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From the Editor
From Wall Street to My Street
The economic downturn has disproportionately affected older Americans.
In the News
Golf Carts Take to the Streets
Many people in retirement communities are purchasing golf carts to save money on gas.
DTV Coupon Program Expands
Nursing home residents are eligible to receive a $40 coupon toward a TV converter box.
The Poll: Digital Television
Do people know to be digital-ready by Feb. 17, 2009? What will people do to prepare for the digital TV broadcasting?
New Online Help for Caregivers
A new website has been launched for caregivers to provide information about Medicare and health care services.
Recapturing a Town and Its People
A photographer re-photographs people from Oxford, Iowa, more than 20 years later to show what it's like growing older in small-town America.
In Tough Times, Patients Seek Alternatives
The economic downturn has caused some patients to skip doctor appointments in order to save money on transportation costs.
What an Outrage: Living on a Time Bomb
A resident in Orlando, Fla., found out recently that her home was built next to a WWII military demonstration ground.
Free Health Care in the Budget
A town in Japan is paying for all medical services for residents age 75 and older.
He Waits on Tables and the Needy
An 87-year-old waiter uses his wages toward humanitarian causes.
Swedish Bank Gets the Ageism Message
After public outcry, a Swedish bank changes its loan policy that had previously restricted loans to people over age 70.
Your Money
Top Questions Members Are Asking AARP About Financial Security and the Economy
We asked financial experts to address the concerns people from across the country have about the economy.
Save a Buck: Pass the Popcorn
Websites and vendors offer inexpensive movie rentals across the country.
Save a Buck: Shopper's Helper
Visit ConsumerSearch.com, a website that consolidates more than 300 product reviews from experts.
Scam Alert: New Twist on Old Fraud
A series of e-mails have been sent recently under the false claim to update account information.
Ask Sid: Is There Really an Epidemic of License Plate Thefts?
More people are stealing license plates and putting them on their cars, filling up and driving away without paying.
Your World
Cold Comfort
The costs of heating homes are disproportionately higher for older Americans.
Your Health
Brain Cancer: Could Adult Stem Cells Be the Cause—and the Cure?
Scientists look into a new theory that could solve the mystery of brain cancer and other cancers.
Health Discoveries: Wintertime Blues
New research shows that many people have seasonal affective disorder, meaning they become more depressed in the wintertime.
Health Discoveries: Relief for Bad Knees
Arthroscopic surgery may not be any better than nonsurgical treatment to relieve arthritic pain in the knees.
Healthy Discoveries: The Scent of Roses for Rosy Dreams
Smelling roses may cause you to have pleasant dreams, and smelling something stinky could cause you to have nightmares.
Your AARP
Discounts: Adventure Ahead
The new AARP Travel Center makes it easy for AARP members to book flights, hotels and rent cars.
Where We Stand: Now the Work Begins
Once the election ends, what do we do next?
Databank USA: Rest in Peace
The number of federal and state-run veterans cemeteries in each state, D.C. and Puerto Rico.
The Law: Can a Company Fire an Employee for Taking Medical Leave?
The Family and Medical Leave Act was enacted to allow employees to take up to 12 weeks off for medical leave.
In the Know
Opinion: A Hospital Germ on the Warpath
C. diff is a bacteria spreading through hospitals and infecting hundreds of thousands of patients each year.
What I Really Know: About Making Ends Meet
Sparing a dime can go a long way.
Letters: High-Priced Drugs
Readers write in about the high cost of drugs and health insurance.
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