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Volunteer Opportunity

City Year unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world.

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Brain Health Tip

Stare ahead and—without moving your eyes—check the periphery to rouse neural and spatial centers.

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Recipe of the Week

Vary our brown rice and shrimp salad by exchanging the shrimp for tuna, chicken, pork, or beef.

Voices

Amy Goyer

When Grandma Moves In

By Amy Goyer

AARP family expert Amy Goyer explains how multigenerational households have become standard, as families grapple with tough times.

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Returning to Work

By Bob Skladany

Career counselor Bob Skladany answers readers' questions about resuming work. 

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Inauguration Hotels

By Peter Greenberg

Most Washington, D.C., hotels are booked for this historic event. So consider nearby cities like Baltimore, or look into condo-rental services.

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Do Blood-Type Diets Work?

By Andrew Weil, M.D.

Dr. Debunker offers his expertise on eating according to your blood type.

AARP In The News

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Divided We Fail Wants You

AARP has renewed its effort to fix the U.S. health care and economic crises by launching town-hall meetings as part of the Divided We Fail initiative.

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