The AARP Bulletin, the Web Page Version

If you're looking to commune with those your own age or just want to know what's going on for seniors in Washington D.C. go to aarp.org/bulletin which is the web version of the AARP Bulletin. The AARP Bulletin just happens to be the biggest magazine measured by subscription members in the United States. It has sales of over 24 million copies which is only slightly more than AARP the Magazine.

The two publications of AARP both have corresponding websites that are in many ways better than the magazine. This week in aarp.org/bulletin I found the following stories highlighted on the home page: Why Midterm Elections Matter, Racing to Beat Hunger, On the Ballot: Medical Marijuana, and Had Your Fill of Campaign Smears? This is a teaser on the home page. Many other topics are covered in this bulletin which focuses on seniors and speaks to seniors specifically in the above stories by threading an older person's point of view through the story lines.

Aarp.org/bulletin has thirteen topics it covers in the monthly magazine... they are: health, money. work, personal growth, politics & society, relationships, home &garden, food, travel, entertainment, technology, giving back, member benefits. If you aren't a member of AARP you can still browse and stroll through the two websites, however if you become a member of AARP you will receive a copy of AARP Magazine free. The membership includes benefits such as discounts at Walgreen's, Denny's, and Borders. The membership is $16 for a year and cheaper rates apply for multiple year memberships.

If you go on aarp.org/bulletin you can even play games and do computer jigsaw puzzles. If you have trouble accessing the games there is a section to answer your computer questions and help you fix it. Just go to "Games/Puzzles FAQs" on the "Help" page. This site is nothing if they're not helpful as evidenced by the FAQs section which contains a ton of answers for anything you can think of pertaining to AARP. Under the category of "General Questions" you can find out where to volunteer. AARP activities can be discovered as well in the category "General Questions." To request a speaker to talk at your club or gathering there is a link as well. Taxes are a big issue for seniors and understanding tax forms are also an issue. There is a link on this site to get help preparing your taxes. As we age some of us have a need for driver safety tips. To help everyone stay safe AARP has a number to call to help: Drive Safety...1-888-AARP-NOW. Also on the help page on aarp.org/bulletin is a number to call if you're receiving two AARP magazines at your address. It is: 1-888-OUR-AARP. Some people might not know AARP offers medical insurance to members who are between 50 and 64 years old. To find out about that go to "Membership Benefits" and click the appropriate link. If you want to actually interact with other seniors or AARP members there is a forum for everyone to share their thoughts with others on subjects of concern to seniors.

Resources:
www.aarp.org/bulletin...Accessed on 10/30/2010
www.nyjobsource.com/magazine.html