Movies for Grownups Awards 2025: Meet the Winners!

AARPs annualMovies for Grownups Awardshave arrived! Many people use AARPs awards to predict wholl win at the Oscars on March 2. Watch the highly entertaining ceremonyhosted by Alan Cumming, 60, onPBS Great Performanceson Feb. 23. Brodys character is a monumental achievement in a monumental film.

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 45 words · Paula Rogers

Premios Movies for Grownups del 2025: ¡Conoce a los ganadores!

Llegaron los premios anualesMovies for Grownups, de AARP! Muchas personas usan los premios de AARP para predecir quien ganara en los Premios Oscar el 2 de marzo. El personaje de Brody es un logro monumental en una pelicula monumental. Mejor actor de reparto

February 8, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Charles Mendoza

Breaking Stereotypes: The Push for Real Representation of Older Adults in Movies and Television

Interviews were conducted online and via phone. For media inquiries, contact External Relations atmedia@aarp.org. Gamers 50-Plus Are a Growing Force The 50-plus crowd is embracing gaming. They feel it’s time well spent thanks to multiple benefits.

February 7, 2025 · 1 min · 36 words · Aaron Williams

Can She Pass Her First Manifestation Challenge?

This is the second in a three-part series. Read Bellows' first column, which covers her introduction to manifestation,here. This is my big chance to launch a lucrative side hustle and leave unemployment behind. But nerves are taking over. At 2:30 a.m. my time, my heart pounds as the tech adjusts my mic. The emcee introduces me. I step onto the stage, jittery from too much coffee, staring into blinding lights....

February 7, 2025 · 2 min · 355 words · Jerry Warren

Job Seekers Targeted by a Work-From-Home Reshipping Scam

(MUSIC SEGUE) [00:00:30] Bob: Welcome back to The Perfect Scam. I’m your host, Bob Sullivan. But precisely because job seekers can be under so much pressure, they’re often vulnerable to manipulation. It involves a woman named Cathy Junior in Utah who lives with her husband in an assisted-living facility. She’s really charming. So let’s begin there. [00:01:22] Cathy Junior: I got remarried and we had my, my husband was falling....

February 7, 2025 · 11 min · 2208 words · Megan Stevens

Prescription Drug Costs Continue to Vex Midlife and Older Adults

Most midlife and older adults take prescription drugs and continue to be concerned about affording them. Notably, there are no significant differences by political affiliation. The final weighted data reflect the U.S. population of adults 50 and over. The survey interviews averaged six minutes in length. The interviews were conducted in English December 1216, 2024. For more information, like contact Teresa A. Keenan attkeenan@aarp.org. For media inquiries, like contact External Relations atmedia@aarp....

February 7, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Joyce Brown

Does a game per day keep the doctor away?

casual games, such asWords with Friends and Right Again! Video games benefits for cognitive functions have already been widely demonstrated, with a main effect on executive functions. [3] Many individuals already have found great benefit in playing video games. How do the benefits of playing video games carry over to everyday life? It is easy to forget play does not need an ulterior motive. It is one of the most important things we do in our lives....

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Terry Morris

Older Workers and Self-Employment: A Fact Sheet

Self-employment is a critical aspect of understanding the 50+ workforce. This Fact Sheet provides details on self-employment trends among various age groups and other demographic groups. More research is needed to understand the drivers and implications of declines in self-employment among older workers. Benefits can still fall short.

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 48 words · Michelle Murphy

Permission for 50-plus Gamers to Play Video Games

Even in retirement, demands remain to stay healthy, contributing members of society. So, whats an easy, on-demand activity providing highly coveted me time and an escape from reality? I thought people would think that I had lost my mind. Theyd talk about how a woman shouldnt be doing that, especially not a woman of my age. But, I bought it anyways. And I love it! … And I am certainly not addicted to it or anything like that!...

February 6, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Annette Morris

Retiring While Black — Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

7 Facts That Underlie the Racial Retirement Gap Getting Retirement Advice While Black 7 Ideas to Reduce the Racial Retirement Gap Steps to move the needle on equity 3 Tips to Help You Negotiate Salary 3 Couples Talk About Retiring While Black

February 6, 2025 · 1 min · 42 words · Leah Barr

About AARP Research

See a full list of benefits and explore all that AARP membership offers. A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. See below for more details. We support AARP advocacy AARP Research provides analysis to support AARPs social impact and federal advocacy agendas. We also look at key geo-demographic variables to support AARP membership and social impact efforts. For media inquiries, yo email the AARP External Relations Office atmedia@aarp....

February 5, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Edward Crosby

10 Dating Tips From Senior Dating Influencers

After 31 years of marriage to her soulmate, Simpson says her priorities have shifted significantly. Its such a relief not to have a checklist of requirements in a mate anymore. Thus, you may have some hesitations about hopping on one. My best advice here is to dump the stigma! It feels creepy and may even feel like sexual harassment, adds Walsh. So, if youre single of any age, a dating app is the place to start....

February 4, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Jamie Carroll

Providing Critical Support and Guidance to Fraud Victims

The experience often results in significant financial and emotional distress. TheAARP Fraud Watch NetworkHelplineeffectively advises callers on how to avoid scams and supports victims through the trauma of fraud. A recent survey of 300 adults who used the helpline highlighted its impact. Survey respondents reported significant improvement in managing their emotions and well-being after calling the helpline. Respondents lauded the expertise, support, and actionable advice provided by the helpline. Approximately two-thirds found the helpline specialist very knowledgeable (65 percent) and very empathetic (68 percent)....

February 3, 2025 · 1 min · 137 words · Michele Montgomery