 

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media. 

 

For further information: Paola Groom, AARP Movies for Grownups®, [email protected]

AARP Bulletin’s Exclusive New Year’s Money Guide: How to Conquer Inflated Prices in 2024

AARP Bulletin’s Exclusive New Year’s Money Guide: How to Conquer Inflated Prices in 2024A Bulletin expanded report shares how readers can help stretch their budget wisely and fend off the effects of economic inflationWASHINGTON—In the midst of economic uncertainties, AARP Bulletin offers readers crucial strategies to navigate the financial landscape of 2024. Starting the year off strong, the January/February issue empowers readers to make informed financial moves during a period of lingering inflation and high interest rates.

In the exclusive cover story, the Bulletin shares tips on how readers can:

Save on skyrocketing-through-the-sunroof car costs
Obtain a home loan amid high interest rates
Get a bump in employment benefits

Plus, an extended Q&A details what precisely is going on with today’s economy, in which many indicators suggest is positive and improving, yet public perception of their financial status is widely gloomy.

Also in this edition of the Bulletin:

Fraud Watch

When Hackers Attacked Me: The arrival of an odd text one morning led to a several-month journey dealing with a fraud attack for Rob Tannenbaum, a journalist who’s written for many of America’s most prestigious news organizations. In this harrowing first-person account, he reveals the steps he took to ultimately emerge without losing any money.

Your Life

Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement: America rightly honors and celebrates the leaders of the civil rights movement, people such as Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and Roy Wilkins. But behind the scenes were countless others who few know by name but were essential to the progress the movement achieved. Here are the surprising and uplifting stories of several lesser-known fighters, including Willie Pearl Mackey King on the Birmingham Jail Letter; Charles Person on the Freedom Riders; and Fred Gray on the Montgomery Bus Protest.

A Perfect Home Gym: This January countless Americans will be converting unused bedrooms, basement spaces or dens into workout areas. In this expansive and surprising graphic poster, the Bulletin details exactly how to create the optimal home exercise space – from flooring to wall coverings to the right technology to what gear to buy or avoid.

Live Well for Less

Product Returns Made Easier: Nearly one in six online purchases get returned, which explains why so many e-tailers have tried to shift more of the cost and hassle of returns to the consumer. Just in time for people dealing with post-holiday gift returns, Bulletin columnist Lisa Lee Freeman provides a total guide to the fast-changing methods that companies require to return online products.

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About AARPAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.

AARP Bulletin December Exclusives: Today’s Most Urgent Health Questions, How to Read the Fine Print, and The Risks of Medical Credit Cards

AARP Bulletin December Exclusives: Today’s Most Urgent Health Questions, How to Read the Fine Print, and The Risks of Medical Credit CardsWASHINGTON — The December issue of AARP Bulletin offers the latest news updates, stories, and tips that will help make the everyday better – from tips on navigating contracts and disclosures to insight on your top health questions. Plus an extraordinary interview with Johnny Rotten (aka, John Lyden) about caring for his wife as she dealt with dementia in her final years. 

The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:

Cover Story: Your Most Urgent Health Questions Answered

It’s the season again: for health hype, trends, study announcements, new viruses and product releases. The cacophony of health noise can make anyone concerned about their well-being confused and worried. To help, AARP gives honest, direct answers to questions about 18 current trending topics, among them weight-loss drugs, vegetable replacement pills, RSV vaccines, new COVID strains, the ice bath craze and more.

Q&A: John Lydon on his wife’s dementia: “She knew I loved her, she never forgot my name”

John Lydon, aka Johnny Rotten, lead singer of the Sex Pistols, was the embodiment of the Punk movement of the 1970s: tough, angry, sneering, rebellious, outrageous. And he has maintained that public persona for most his career. But in this in extraordinary interview, Lydon reveals a side few have ever seen: tender, caring, humble in his determination to care for his wife of over 40 years as she dealt with dementia. 

Your Money: Do I Really Have to Sign That?

This month, leave confusion behind and gain invaluable knowledge on smart contract practices – including how to navigate liability waivers, disclosure forms, and more. Plus, let the Bulletin’s experts equip you with the skills to discern when it’s time to walk away from a contract. In this issue, learn how to read that pesky fine print.

Medical Credit Cards and Their Risky Side Effects

From 2018 to 2020, people used medical credit cards or loans to pay for nearly $23 billion in health care expenses. While they are understood as a short-term solution, medical credit cards may come with other issues of their own – such as interest rates reaching 25% or more. 

Fraud Watch: When Fraud Hits Again and Again

The Bulletin sheds light on the alarming rise of rebound scams targeting recent crime subjects. Read about the subjects of these crimes and learn how if you were targeted by a scammer, you are more likely to be targeted again in this month’s Fraud Watch.

About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.

Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Sir Patrick Stewart On Crying While Watching Barbie, Melissa Etheridge On Never Having A Backup Plan, And The Extraordinary Connection Between Music And The Mind

Exclusives From AARP The Magazine: Sir Patrick Stewart On Crying While Watching Barbie, Melissa Etheridge On Never Having A Backup Plan, And The Extraordinary Connection Between Music And The MindPlus: The Potential Dangers of Anti-Obesity Medications; 5 Survivors Of Horror And Tragedy Tell Their Stories; And Small U.S. Cities With Big Retirement Potential Cover Story – Ringo Starr, 60 Years After Beatlemania

The legendary drummer opens up about his early musical memories, his joyous path through life, his new EP Rewind Forward and his ongoing relationship with The Beatles 60 years after their iconic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He shares, “Paul [McCartney] loves me as much as I love him. He’s the brother I never had. As an only child, suddenly I got three brothers. We looked out for each other.”

What I Know Now – Sir Patrick Stewart

Emmy and Tony Award-nominated and GRAMMY Award-winning actor Patrick Stewart gets candid about his troubled childhood with a violent father and finding an escape through acting. He also reveals he once took Paul McCartney’s Aston Martin for a spin in the ‘60s and like the rest of us, teared up watching Barbie. You can watch the exclusive interview with Patrick Stewart on YouTube now.

Upfront – Melissa Etheridge

GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge reveals that watching Barbra Streisand singing “People” in the film Funny Girl was her musical awakening and that her sister’s record collection introduced her to rock n’ roll. Melissa Etheridge sat down with AARP for a video series, which you can watch now.

The Extraordinary World of Music and the Mind

Our brains remember music in entirely different ways than they remember moments, conversations or visual scenes. And with that growing understanding, doctors are discovering new ways music can be used for health and healing. In particular, playing familiar music is proving a vital tool in helping people with dementia. An expansive report on music, memory and health – plus a quiz to see how well you can remember the pop songs of your youth.

Weight-Loss RX?

While medications like Ozempic seem to be miracle drugs for some, doctors warn that older patients should be cautious of the potential side effects. Here, physicians reveal questions to ask yourself before using the suddenly popular drugs that were meant for diabetes but are being widely prescribed for weight loss.

I Survived

From the Oklahoma City Bombing to the Jonestown Massacre, our world has seen its share of horrors. Read first-hand accounts of the brave survivors of some of the world’s most high-profile tragedies of what happened and how they’ve overcome their trauma and found inspiring ways to move forward.

Great Places to Live

Check out these surprisingly excellent places in America to live for older residents based on the things that matter most, such as nearby nature, health care access, cost of living, walkability or reliable public transit, and the local economy. Not to mention their intangible charm!

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About AARPAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

EXCLUSIVE: Ringo Starr Reflects On Brotherhood And The Beatles 60 Years After Appearing On The Ed Sullivan Show

EXCLUSIVE: Ringo Starr Reflects On Brotherhood And The Beatles 60 Years After Appearing On The Ed Sullivan ShowThe legendary drummer reveals he could never join another band. PLUS: The Making of his new EP “Rewind Forward,” and a new Beatles song “Now and Then”WASHINGTON—Musician, songwriter, and occasional actor Ringo Starr appreciates his memories of The Beatles but does not let them take hold of him. In the December 2023/January 2024 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), the legendary drummer opens up about his early musical memories, his joyous path through life, his new EP Rewind Forward and his ongoing relationship with The Beatles 60 years after their iconic appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

While Starr’s life has always revolved around music, his memories of music as a child hold a significant influence on him. He recalls how his stepfather shared both music and an open mind with him, moments so poignant that he made it a point to share music with his own children the same way.

He also shared with ATM about his time with The Beatles and the brotherhood they shared. From laughing off rumors of John Lennon following him around with a pen and paper to note his every thought to his memory of the band hearing their song “Love Me Do” on the radio for the first time, no one could understand The Beatles like The Beatles. Starr’s fondness runs so deep that he never could join another band full-time. However, he’s never let that fondness hold him back. With his All Starr Band, he continues to tour and make music with friends and even works out every day to put on the best show possible.

The following are excerpts from ATM’s December 2023/January 2024 cover story featuring Ringo Starr. His story kicks off a special AARP multimedia report on music and memory that deeply explores the role music plays in identity, happiness and increasingly, as a form of medicine for many health conditions, including dementia. The issue is available in homes starting in November and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.

On the title of his new EP Rewind Forward:

“One of my producers said, ‘We need a song with ‘rewind’ in it.” ‘Rewind’ is a great word, but I don’t want to be in the past, so out of nowhere, I said ‘rewind forward.’ My brain is faster than my mouth. All my life, strange things like that have come out, like the phrase ‘hard day’s night.’ It means that you rewind to a space that was happy, and then you go forward. Which makes perfect sense now.”

On the “new” Beatles song “Now and Then”:

“Last year, Paul called and said, ‘You remember that unfinished song of John’s, ‘Now and Then’? Why don’t we work on that?’ He sent it to me, and I played the drums and sang. We had a great track of John singing and playing piano, and George playing rhythm guitar. There were terrible rumors that it’s not John, it’s AI, whatever bullsh- – people said. Paul and I would not have done that. It’s a beautiful song and a nice way to finally close that door.”

On songs that bring back specific memories of his stepdad:

“I have great memories of my stepdad, who was a fan of big bands. When I hear big band music, I think of him. I was playing my music to him one day, and he said, ‘Have you heard this?’ And he played me Sarah Vaughn. That’s a huge memory for me, because he didn’t say, ‘The music you’re listening to is crap, get it off.’

On sharing music with his children:

“When my son Zak [a drummer who now plays with The Who] was 9, he came running in with a vinyl record. ‘You’ve got to hear this, Dad. It’s this guy named Ray Charles!’ And it was Ray Charles’ big band. I didn’t say, ‘Eh, I’ve heard hundreds of big band records.’ I took the position, well, let’s hear it together.”

On working with Paul McCartney on the song “Feeling The Sunlight”:

“Paul and I were in England, having dinner together [along with our wives]. I told him I was making an EP, and I said, ‘Why don’t you write me a song?’ He wrote the song and put bass on it, he put piano, he put the drums on—and I had to take the drums off.”

On Paul McCartney and John Lennon writing “With a Little Help From My Friends” for his voice and personality:

“John wrote several songs for me over the years, and George too. I used to be a rock drummer, and then they ruined my whole career. [Laughs.] ‘With a Little Help’ and ‘Yellow Submarine’ are the reasons I’m onstage every night.”

On his relationship with The Beatles:

“Paul loves me as much as I love him. He’s the brother I never had. As an only child, suddenly I got three brothers. We looked out for each other. We all went mad at different times. You can’t imagine what it was like, being in the Beatles. It got bigger and crazier.”

On staying fit before going on tour:

“I prepare every day. I work out with a trainer three times a week, and I do a couple of days on my own as well, just to keep moving. In the first All Starr Band, Joe Walsh was the guitarist. I said to Joe, ‘Let’s rock!’ I went down on my knees, but I couldn’t get back up. [Laughs.] That’s when I started getting myself together physically.”

On holding The Beatles together:

“I was the glue. [Laughs.] That’ll be in big letters: I WAS THE GLUE, SAYS RINGO. George was the first one to make a solo album [Wonderwall Music], and I was the drummer. John started the Plastic Ono Band, and I was the drummer. Paul likes to play drums himself, or I would’ve been on his albums too.”

On his marriage to Barbara Bach:

“Love is deep and odd. People think, Oh, you never have a bad day. We have bad days, and we’ve had a few rows, but we get through it. We don’t have bad months. I still love her, and hopefully she’s still got some feelings for me.”

On the Beatles’ appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show 60 years later:

“I can’t tell you how incredible it was. All the music I loved came from America: country, blues, probably half the records I bought were Motown. It was always American music, and 60 years later, I’m still here talking about it. Ed Sullivan was at the airport in London when we came back from a tour of Sweden. He didn’t know who we were, but when he saw the reaction of the crowd, he booked us. By the time we got to America, we had a single [‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’] that was number 1. Everything just worked out for the Beatles.”

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About AARPAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

 

AARP The Magazine’s Bonus Digital Issue: Martha Stewart, Still Relentless at 82, Bob Costas on Baseball Legend Dusty Baker, and How to Make Your Retirement Money Last

AARP The Magazine’s Bonus Digital Issue: Martha Stewart, Still Relentless at 82, Bob Costas on Baseball Legend Dusty Baker, and How to Make Your Retirement Money LastWASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine (ATM) announces its first-ever bonus digital issue that explores how aging in America is changing from all angles, be it medical, financial, cultural and even psychological. The special issue, which features some 14 feature stories, was created to commemorate AARP’s 65th anniversary since its founding in 1958.

This bonus ATM gives readers insight into the lives of celebrities 50-plus who exemplify longevity and reflect on aging – such as cover star Martha Stewart. In an exclusive first-person story, the businesswoman, writer and TV personality says she keeps busy every day by constantly trying new things and challenging herself. From recently gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated to maintaining her friendship with Snoop Dogg, to traveling with her grandchildren, she refuses to live a life of regrets and “what ifs.”

Go to aarp.org/bonusissue to read the full issue.

Also in this edition:

Martha Stewart’s Famous Apple Pie Recipe

In her conversation with AARP, the culinary icon told us, “What do I want people to say about me 100 years from now? Oh, I don’t know. Maybe, it’s just, ‘Did you make Martha’s apple pie? Because it really is the best recipe.’” To help make that goal a reality, here is her famous apple pie recipe and a bonus recipe for pie dough – just in time for Thanksgiving dinner!

A Tribute to Baseball Legend Dusty Baker, by Bob Costas.

At 73, Dusty Baker was the oldest manager in baseball to ever win the World Series in 2022. Bob Costas pays tribute to Baker’s legendary career, who he says is “one of the game’s most singular and respected figures.”

How to Make Your Money Last

How many years can you count on your retirement savings before they run out? AARP The Magazine’s finance editors walk readers through four proven strategies for making sure their money lasts through retirement, complete with tips for how to intelligently withdraw from retirement accounts.

The Future of Aging in Place … Is Moving?

Is renovating the place you currently live in really the only path to growing old in the neighborhood you now live in and love? Not at all: creative new housing options are becoming available that allow older adults to stay in their community, but in a place that is better suited to their needs than their current residence. From ADUs to multiuse developments, this issue details the best of these emerging home options.

Super Agers

This issue offers a deep look into the brains of “super agers” – people in their 80s and 90s who show the mental acuity of someone many decades younger – and how science is beginning to understand both their unique physiology and also the lifestyle traits that separate them from others​. 

The Secrets of Ageless Style

Fashion trends come and go, but style is both timeless and personal. To help readers better shape their personal style, AARP asked a top style guru to point out the unique style characteristics of many iconic women, including Lauren Hutton, Viola Davis, Imam, Diane Keaton and Naomi Campbell.

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About AARPAARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.

Special Reports from the November AARP Bulletin: Learning From Super Agers, Volunteering to Pay off Your Property Taxes, Protecting Your Home From Scammers, and Saving More at Department Stores

Special Reports from the November AARP Bulletin: Learning From Super Agers, Volunteering to Pay off Your Property Taxes, Protecting Your Home From Scammers, and Saving More at Department StoresWASHINGTON—The November issue of AARP Bulletin offers readers the latest news updates and stories – from the rise in programs nationwide that allow residents to pay property taxes via volunteering to saving big bucks at departments stores. The following are highlights from this month’s Bulletin:

Cover Story: Inside the Brains of Super Agers

A small percentage of overachievers in their 80s and 90s have the memory, thinking skills, and zest for life of people decades younger – and researchers are determined to find out how and why. What they’re finding is fascinating: a range of physical, mental and spiritual attributes that can add up to extraordinary longevity, resilience and happiness – aging as we all want it to be. Read the November AARP Bulletin to discover the tips and tricks of becoming a super-ager.

Fraud Watch: Can a Crook Steal Your Entire Home?

Stealing everyday items like a wallet or phone is a threat we all understand, but now thieves are targeting entire homes by finding fraudulent ways to assume control of a property’s deed. This month’s Fraud Watch breaks down two different deed scams so you can protect yourself. 

Your Money: Paying Property Taxes with Volunteer Hours

Looking for ways to pay your property taxes? Some older homeowners can volunteer for specified tasks in their community and have the value of that work applied to offset their property taxes. Read this month’s Your Money to learn more about the programs and where they are available.

Your Health: Are You Addicted to Junk Food?

Most of us know the sins of junk food – they’re often fatty, sugary, salty, chemical-filled and low in nutrition. But few realize that those very elements can make them addictive, not unlike cigarettes, drugs or alcohol. And that means weaning yourself off of them is harder than just saying “no more.” Here’s how junk food affects your brain and body and better ways to lessen your consumption.

Your Money: Saving More at Department Stores

There’s a reason some department stores are still healthy and widespread: They’ve learned to adapt to today’s retail world, often by offering a wide range of unique discounts, sales programs, membership opportunities and more. This month’s Live Well for Less column gives you specific tips and tricks to save big while shopping at department stores. 

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About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org/about-aarp/, www.aarp.org/español or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspañol and @AARPadvocates on social media.