AARP Magazine
From LoveToKnow Seniors
AARP Magazine is the signature publication of the American Association for Retired People (AARP).
AARP Magazine Topics
The AARP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the needs of people over the age of 50. The AARP participates in political and advocacy activities, but it also concerns itself in the education of its 35 million members and improving their quality of life. The diverse topics featured in AARP Magazine help the organization fulfill these last two goals.
Money
Since many AARP members haven't actually retired yet, there are frequent articles on retirement planning and pension concerns. There are also features related to living within your means, getting the most for your money, and sharing your finances with others, including your children and favorite charities.
Health
AARP focuses on the physical and mental health concerns of an aging population. Articles also focus on living a healthier life, from eating better to getting more exercise.
Travel
Retirement means free time, and what better way to fill the days than with travel? AARP recognizes the diverse ages of its members and profiles vacations suitable for seniors looking to relax and more active baby boomers.
Family
Family articles focus on the changing dynamics of seniors' families. Topics involve everything from dealing with adult children living at home to being a good grandparent.
People
Notable people of the past and present are featured in captivating human-interest stories. The annual Impact Awards honor inspirational seniors - the 2007 honorees include everyone from Robert DeNiro to a professor campaigning for better math and science education.
Entertainment
While magazines like People focus on youthful celebrities and empty pop culture moments, AARP Magazine profiles mature entertainers and features movies and television older adults can enjoy.
Lifestyle
Whether evaluating the best places to retire or offering advice on returning to college, the magazine helps readers make the most of their senior years.
Food
Complementing the magazine's health features, the food section provides numerous healthy options and tips for dealing with dietary concerns. However, there's still room for comfort food and tasty treats.
Books
Read detailed reviews to find out the best books among today's bestsellers.
Departments
Additional departments include advice columns and several areas focused on providing short, useful tips.
Online Content
The magazine's website mirrors the content of the print magazine while offering several online-only features to enhance the reader's experience.
- Search current and past issues to find the articles you need.
- A searchable recipe database gathers hundreds of recipes from the magazine's pages.
- Online quizzes and interactive tools complement magazine content.
- While crossword puzzles appear in the print version of the magazine, the publication's website offers additional games and puzzles that can be completed online or printed out.
- The Daily Diversions section offers horoscopes, celebrity birthdays, and "This Day in History."
- AARP Magazine's web presence adds interactivity to the reading experience with message boards. Links to relevant topics appear alongside feature articles, prompting readers to continue the conversation.
- Subscribers can also manage their accounts online, updating contact information, adding information on a spouse or partner, and changing their names.
- A biweekly enewsletter keeps subscribers informed of current news and site updates.
Subscriptions
AARP Magazine is only available to AARP members. If you're not an AARP member, it may be possible to find print copies of AARP Magazine at libraries, medical offices, and senior centers. However, anyone can access the online version of the magazine to enjoy many of the feature articles.
This page has been accessed 835 times. This page was last modified 07:45, 7 June 2008.
© 2006-2008 LoveToKnow Corp.
