Helen Mirren Shares Passions for America and Reveals ‘All My Boyfriends Had to Have a Shirt Made By Me’ in Exclusive AARP The Magazine Interview
The iconic, award-winning actress on taking creative liberty in her roles, wrangling horses, the joys of being in a Western, and finally having her own action figure
WASHINGTON – Helen Mirren may be known for her dramatic roles, several of them playing British royalty, but the 77-year-old Emmy-, Tony-, and Academy Award-winning actress remains game to take on new challenges. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Mirren in Butte, Montana, where she is filming the Western TV series 1923, with whom she co-stars with Harrison Ford (the series premieres December 18, 2022 on Paramount+) to discuss her impressions of America, horse riding, and the many talents she has developed throughout her expansive career.
The London-born actress dives into the importance of portraying accurate representations of her characters onscreen, the tireless practice that goes into perfecting her craft, her love of fashion, and embracing the natural changes that come with age. Mirren also shares her excitement over her upcoming action figure (she will play the villain Hespera in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, in theaters March 17, 2023), her love of making clothing by hand, and a new skill she just learned this year for a role: learning how to drive a horse-drawn buggy.
Mirren also shares her lifelong passion for clothes making, and that “all my boyfriends had to have a shirt made by me … Very bad shirts.”
The following are excerpts from ATM’s December 2022/January 2023 cover story featuring Helen Mirren. The issue is available in homes starting in December and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.
On making shirts and giving them to boyfriends – including Liam Neeson:
“I did make one for Liam, oddly enough,” she says. After a moment, she adds: “We loved each other. We were not meant to be together in that way, but we loved each other very, very much. I love him deeply to this day. He’s such an amazing guy.”
On her first time in the American West and drinking with cowboys:
“I was in San Francisco with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and our next gig was in Detroit four days later. So, several of us took the train. That train ran across the desert, through the Rockies, then through forests, and more desert. It gave me my first eye on America. The train would stop in the middle of a town with no train station or anything. I remember stopping in Cheyenne, getting off the train, going into a bar and having a drink with a couple of cowboys, then getting straight back on the train again.”
On the representation of Western films leading up to her series 1923:
“I’ve always loved Westerns. I grew up watching Wagon Train on my neighbor’s telly. But one thing that has always annoyed me about westerns is that the characters were all simply Americans, as if they’d been there all along.”
“Here in Butte, at the turn of the century, people came from Cornwall, from Wales, many came from Ireland, from Montenegro, from all sorts of different European mining areas. And from Asia. I love imagining that cacophony of accents. So I thought it would be good if Cara were an immigrant. I’m playing her with a Irish accent, working on the theory that Cara never really lost that accent when she got here, which feels a bit like me. I had an accent when I arrived in America and I’ve never lost it.”
On learning how to drive a buggy:
“Driving two horses is harder than one,” she says. “When there are two of them, they tell each other what to do; whereas a single horse, he or she is listening only to you.”
The horse wrangler for 1923, movie veteran Diane Branagan, got a great sense of how Dame Helen works. “She’s a sponge, she absorbs everything and practices tirelessly, and practices perfectly too, which is probably what makes her a great actor. The horses need to know that you are looking ahead, at the horizon. You have to know where you’re going, and keep your eye out. Helen’s very good at communicating that. She sees what’s ahead.”
On embracing change and New Year’s resolutions:
“Well, the thoughts that you have when you’re 16, you have exactly the same thoughts when you’re 76, which is very annoying. And every year I make the same New Year’s resolutions: I will not procrastinate. And every year I procrastinate. I will be more communicative. And every year, I fail to be communicative. Certain character failings stay with you forever, it seems to me.
“But in another way, we change totally. I mean I am a completely different person compared to the person I was at 22 or 23. Even your skin changes. Your body changes. What you can and can’t do, what you’re capable of, changes; the way you think changes.”
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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 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.
Helen Mirren Shares Passions for America and Reveals ‘All My Boyfriends Had to Have a Shirt Made By Me’ in Exclusive AARP The Magazine Interview
/in Medicare News /by mglHelen Mirren Shares Passions for America and Reveals ‘All My Boyfriends Had to Have a Shirt Made By Me’ in Exclusive AARP The Magazine Interview
The iconic, award-winning actress on taking creative liberty in her roles, wrangling horses, the joys of being in a Western, and finally having her own action figure
WASHINGTON – Helen Mirren may be known for her dramatic roles, several of them playing British royalty, but the 77-year-old Emmy-, Tony-, and Academy Award-winning actress remains game to take on new challenges. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Mirren in Butte, Montana, where she is filming the Western TV series 1923, with whom she co-stars with Harrison Ford (the series premieres December 18, 2022 on Paramount+) to discuss her impressions of America, horse riding, and the many talents she has developed throughout her expansive career.
The London-born actress dives into the importance of portraying accurate representations of her characters onscreen, the tireless practice that goes into perfecting her craft, her love of fashion, and embracing the natural changes that come with age. Mirren also shares her excitement over her upcoming action figure (she will play the villain Hespera in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, in theaters March 17, 2023), her love of making clothing by hand, and a new skill she just learned this year for a role: learning how to drive a horse-drawn buggy.
Mirren also shares her lifelong passion for clothes making, and that “all my boyfriends had to have a shirt made by me … Very bad shirts.”
The following are excerpts from ATM’s December 2022/January 2023 cover story featuring Helen Mirren. The issue is available in homes starting in December and online now at www.aarp.org/magazine/.
On making shirts and giving them to boyfriends – including Liam Neeson:
“I did make one for Liam, oddly enough,” she says. After a moment, she adds: “We loved each other. We were not meant to be together in that way, but we loved each other very, very much. I love him deeply to this day. He’s such an amazing guy.”
On her first time in the American West and drinking with cowboys:
“I was in San Francisco with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and our next gig was in Detroit four days later. So, several of us took the train. That train ran across the desert, through the Rockies, then through forests, and more desert. It gave me my first eye on America. The train would stop in the middle of a town with no train station or anything. I remember stopping in Cheyenne, getting off the train, going into a bar and having a drink with a couple of cowboys, then getting straight back on the train again.”
On the representation of Western films leading up to her series 1923:
“I’ve always loved Westerns. I grew up watching Wagon Train on my neighbor’s telly. But one thing that has always annoyed me about westerns is that the characters were all simply Americans, as if they’d been there all along.”
“Here in Butte, at the turn of the century, people came from Cornwall, from Wales, many came from Ireland, from Montenegro, from all sorts of different European mining areas. And from Asia. I love imagining that cacophony of accents. So I thought it would be good if Cara were an immigrant. I’m playing her with a Irish accent, working on the theory that Cara never really lost that accent when she got here, which feels a bit like me. I had an accent when I arrived in America and I’ve never lost it.”
On learning how to drive a buggy:
“Driving two horses is harder than one,” she says. “When there are two of them, they tell each other what to do; whereas a single horse, he or she is listening only to you.”
The horse wrangler for 1923, movie veteran Diane Branagan, got a great sense of how Dame Helen works. “She’s a sponge, she absorbs everything and practices tirelessly, and practices perfectly too, which is probably what makes her a great actor. The horses need to know that you are looking ahead, at the horizon. You have to know where you’re going, and keep your eye out. Helen’s very good at communicating that. She sees what’s ahead.”
On embracing change and New Year’s resolutions:
“Well, the thoughts that you have when you’re 16, you have exactly the same thoughts when you’re 76, which is very annoying. And every year I make the same New Year’s resolutions: I will not procrastinate. And every year I procrastinate. I will be more communicative. And every year, I fail to be communicative. Certain character failings stay with you forever, it seems to me.
“But in another way, we change totally. I mean I am a completely different person compared to the person I was at 22 or 23. Even your skin changes. Your body changes. What you can and can’t do, what you’re capable of, changes; the way you think changes.”
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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 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.
Stay Healthy This Winter! Your Top Questions About Covid, Flu and More, Answered in the November Issue of AARP Bulletin
/in Medicare News /by mglPLUS: The Growing Shortage of In-Home Caregiving Workers
AARP Bulletin Offers Older Americans A Cheat Sheet to Help Fight Inflation
/in Medicare News /by mglLearn the Smart Money Moves to Help Protect Your Finances in the October Issue’s Cover Story
WASHINGTON—For those who are rattled by daily news reports on the stock market, inflation, energy prices and housing costs, AARP Bulletin shares this reassuring suite of tips: Avoid the noise, rein in unneeded spending, hold off on any big financial move, and instead focus on the long term. This month, the Bulletin offers readers a comprehensive guide with tips to spending, investing, and staying Zen during turbulent financial times.
Our editors have rounded up a handful of respected money gurus like Jim Cramer (Mad Money) and Jean Chatzky (HerMoney.com) to share helpful tips for readers who are looking to preserve their nest egg, spend their money better, and lower their financial risks.
In the October cover story, we discuss:
Also in this month’s Bulletin:
Your Health
Your Money
Fraud Watch
Your Life
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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 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.
Exclusively From AARP The Magazine: Adam Sandler Gets Philosophical About Aging, Actor Harry Hamlin Talks Trusting Your Gut, And ‘70s Icon Linda Ronstadt Reflects On Her Family and Health
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusively From AARP The Magazine: Adam Sandler Gets Philosophical About Aging, Actor Harry Hamlin Talks Trusting Your Gut, And ‘70s Icon Linda Ronstadt Reflects On Her Family and Health
Plus: Award Winning Artist Patti LaBelle Gives Life Advice; Our Annual List
of Medical Breakthroughs That Are Changing Everyday Lives; The Best Winter Travel Destinations; and an Exclusive Look at the Plight of Ukraine’s Elderly During War
WASHINGTON—This fall, the October/November 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) reflects on the maturity and changes, both in life and career, that come with age. Cover Feature and comedic genius Adam Sandler compares his mentality and confidence to his younger self just starting in the comedy scene, and how he now views the up-and-coming prodigies. Heartthrob Harry Hamlin talks following your intuition, even if that means saying no to the ‘big one’ – including a massive three-movie deal with Warner Bros. Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt reveals excerpts from her upcoming memoir “Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands” while looking back on her childhood, her own style of parenting, and her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. And Patti LaBelle gives advice for living honestly and happily off the stage.
Plus ATM offers a 2022 health special exploring medical breakthroughs that can change everyday life for those living with or are predisposed to cancer, heart disease, brain disease, vision loss and more!
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
Cover Story: Adam Sander
Award Winning actor and producer Adam Sandler takes the time to look back on the start of his career and the confidence and maturity he’s gained over the decades. From comparisons to other rising comedians, to his own self-reflection as he tackles older movie roles, Sandler is grateful for the insight he continues to grow.
What I Know Now – Harry Hamlin
Actor Harry Hamlin talks following your gut, despite what might be offered your way, the secret to a 25+ year marriage, and his priorities when it comes to career and family.
Linda Ronstadt: A Family Album
Excerpts from Linda Ronstadt memoir detail a childhood in Sonora full of wide-open skies, a beautiful yet unforgiving terrain, and a community of love filled with friends and family.
Sitting down with ATM, Ronstadt explains her childhood influence, and how it’s affected her own children’s upbringing, and their eventual move to San Francisco, as well as the international success of her career. Ronstadt also touches on her diagnosis, and how she uses writing as her new means to travel.
The A List – Patti LaBelle
Award winning artists Patti LaBelle talks paying your dues, staying quiet but active off the stage, and continuing to persevere despite the cruelties life might throw at you.
Health Special – Medical Breakthroughs that are Changing Lives Now
The Magazine breaks down the technologies and treatments that are available, now or in the near future, that will improve the lives of millions of Americans. Focusing on Heart Disease, Vision Loss, Cancer, Heart, Brain and Lung Health, the top technologies include implants, medication monitors, early detection and more.
Travel Special – Hot Fun in the Wintertime
ATM also makes a compelling case to take vacations in the winter, detailing some of America’s best cold-weather destinations and pleasures that don’t require skis. Where best to go for a dog sleigh ride, hot-spring soaking, snow shoeing, snowmobiling and more!
An AARP News Report – Being Old in Ukraine: A Dispatch from the War
AARP dispatched a war correspondent and photographer to document the lives of older Ukrainians living along the front in the war with Russia. Their tales are shocking and despairing– imagine operating a nursing home with warfare all around you – and yet their resilience gives hope. How modern war is particularly tough on older citizens today, only in AARP The Magazine.
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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 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.
Exclusively From AARP The Magazine: Adam Sandler Gets Philosophical About Aging, Actor Harry Hamlin Talks Trusting Your Gut, And ‘70s Icon Linda Ronstadt Reflects On Her Family and Health
/in Medicare News /by mglExclusively From AARP The Magazine: Adam Sandler Gets Philosophical About Aging, Actor Harry Hamlin Talks Trusting Your Gut, And ‘70s Icon Linda Ronstadt Reflects On Her Family and Health
Plus: Award Winning Artist Patti LaBelle Gives Life Advice; Our Annual List
of Medical Breakthroughs That Are Changing Everyday Lives; The Best Winter Travel Destinations; and an Exclusive Look at the Plight of Ukraine’s Elderly During War
WASHINGTON—This fall, the October/November 2022 issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM) reflects on the maturity and changes, both in life and career, that come with age. Cover Feature and comedic genius Adam Sandler compares his mentality and confidence to his younger self just starting in the comedy scene, and how he now views the up-and-coming prodigies. Heartthrob Harry Hamlin talks following your intuition, even if that means saying no to the ‘big one’ – including a massive three-movie deal with Warner Bros. Award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt reveals excerpts from her upcoming memoir “Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands” while looking back on her childhood, her own style of parenting, and her battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. And Patti LaBelle gives advice for living honestly and happily off the stage.
Plus ATM offers a 2022 health special exploring medical breakthroughs that can change everyday life for those living with or are predisposed to cancer, heart disease, brain disease, vision loss and more!
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
Cover Story: Adam Sander
Award Winning actor and producer Adam Sandler takes the time to look back on the start of his career and the confidence and maturity he’s gained over the decades. From comparisons to other rising comedians, to his own self-reflection as he tackles older movie roles, Sandler is grateful for the insight he continues to grow.
What I Know Now – Harry Hamlin
Actor Harry Hamlin talks following your gut, despite what might be offered your way, the secret to a 25+ year marriage, and his priorities when it comes to career and family.
Linda Ronstadt: A Family Album
Excerpts from Linda Ronstadt memoir detail a childhood in Sonora full of wide-open skies, a beautiful yet unforgiving terrain, and a community of love filled with friends and family.
Sitting down with ATM, Ronstadt explains her childhood influence, and how it’s affected her own children’s upbringing, and their eventual move to San Francisco, as well as the international success of her career. Ronstadt also touches on her diagnosis, and how she uses writing as her new means to travel.
The A List – Patti LaBelle
Award winning artists Patti LaBelle talks paying your dues, staying quiet but active off the stage, and continuing to persevere despite the cruelties life might throw at you.
Health Special – Medical Breakthroughs that are Changing Lives Now
The Magazine breaks down the technologies and treatments that are available, now or in the near future, that will improve the lives of millions of Americans. Focusing on Heart Disease, Vision Loss, Cancer, Heart, Brain and Lung Health, the top technologies include implants, medication monitors, early detection and more.
Travel Special – Hot Fun in the Wintertime
ATM also makes a compelling case to take vacations in the winter, detailing some of America’s best cold-weather destinations and pleasures that don’t require skis. Where best to go for a dog sleigh ride, hot-spring soaking, snow shoeing, snowmobiling and more!
An AARP News Report – Being Old in Ukraine: A Dispatch from the War
AARP dispatched a war correspondent and photographer to document the lives of older Ukrainians living along the front in the war with Russia. Their tales are shocking and despairing– imagine operating a nursing home with warfare all around you – and yet their resilience gives hope. How modern war is particularly tough on older citizens today, only in AARP The Magazine.
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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 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.
Adam Sandler Gets Introspective with AARP The Magazine – Talks Aging, His Pivot Toward Serious Roles, and How Raising Kids Has (or Hasn’t) Affected His Mindset
/in Medicare News /by mglAdam Sandler Gets Introspective with AARP The Magazine – Talks Aging, His Pivot Toward Serious Roles, and How Raising Kids Has (or Hasn’t) Affected His Mindset
While renowned for his comic genius, the award-winning actor and producer dives into the inspiration behind the recent success of his dramatic projects, his strategies when it comes to raising his daughters, and future plans for both on and off the stage
WASHINGTON—Well into his sixth decade, Adam Sandler is a man of many titles – slapstick comedian, SNL alum, serious actor, movie producer, doting parent, ardent hoopster, perpetual kid and loyal pal. AARP The Magazine (ATM) caught up with Sandler (whose new project You Are SO Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah! just finished filming this August) to discuss his expansive career and reasons behind his recent and successful pivot into the dramatic films.
Sandler explains the importance of choosing roles that explore what it means to grow older, and grapple, with one’s place in the universe, especially as he himself enters the age group he once made the target of jokes. Looking back on his time at SNL, Sandler reflects on the maturity he’s gained since his 20s as well as how it feels having his daughters reach a similar age when he first began. Sandler also touches on his bucket list items still to be ticked off, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
The following are excerpts from ATM’s October/November 2022 cover story featuring Adam Sandler. The cover story can be read online now at aarp.org/magazine/.
On getting to the age that young Adam Sandler loved to poke fun at:
“I like my age, and it’s fun to play my age. It’s freeing. I don’t have to be true to anything other than what I look like and what I think and what I do in life. I’m nonstop commitment to my projects, though I don’t have the same discipline to keep my body in shape. There hasn’t been one movie where I’ve stayed the same weight throughout a three-month shoot. I used to worry about it. Now I’m okay.”
On Drama vs. Comedy:
“I like giving myself over to a new challenge. Sometimes I feel like I’m tapped out with new thoughts, and then all of a sudden, something new comes up and I go, ‘Okay, how can I make this happen?’ It was cool as hell pushing myself in new ways like I did on Uncut Gems. Running around the Diamond District in New York, the intensity of that amazing character, or in Hustle, being around the greatest NBA players, and not worrying about laughs as much as what each character is going through and pulling for. But I do love comedy more than anything.”
On growing up since SNL:
“I’m calmer than I used to be. I used to go nuts. I had a quick temper, quick reactions. I made a lot of dumb mistakes and said a lot of stupid things. Looking back on relationships, I could be an ass. I was selfish. I was competitive with other comedians and stuff. My father would say, “That guy’s funny,” and I would say, “Hey, I’m funny, blah, blah,” and he’d be, like, “Why can’t you both be funny?” Because I was hungry, I didn’t always see clearly then.”
“I’m also better at appreciation. I appreciate other people’s talent now rather than competing with it—in every field, in every sport, every part of showbiz. A lot of young comedians, a lot of the new cast on SNL, they just make me laugh now.”
On raising his daughters:
“My biggest challenge is trying not to steer them in certain directions to believe the things I believe and like the things I like. There are so many bands I love, starting with the Beatles but also Zeppelin, the Who, the Kinks. I’ll try to sneak something on the radio, like Van Halen, and when they’re singing along in the car go, “You like this?” Then I’ll play a deeper track and another one, when I probably should have quit at that first one. My wife—and the shrink—say I should just let stuff happen instead of getting so involved. Let them come up with those equations themselves.”
On his legacy:
“I want people to continue to enjoy what I’m doing. I hope they’ve had a good time with my movies, with what we’ve given them and, whether you’ve liked me or not, appreciate that I’ve tried my best.
“I’m just amazed people have trusted me as long as they have in this business and given me shot after shot. Because it would suck to do something else.”
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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 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.
For further information: Paola Groom, AARP, 202-434-2555, [email protected];
Daniel Alarcon, AARP, 202-538-0105, [email protected]
AARP Bulletin: At Long Last, Sweeping Drug Price Relief for Older Americans
/in Medicare News /by mglWASHINGTON—For more than 60 years, AARP has been fighting to help make prescription drugs more affordable for older Americans. With the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic new law will finally bring significant relief from high drug prices. This month, the AARP Bulletin cover story guides readers through how the legislation will help older Americans.
“This is a commonsense approach that people across the political spectrum support,” notes AARP CEO Jo Ann Jenkins in the piece. “In fact, the only opposition for all these years has been from big drug companies. What’s more, the law will provide older Americans with peace of mind, knowing that the drugs they need to stay healthy – and, often, to stay alive – won’t impoverish them.”
The cover story goes into detail about everything readers need to know regarding the new law:
PLUS: The Teen Mental Health Crisis and How Parents and Grandparents Can Help: Professionals are sounding the alarm about teen mental health. Rates of loneliness, depression and attempted suicide among teenagers are higher than ever before in modern American history. To help parents and grandparents support their young loved ones, AARP Bulletin offers the insights of dozens of health professionals, counselors, educators and doctors that will offer much-needed tips – and hope.
Read about how social media, which can be mental health lifelines for isolated teens, can also facilitate bullying and harassment; mental health support systems like counseling are nowhere near the levels they need to be to tackle this crisis; school shootings and similar events are leaving children with fewer places where they can feel safe; and more.
Also, receive important tips from the professionals in the field about the ways you can have an honest discussion with your teenager about phone use, social media, and mutual trust. This month, discover the actions you can take to help them feel safe and supported.
Also in this month’s issue:
Your Money
Your Health
Your Life
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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 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 Special Summer Issue Gives America the Positive Jolt it Desperately Needs!
/in Medicare News /by mglAARP The Magazine Special Summer Issue Gives America the Positive Jolt it Desperately Needs!
Included In The Issue: Exclusive Interviews With 16 Country Music Stars, 26 Of America’s Best Regional Foods, Sex Advice For 50-Plus Couples, Author James Patterson Reveals His Secrets, Actor Bryan Cranston Tells Stories, Delicious Ideas For Your 4th Of July Cookout, AND Extraordinary Tales Of People Who Witnessed History Being Made
WASHINGTON—AARP The Magazine (ATM) is heating up this summer with exciting celebrity exclusives, tasty cookout recommendations and much more! Best-selling author James Patterson turns the story on himself with a sneak peek into his new memoir ‘James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life’ set to release June 6th. Join renowned actor Bryan Cranston as he opens up on his reasoning behind past career choices as well as future roles including his upcoming film Jerry and Marge Go Large. Answer your personal questions in the Sex Ed Guide for adults with advice on emotional and physical aspects to maintaining a healthy sex life.
Plus, some of the best hometown cuisines across the country are ranked based on location, actress Angie Harmon reveals her secrets to staying serene while stressed, and the unity of country music celebrate and cherished amongst its biggest stars.
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
James Patterson, Revealed
The best-selling author is telling a new tale… about himself. Patterson has turned his prodigious storytelling skills to looking back on his own journey through his new memoir, James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life written as a sequence of short, often amusing tales covering his working-class childhood. (Exclusive excerpts included.)
What I Know Now – Bryan Cranston
Actor Bryan Cranston takes a look into his past roles, how he’s grown through the industry, and what the future may hold for his career.
Sex Ed: A Guide for Grownups
A guide for grownups on how to keep the heat in a relationship including: tips and tricks for yourself and your partner, advice for overcoming common bedroom obstacles, and the health benefits of maintaining an active sex life.
What to Eat When In…
World renown chef Andrew Zimmern and food guru Kelsey Ogletree travel across the country, ranking the best hometown cuisines— from blowfish tails to chili cinnamon rolls.
The A List – Angie Harmon
Actress Angie Harmon offers advice into how she stays calm during life’s most hectic moments and what helps bring peace to her daily routines.
Cover Story: For the Love of Country
Country music’s biggest stars including Dolly Parton, Zac Brown Band, Shania Twain, Loretta Lynn, and more are taking a moment to celebrate all that unites us this Independence Day. Plus, Nashville’s music scene is diversifying, and a light is shown on the artists on the forefront of the change.
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 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.
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We explore more below of what the CDC says in regards to women and stroke.
What puts women at risk for stroke?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a main risk factor for stroke. More than 2 in 5 women have blood pressure greater than or equal to 130/80 mmHg or are taking medicine to control their blood pressure. Only about 1 in 4 of those women have their blood pressure controlled to below 130/80 mmHg.
Stroke risk increases with age, and women live longer than men.
Women also have unique risk factors for stroke, including:
Why are African American women at higher risk for stroke?
Stroke is the third leading cause of death among African American women, and they are more likely to die from a stroke than non-Hispanic white women or Hispanics in the United States.2 African Americans have the highest rate of death due to stroke.
Almost half of African Americans have a risk factor that can lead to a stroke.
Why are Hispanic women at risk for stroke?
Stroke is the third leading cause of death for Hispanic women.
How can I prevent stroke?
High blood pressure is one of the main risk factors for a stroke. Measure your blood pressure regularly to help your health care team diagnose any health problems early.
Most strokes can be prevented by keeping medical conditions under control and making healthy lifestyle changes:
Know your ABCS of heart and brain health:
Get tips and ideas for healthy eating and make a personalized meal plan at from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Make lifestyle changes:
Work with your health care team: