turning 50

Fight the Frump! Finding Your Perfect Pair of “Readers”

Posted on 09/20/2012 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Beauty & Fashion | Your LifeWho said reading glasses had to be frumpy? Since entering my 50′s, I’ve had to keep a 6x magnifying mirror adhered to my bathroom mirror so I don’t end up putting mascara on my lips. Presbyopia (an age-related condition whereby eyes have trouble focusing on objects that are close) is a natural byproduct of getting older, and I have it in spades. According to the Vision Council, the leading trade organization representing the optical industry, an estimated 90 million people …

Are You Ready to Embrace Your Inner Crone?

Posted on 09/12/2012 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Your LifeAging in America isn’t always easy, especially when we’re bombarded with messages trying to convince us that youth equals beauty. ‘Old’ is something we should avoid at all costs, they seem to tell us, and if we don’t . . . well, maybe it’s time to just step aside. It’s enough to make women run for the hills, or to the nearest plastic surgeon. That’s not what I chose to do after turning 50. Instead, I pulled myself up by …

The 7 Biggest Mistakes We Make After 50 (and How to Avoid Them)

Posted on 09/5/2012 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Your LifeI was worried when I turned 50 a few years ago. Like many of us, I was unsure about the right steps to take for better health, fitness, style . . . everything. Midlife can be a very confusing time, filled with all kinds of change, often making us anxious about our futures. This is the main reason I decided to research and write “The Best of Everything After 50: The Experts’ Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money and More.” …

Can Turning 50 Save Your Life?

Posted on 08/9/2012 by Barbara Hannah Grufferman | Best of Everything After 50 | Comments

Personal Health | Your LifeAs a new columnist for AARP, I wanted to introduce myself and share a little background about why I wrote “The Best of Everything After 50” and have become a very loud supporter of embracing your age . . . whatever it is. I look forward to having a lively dialogue with all of you in the months ahead! Is this your story, too? Five years ago I turned 50 and everything seemed to change overnight.  In my 20s, 30s and …

Charlie the Tuna Turns 50 Years Old!

Posted on 02/14/2011 by Charlotte Marshall | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Your Life50 is a big birthday no matter how you look at it, but here at AARP it’s especially important because it means you are officially eligible to become a MEMBER! What is a better way to bring in the big 5-0 for Charlie the Tuna than to present him with his very first AARP card?! On Friday the 11th in Times Square, NYC a whole slew of birthday activities were held in his honor. AARP spokeswoman Luci De Haan presented …

Robin Roberts Gets Her AARP Card!

Posted on 11/18/2010 by Alejandra Owens | General News | Comments

Entertainment | Personal HealthRobin Roberts is turning the big 5-0! On yesterday’s Good Morning America, and as part of the show’s “50 and Fierce” series, Robin connected with three experts on how to stay healthy physically at 50 and beyond. She walks viewers through her new workout routine (yoga!), and then talks with nutritionist Rachel Beller, Dr. Oz, and AARP’s Health and Fitness Ambassador – and tennis legend – Martina Navratilova. All three give Robin tips on how to stay healthy at 50. …