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FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! 10 Fall Aldi Finds You Didn’t Know You Needed. Spice up the fall with these non-food items. By Donna Fuscaldo, AARP. Published October 11, 2024. It's that time of year again to stock up on pumpkin spice cereal and apple cider,  but those aren’t the only fall items you’ll find gracing the shelves at Aldi, the discount supermarket chain with more than 2,400 stores across the country. The supermarket operator is also known for its Aldi Finds, an array of assorted goods that are popular with hardcore shoppers looking for unique buys beyond food. After all, who doesn’t want to go grocery shopping and also pick up a sweater for their pet or an inflatable skeleton for their front lawn this Halloween? https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2024/quirky-aldi-fall-finds.html

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FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! ▶️*** Updated October 09, 2024. ***◀️ AARP, AARP Foundation Raise $500,000 for Hurricane Relief Fund. AARP will match additional donations up to $300,000. By Natalie Missakian, AARP. AARP and AARP Foundation have raised more than $500,000 in less than a week for disaster relief to help victims of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, which killed more than 100 people and left millions without power throughout the Southeast. After Hurricane Helene, AARP matched donations dollar for dollar, up to a total of $100,000, with 100 percent of the funds going to organizations providing on-the-ground help to disaster victims. As Hurricane Milton makes landfall AARP has committed to matching an additional $300,000 in funds raised. https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/hurricane-helene-relief-fund.html

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! Election officials are working to overcome challenges in storm-ravaged states. By Natalie Missakian, AARP. Published October 04, 2024. Hurricane Helene battered the Southeast last week just as voters were registering and applying for absentee ballots, including in the key battleground states of North Carolina and Georgia, which could determine the outcome of the presidential election. Election officials from Florida to the Carolinas have been working to assess damage, minimize disruptions and get information out to voters amid widespread power outages, flooding and destruction from Helene. https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/hurricane-helene-voting/

FROM ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! AARP Foundation Launches Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. All donations will go to organizations assisting disaster victims. By Natalie Missakian, AARP. Published October 02, 2024. AARP Foundation has set up a relief fund to help victims of Hurricane Helene, which has killed more than 100 people and left millions without power throughout the Southeast. All funds raised will go to organizations providing on-the-ground help to disaster victims. https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/hurricane-helene-relief-fund.html

I thought I'd repost my story here.  It's been a rough  5 years for me and my husband.  We married late in life, he was a 47 year old bachelor when we married in 2011. Neither of us had children, and we've been happy, well as happy as "normal" married couples. This all started with my mother's sudden death in early May of 2019.  Undiagnosed pancreatic cancer took her in 2.5 weeks once we found out.  The following May, my aunt (mom's only sister) passed followed by my mother-om-law the very next day.  Aunt-bone cancer, MIL-stroke.  Later that year, in December, my sister-in-law (husband's brother's wife) passed from sepsis.  April of 2022, My husband's sister passed from kidney transplant failure and strokes.  Last September my father-in-law passed from a gallbladder infection.  That was all very hard to deal with in such a short time, but we thought we were done with all the grief for at least a few years.  This was not t

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! Don’t just set and forget this key part of your estate plan. By Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, AARP. Published September 23, 2024. While too many people procrastinate and never get around to drafting a last will and testament, that’s one financial chore you’ve wisely managed to tackle. And simply by having a will, you’re already ahead of the curve. According to the 2024 Wills and Estate Planning Study from Caring.com, only one-third of Americans have prepared a will. The survey found that roughly 40 percent of U.S. adults have put off this crucial financial task because they feel they don’t have enough assets to warrant drafting a will or preparing an estate plan. https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2024/times-to-update-your-will.html

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! Why I Think Florida Is Truly Our Greatest State. Sun, sea, sand, snowbirds and no state income tax. What’s not to love? By Marcia Kester Doyle, AARP Experience Counts. Published September 19, 2024. This is an opinion piece that only reflects the views of the writer and not necessarily those of AARP Experience Counts. I was born and raised in South Florida. I thought I'd eventually move out of state for a change of scenery. But no matter how many places I traveled to, the Sunshine State always lured me back. https://www.aarp.org/experience-counts/florida-greatest-state-case/

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! AARP Shares Vision for National Plan on Aging. America needs a plan to help its older citizens — and soon. By Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO, AARP. Published September 20, 2024. Most Americans understand the importance of planning to ­secure their economic futures and advance directives to ­prepare for their health care as they age. But for too long, there has been no federal action plan to protect our nation’s growing older population. By 2030, 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 or ­older. Yet many government policies and ­programs have not addressed the unique needs of the aging population. https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2024/jo-ann-jenkins-vision-for-aging.html

Any advice - I need to make a tough decision to either move with my adult daughter & my 2 grandchildren to a “multi generational home” or go myself to an over 55 community. The community has lots of activities, but many of them I can no longer do because of physical limitations (I am only 65, but walking is limited). I feel like I would have a better chance to meet people & make friends in the community, but it could  be hard because I can’t do a lot. I don’t want to move there & end up sitting in a house all alone. 

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! 5 Easy Ways to Transition Your Wardrobe Into Fall. A little layering and some darker hues and textures help announce the arrival of a new season. By Cindy Weber-Cleary, AARP. Published September 09, 2024. The Fashion Week runway shows started in New York last week. When I used to attend them as a magazine editor, I sometimes found it challenging to figure out what to wear. After all, the weather was usually still hot and summery, but many fashionistas felt pressure to be wearing new clothes from the upcoming fall season — like little kids wanting to wear a brand-new outfit for the first day of school. In my opinion, it makes more sense to dress for the weather, but if you are feeling the urge to get your September vibe on right away, here are five easy tricks. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/style-trends/info-2024/fall-transition-outfits-clothes-fashion.html

I just got a link from an AARP Livable e-mail, for an article about "Elder Orphans". The article contained a link to a closed Facebook group for us. If you request to join the group, a 3-item questionnaire pops up, asking your age, marital status, and status regarding children. Then you have to wait for the administrator to check it out & approve you. It should be interesting to see what information they provide, and what the conversations are about.

GRATEFUL I AM RETIRED = LESS GAS USED  💃💃💃 You won’t feel much relief but there are some categories where prices are coming down. By Donna Fuscaldo. Published January 11, 2024. https://www.aarp.org/money/budgeting-saving/info-2024/consumer-product-prices-falling.html

So many people say, "Why aren't you on Facebook?" I get less kind versions of that question too! 🙄😲  It just seems like one more thing to "manage" in my life.  Also, one more way to get identity thief issues.  I communicate with my family and small intimate circle of friends fine without it.  Christine

Hey everyone. Things are good here and I finally got my Christmas present. I got to see one of my favorite bands CREED for the first time on Friday. They were freaking awesome especially Scott Stapp. He has still got it and I know some are not going to agree with me but I think he is sexy and looked incredibly HOT. My husband has been gone 18 months now but,  I had a big smile on my face and singing along. I went with my daughter and son in law which made it more special. Plus,  my daughter videoed my favorite song so I have that memory with me always. Love to you all. ❤️❤️❤️

I would luv to hear your thoughts on these states and your experiences in them. At the moment I am living in Virginia while I TRY to "transistion" back to Florida. Left in 2015 and my daughter wants me "closer" to her there. Thanks,Nicole  👵

Hello AARP Online Community I received this message from AARP Connect to Affect and thought I would share. https://connect2affect.org/why-friends-are-important/ I spent a lot of time working and raising families and not much time making friends. They mentioned three types of friends. I've got a lot of catching up to do! What kind of friends are you looking for? FRIENDS WHO GIVE YOU EMOTIONAL SUPPORTWhen you’re feeling down or going through a hard time, talking things over with a supportive friend can make a real difference to your mental health. What does emotional support feel like? Your friend makes you feel heard and acknowledges your point of view. Often referred to as a good listener, someone to lean on, or a sounding board, friends who express empathy are invaluable to our emotional well-being.FRIENDS WHO GIVE YOU HELPFUL ADVICEHaving a buddy you can talk to when making a big decision or need some practical pointers on say, using video chat, can help you stay

Never Again! What's On Your Unbucket List? These are the things I swear I will never do again. By Ann Brenoff, AARP Experience Counts. Published May 16, 2024. *** USE LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO READ THIS ARTICLE *** [1] Then enter Email Address you used to sign in to use This Site.   [2] Then enter the password you use.   [3] Lastly, there are 3 LETTERS that will "pop up" as their SECURITY CHECK. Enter those.   [4] Then click log in. https://www.aarp.org/experience-counts/unbucket-list/

FROM ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE. Mother’s Day as a Grownup Isn’t Always Easy! From growing apart to caregiving to guilt, our moms aren’t always easy to love as we get older. Here’s how to deal with Mother’s Day By Robin L. Flanigan, AARP. Published May 08, 2024. It’s almost Mother’s Day, that time of year when greeting card companies and commercials extol mothers and daughters, who lovingly show gratitude and share special, happy memories. But if your relationship with your mom is more difficult than doting — whether that’s because you’ve always been at odds, you’ve grown apart as you’ve gotten older, or personality changes, cognitive decline or caregiving issues have come into play — it can be a tough time to figure out how to recognize the day. *** USE LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO READ THIS ARTICLE *** [1] Then enter Email Address you used to sign in to use This Site.   [2] Then enter the password you use.   [3] Lastly, there ar

This drama has grabbed my heart and mind. Anyone with elder parents or who are (like me) elder, should watch this and learn... Please, to our Children and Grandchildren know, we "children of the 60s" and "children of the 70s" experienced more negative and positive events than any generation before us in the US and many other countries. If you watch this with open heart and mind, you'll understand us, and also why we're so proud of all of you for surviving us... For $5 monthly donation this 3-part drama is available to anyone; go to your local PBS channel site. This drama is excellent and worthy of everyone joining PBS with donation!

They ADD so much to OUR lives!!! Nicole  👵

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE! 5 Car Safety Systems Older Drivers Should Not Skip. Older drivers are among the safer drivers. But car safety tech can still help you stay injury-free. By John R. Quain, AARP. Published May 02, 2024. With more older drivers on the road than ever before, experts were concerned there would be more accidents. But the truth ended up being much different. Older drivers are actually some of the safer drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  “With aging boomers, we were worried that crashes and fatalities would increase, but we didn’t see that happen,” says Aimee Cox, research associate at the nonprofit Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. *** USE LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO READ THIS ARTICLE *** [1] Then enter Email Address you used to sign in to use This Site.   [2] Then enter the password you use.   [3] Lastly, there are 3 LETTERS that will "pop up" as their S

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ANY COMMENTS?  🤔  THIS IS AWESOME THEY MAKE TIME FOR EACH OTHER IN THESE "SUPER BUSY" TIMES!  👵 Parallel Journeys: How to Make a Friendship Last Five Decades. From bachelor days to life as grandparents, two Navy men have been brothers throughout. By Alexandra Frost, AARP Experience Counts. Published April 04, 2024. In the summer of 1977, midshipmen Glenn McIntyre, who was in the ROTC program at Miami University of Ohio, and Edward Johnson, studying at Virginia Military Institute, were mistaken for each other. The lookalikes were going through a summer of military experiences, including visiting air and submarine bases from Texas to California, to learn about service options. They became fast friends and swapped rugby shirts. *** USE LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO READ THIS ARTICLE *** [1] Then enter Email Address you used to sign in to use This Site.   [2] Then enter the password you use.   [3] Lastly, there are 3 LETTE

HAVE YOU SEEN ONE OR PLAN TO?  🤔  I HAVE NOT AND NEED TO!  👵 FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE. Can Watching a Solar Eclipse Really Make You Go Blind? How to safely view and photograph this astronomical phenomenon By Elizabeth Agnvall, AARP. Published March 26, 2024.  *** USE LINK AT BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO READ THIS ARTICLE ***   [1] Then enter Email Address you used to sign in to use This Site.   [2] Then enter the password you use.   [3] Lastly, there are 3 LETTERS that will "pop up" as their SECURITY CHECK. Enter those.   [4] Then click log in. https://www.aarp.org/health/healthy-living/info-2024/solar-eclipse-eye-damage.html