Open Thread: Act Your Age…Not!!
03/26/2023

Open Thread: Act Your Age…Not!!

How old are you – in your mind, not your body? Thanks to researchers on ‘mental age,’ you can learn you mental age via an online quiz. What’s yours?The post Open Thread: Act Your Age…Not!! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Medicare Prescription Drug Rebate Rule
03/24/2023

Medicare Prescription Drug Rebate Rule

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a comprehensive legislative package encompassing healthcare, tax, and climate change provisions. The law…The post Medicare Prescription Drug Rebate Rule appeared first on MedicareFAQ.

Stephen Talbot: What I Saw at the Demonstration
03/23/2023

Stephen Talbot: What I Saw at the Demonstration

A child star alum of Leave It to Beaver, Stephen Talbot, 74, just completed a documentary about what he saw during the 1969 Vietnam antiwar movement.The post Stephen Talbot: What I Saw at the Demonstration appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld on diving after 60
03/22/2023

Skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld on diving after 60

Champion sky-diver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld will gather with 100 skydivers, all 60+, for the largest ever simultaneous freefall of older adults. The post Skydiver Dan Brodsky-Chenfeld on diving after 60 appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Ask Joan: When Is It Time To Dump the FWB?
03/20/2023

Ask Joan: When Is It Time To Dump the FWB?

When is it time to dump a Friend with Benefits? Joan Price, Senior Planet’s Senior Sex contributor counsels a reader. What’s your take on FWBs? The post Ask Joan: When Is It Time To Dump the FWB? appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Ask The Techspert: What is an RSS feed?
03/18/2023

Ask The Techspert: What is an RSS feed?

What is RSS? How does it work, and why is it important? Learn all about it with a Senior Planet example. The post Ask The Techspert: What is an RSS feed? appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Pregúntele al Techspert: ¿Cómo manejar mi computadora lenta?
03/16/2023

Pregúntele al Techspert: ¿Cómo manejar mi computadora lenta?

¿Tarda su computadora una eternidad en iniciarse? ¿Funciona más lento que la melaza en enero? Nuestro Techspert tiene consejos sobre cómo acelerar su sistema.The post Pregúntele al Techspert: ¿Cómo manejar mi computadora lenta? appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

OMG! My wallet’s gone!!!
03/16/2023

OMG! My wallet’s gone!!!

If your wallet is lost or stolen, your cash, your credit and your identity are at risk. Here’s how to handle that emergency.The post OMG! My wallet’s gone!!! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Money: Best Online Finance Sites
03/13/2023

Money: Best Online Finance Sites

Staying on top of changes in 401(k) and IRA rules, tax laws, or Medicare is important. – and exhausting. What online sources do experts suggest?The post Money: Best Online Finance Sites appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Open Thread: The First Time Online
03/12/2023

Open Thread: The First Time Online

We’re the only ones who lived pre-internet. Readers, what was the first thing you did or looked up online? Tell your story in the comments!The post Open Thread: The First Time Online appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Meet the Trainer: Jeanette Giancaspro
03/11/2023

Meet the Trainer: Jeanette Giancaspro

The leader of our Creative Creations Discussion Group has some special insights about creativity for National Crafts Month.The post Meet the Trainer: Jeanette Giancaspro appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Creative Tech: Use Your Laptop!
03/09/2023

Creative Tech: Use Your Laptop!

Feeling an itch to be creative? Here are three creative things you can do from your laptop (or desktop) computerThe post Creative Tech: Use Your Laptop! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Rick Clendenen, 72: The Joy of Pickleball
03/08/2023

Rick Clendenen, 72: The Joy of Pickleball

Sponsored Athlete Rick Clendenen is ready to teach the Senior Planet community about one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation.The post Rick Clendenen, 72: The Joy of Pickleball appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Best Budgeting Apps – for Free
03/06/2023

Best Budgeting Apps – for Free

Budgeting apps can keep you on track with spending and ease record-keeping for filing your return…and some are free! The post Best Budgeting Apps – for Free appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

How To Promote Mental Wellness in Old Age
03/02/2023

How To Promote Mental Wellness in Old Age

Not everything that shines is always gold, and this rings true when it comes to your “golden years” without proper…The post How To Promote Mental Wellness in Old Age appeared first on MedicareFAQ.

How To Be a Snowbird Without Breaking the Bank
03/02/2023

How To Be a Snowbird Without Breaking the Bank

If you’ve ever found yourself amid a frigid winter storm daydreaming of life on a sunny beach, the snowbird lifestyle…The post How To Be a Snowbird Without Breaking the Bank appeared first on MedicareFAQ.

A Senior Sweep at Oscars?
03/02/2023

A Senior Sweep at Oscars?

At this year’s Academy Awards, age only serves to enhance talent, with one senior earning his 53rd nomination at 90 years of age.The post A Senior Sweep at Oscars? appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Crucial Tips for Downsizing Your Budget During Retirement
03/01/2023

Crucial Tips for Downsizing Your Budget During Retirement

Budgeting for retirement begins decades before you reach your golden years. If you don’t prepare early, you’ll wish you had….The post Crucial Tips for Downsizing Your Budget During Retirement appeared first on MedicareFAQ.

Q&A: Artist Kevin Blythe Sampson
03/01/2023

Q&A: Artist Kevin Blythe Sampson

Kevin Blythe Sampson, a pioneer in many ways – in art and in breaking racial barriers – talks about his journey and the healing power of found objects. The post Q&A: Artist Kevin Blythe Sampson appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Arthritis: No Cure, But Ways to Ease the Pain
03/01/2023

Arthritis: No Cure, But Ways to Ease the Pain

Arthritis is incurable but there are ways to manage the pain, say experts. The post Arthritis: No Cure, But Ways to Ease the Pain appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.

Get Social – and Let’s Discuss!!
02/27/2023

Get Social – and Let’s Discuss!!

Senior Planet Discussion Groups, like “Finding Purpose, Wellness and Community After 60,” are great to build community or share experiences.The post Get Social – and Let’s Discuss!! appeared first on Senior Planet from AARP.