Who Inspires You?
Our annual Inspire Awards honor ten extraordinary people age 50 and over whose innovative thinking, passion, and perseverance have made the world a better place. Honorees include health crusaders, children’s advocates, poverty fighters, community builders, and more. Tell us about someone you know—personally or not—age 50-plus whom you admire for improving our world.

Pre-Need Funeral Policies
The AARP The Magazine article “R.I.P. Off” investigates a growing national scandal: pre-paid funeral contracts that aren't honored when funeral companies change hands, go out of business, or raid their trust funds so money isn’t there when it’s needed. Thousands of Americans have been victims of pre-need funeral abuses—are you one of them, or have you found that purchasing a pre-paid plan was a good move? Share your experience here.

Excuses for Not Exercising
Most Americans know how important regular exercise is for one’s health, yet so many of us repeatedly break our New Year’s resolutions to get—and stay—fit, coming up with all sorts of absurd reasons for not sticking to our fitness goals. What are the most ridiculous excuses you’ve used or heard for not exercising?

Don't miss the related AARP The Magazine article "Get Off the Couch" for tips for staying motivated.

Have You Found Your Calling?
In the related AARP The Magazine article, career coach and author Dan Miller stresses the importance of identifying and understanding your skills and abilities; personality traits; and values, dreams, and passions in order to find the right work fit. He maintains that this is just as important for older workers looking for second careers as it is for younger people. Did you find fulfilling work at midlife or beyond by looking inward and following your dreams? Share your story here.

How’s Your Sex Drive?
Have you or your partner experienced changes in your libido? If so, you’re not alone. Read the related AARP The Magazine article “Whither Desire” (don’t miss our tips for regaining an active sex life!), and share your story here. When did you notice the change? How have you dealt with it? If you’ve got a secret for rekindling desire at 50+, we’d like to hear about it.

Calling All Caregivers
People looking after ailing loved ones are often at great risk for mental and physical illnesses themselves, but many caregivers do not seek help. Use this message board as a forum for connecting with fellow caregivers, and a place to share suggestions for coping with the demands of caregiving. Read the related AARP The Magazine article “Caring for the Caregiver.”

Going Gray
“To dye or not to dye,” muses Anne Kreamer in her book Going Gray: What I Learned About Beauty, Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity and Everything Else That Really Matters, reviewed in AARP The Magazine Online. For many people—both women and men—going gray is an emotionally difficult experience. How do you feel, and what have you done, about going gray? Do you color your hair, or have you chosen the natural route? How much, if at all, do you worry about what your hair color communicates to the world? Join the discussion on our message board.

Loss of a Parent
In her essay “On My Own,” Iris Krasnow writes about the experience of losing her mother. She says it wasn’t until her mom died that she finally felt like a “real adult”—at age 52. Have you lost one or both of your parents? How has it affected you? React to Krasnow’s story of reconciliation, loss, and grieving and share your own story with fellow readers.

Is There Life After Death?
AARP The Magazine did a survey to find out what Americans in the second half of their lives think about life after death. Read the related article and join the discussion here. If you do believe in an afterlife, describe your visions of Heaven and Hell.

JFK’s Death
In his book Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, famed prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi debunks myths about the death of JFK, maintaining that Lee Harvey Oswald killed Kennedy and acted alone. Read the related AARP The Magazine article and share your own theory about what happened that fateful day in American history. Also, tell us your memories of that time.

Global Warming
In his AARP The Magazine article “Global Meltdown,” renowned environmental reporter Andrew Revkin explains that global warming is becoming a legacy issue for older Americans, and that we need to act now to protect our children and our children’s children. Are you leading a climate-friendly life (turning your thermostat down, driving a hybrid, etc.)? Tell us how, and share your thoughts on global warming.

What Is a Grownup?
In the July & August 2007 issue of AARP The Magazine, Editor Steven Slon explores what it means to be a grownup. Read the article and watch the accompanying video to find out what he and others think about adulthood. Then join the discussion here on our message board by completing this sentence: “You’re a grownup when….” And tell us at what age you started to feel like an adult.

Getting Along With In-Laws
In the related AARP The Magazine essay "The In-Law Switch," Larkin Warren describes her in-law relationships from both perspectives—mother and daughter. Describe your own experience of being or having a mother- or father-in-law, and share any advice you have for fellow readers struggling to find common ground with an in-law.

Live Better With Less
Author-economist-activist Bill McKibben maintains that the more Americans acquire, the less happy we are, and the more we damage our environment. Further, if developing countries follow our lead, the planet will suffer greatly. Read the related AARP The Magazine article "Live Better With Less," and share your opinions and experiences here. Do you think we need to downsize the American way of life? Will this make us happier? Have you yourself downsized? If yes, how?

Empty Nesters
So, your children have finally moved out of the house and you've got the place to yourself/yourselves. Is it everything you dreamed it would be—or everything you dreaded? The Empty Nest is a collection of essays by parents whose kids have flown the coop. Read our review of the book and share your empty nest experiences here with fellow readers. Consider these questions: What are the best and worst parts of being an empty nester? Did your relationship with your spouse change after your children moved out? What's the biggest change in your daily routine since the kids left? What happens when they come home for visits?

Your Solutions for Social Security
In his most recent novel, Boomsday, satirist Christopher Buckley throws out a tongue-in-cheek solution to keep Social Security solvent: government-sponsored suicide for older Americans. What ideas—crazy or otherwise—do you have for keeping Social Security solvent? Share your suggestions with fellow readers here on our message board. Read our exclusive interview with Buckley.

Writing to Live
Author Joan Didion dealt with her husband’s sudden death and daughter’s terminal illness by writing The Year of Magical Thinking, her memoir of loss and mourning. How have you dealt with the loss or illness of a loved one? What words of wisdom or comfort can you share with others who are struggling to cope with their own grief? Read the related AARP The Magazine article “Writing to Live.”

Have You Taken a Leap?
In her book Leap!, Sara Davidson presents real-life examples of people who are reinventing themselves after 50, successfully making the “leap” to the next phase of their lives. Have you made this transition yourself, in your work or personal life? Share your experiences here on our message board, along with any advice you might have for others looking to find new purpose after 50.

Bless Our Contractors
In her AARP The Magazine essay "Bless Our Contractors," Martha Weinman Lear tells us she has—thus far—survived her kitchen redo, and has managed to maintain her sense of humor (and her marriage) despite so many things going wrong. We want to know about your home renovation project—the good, the bad, and the ugly. Share your experiences here.

Health Nut
The related AARP The Magazine article "Health Nut" profiles Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, an 86-year-old doctor and fitness fanatic who chose—for himself and his wife and nine children—a nomadic life of surfing and obsessive lean eating. We'd like to know what you think of Doc's unconventional lifestyle and his hardnosed ideas about healthy living and the achievement of "superior well-being." Share your thoughts here on our message board.

MFG
In our sixth annual Movies for Grownups™ Awards, we recognize outstanding films from 2006. Were any of your favorite movies of the year missing from our list? Was a brilliant performance overlooked? Would you have distributed these awards differently? Share your rants and raves here.

Cleaning Out Clutter
The related AARP The Magazine article “Conquering Clutter” explores the reasons why people hoard and offers tips to help pack rats “declutter.” We’d like to know the strangest, funniest, or most interesting thing you’ve uncovered while cleaning out your home or office, and whether you decided to keep it or throw it away. Share your story here on our message board.

Thoughts on Aging
In our Web-exclusive Q&A with Isabel Allende, the bestselling author says “I'm 64, and I'm as healthy and strong as I was when I was 20. So I have to look at myself in the mirror and ask: what happened to this body? Inside I feel as though I have not aged, but outside, of course, we do age.” What about you? How do you feel about your own aging? Share your thoughts here.

Secrets
In the related article on AARP The Magazine Online, we learn how older Americans are more likely to maintain significant, long-held secrets—and how best to divulge them. In this special message board, please share your own experiences with revealing a powerful secret later in life.

Keeping Your Kids Afloat
The related article from AARP The Magazine looks at the growing phenomenon of young adults turning to their parents for financial assistance, and offers tips for dealing with these often difficult situations. Have you helped your adult children with money, or let them move back home? Share your own tips, stories, and concerns with fellow readers.

Homeschooling Grandchildren
The related article in AARP The Magazine raises the question of whether the growing number of retirees homeschooling their grandkids are effective. The job doesn’t come without its challenges, but some grandparents swear by it. Share your opinions about homeschooling and any relevant experiences here.

Growing Up in the 1950s
In his memoir, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid, Bill Bryson takes a stroll down memory lane, reminiscing about growing up in Iowa in the 1950s. Read about the book in our discussion guide, check out our Q&A with the author, then share your strongest childhood or adolescent memories here with fellow readers. Are you, like Bryson, nostalgic about this time in America? Why or why not?

Job Changes
An increasing number of older workers are switching careers after the age of 50. The AARP The Magazine article “Presto Change- o” looks at this growing trend and features five go-getters who made a move at midlife or beyond. Have you joined the ranks? Tell us about your experiences, and share advice with fellow readers who might be considering an occupational transformation of their own.

Living Longer
In the related special report from AARP The Magazine, we learn a myriad of tactics—from simple exercises to changes in diet—that can add healthy years to our lives. But what if scientists ultimately made it even easier by developing a longevity pill of some sort? Would you take it? Consider your long-term physical and financial well-being, among other factors, when responding here.

Surviving Breast Cancer
As the related article in AARP The Magazine indicates, women will encounter several difficult choices when diagnosed with breast cancer. And because treatment decisions often boil down to what’s best for each patient’s lifestyle and personality, many recently diagnosed women find it most helpful to talk to women who have been through treatment. Please share your questions and experiences here.

Adult Children of Divorce
As the related article from AARP The Magazine reveals, divorce often hits children hardest when they're already grown—fully capable of understanding their parents' trauma and often shocked by the sudden departure from decades of familial bliss. Older Americans and their adult children alike should come together here to share insights from their own experiences with midlife divorce.

Happy 60th Birthday!
In the related article from AARP The Magazine, editor Karen Reyes celebrates her 60th birthday—and those of many other boomer cohorts this year—with a peek at the results of a special AARP survey that sought boomers' birthday wishes and dreams. Tell us, what will you be wishing for when you blow out the candles on your 60th-birthday cake?

Rise and Shine
In her novel Rise and Shine, author Anna Quindlen weaves a story of two grown sisters around a pivotal event that results in a reversal of roles. Read about the book in our discussion guide, then share your own sibling stories on our special message board. Has your relationship with your sibling(s) changed since childhood? If so, how?

Late-Life Higher Education
Returning to school for advanced study will soon be the way to prepare for the most rewarding chapter of your life, says Harvard Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter in her AARP The Magazine article on going back to college at age fifty-plus. Read the article and share your thoughts on Kanter’s vision of “late-life higher education” for older Americans who want to make a positive impact on their communities and the world.

Friends for Life
In the AARP The Magazine article "Friends for Life," in which he pays homage to his close pal Jack, who lost his life to cancer, Bob Greene writes: “The friends who mean everything to us—the friends without whom our lives would be empty—are our most enduring models of grace and good fortune. When we lose them, we realize that our own lives have been filled to overbrimming with the grand, invisible gifts they have given us.” On our special message board, share memories of your oldest, dearest friends and the gifts they’ve bestowed upon you.

Politics Lost
In his book Politics Lost, Joe Klein maintains that politics has hit an all-time low in this country, in large part because our leaders are more interested in getting reelected than in actually leading, and campaigns are too focused on image and message control. Read our discussion guide then tell us what qualities you look for in a candidate for office, which politicians have inspired you and why, and how you feel about term limits.

CrazyBusy
In his book CrazyBusy: Overstretched, Overbooked, and About to Snap! Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. offers a plan for coping with the super-hectic pace of modern life. Do you agree that we’re suffering from some kind of society-induced ADD? What do you think is the biggest cause of distraction for people today? Do cell phones, email, and BlackBerrys make life easier or more frantic? Share your thoughts here on our message board, and also tell us, if you had more time in an ordinary day, how you would spend it.

Read about CrazyBusy on AARP The Magazine Online’s Books channel.

Depression in Men
According to an AARP The Magazine health report, doctors now know how to treat depression, but many men are still suffering in silence. Do you have experience with male depression, either your own or that of a loved one? Share your stories and advice with fellow readers here.

Calling All McCartney Fans
Are you outraged that your favorite Paul McCartney song is not on our poll? Tell us your top pick and give us a piece of your mind below. We're also interested in your best McCartney, Beatles, or Wings memories.

Single Women 50+
Read AARP The Magazine’s feature story on "The Secret Lives of Single Women", then come together with others here on our special message board to share your feelings about the single life and the myths surrounding it.

Are You a "Smart Patient?"
Dealing with our health-care system can be daunting. What strategies do you have for getting top-quality medical treatment—whether it be going for an annual checkup, choosing a specialist, or preparing for a hospital stay? Share your tips and stories with fellow readers here on our special message board.

Read about YOU: The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment on AARP The Magazine Online’s Books Channel.

The Greater Generation
In his book The Greater Generation: In Defense of the Baby Boom Legacy, Leonard Steinhorn maintains that boomers have gotten a bad rap and deserve more credit for their achievements—advancing civil rights, improving the status of women, protecting the environment, to name a few. He argues that boomers have done more to make our country a better place than their "Greatest Generation" parents have. Do you agree? Read our discussion guide and then share your opinions here.

Striking Back Book Review
In his review of Aaron J. Klein’s Striking Back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel's Deadly Response, Jesse Kornbluth writes that the author "does a masterful job of recreating the Munich tragedy," but feels Klein "has, perhaps unconsciously, traded an independent point of view for access" to sources. Do you agree? For those who’ve seen Steven Spielberg’s film Munich, do you think the director takes a more balanced approach to the subject matter? If you haven’t yet read the book or seen the movie, please share your recollections of these fateful events.

Seven Sins
Don’t deprive yourself of pleasure, Roger Housden tells us in his book Seven Sins for a Life Worth Living. Read our discussion guide and share your thoughts on self-indulgence. What "sin" do you allow yourself? Does indulging in it help you in some way? If so, how? And are there societal or cultural "sins" you think should be reconsidered as actually positive or beneficial? Tell us here.

"How-We-Met" Stories
Read the first-person accounts of love at first sight in the related AARP The Magazine article, then share your own touching, outrageous, or unbelievable "how-we-met" story here. And don’t miss our Web exclusive on love letters.

Family Secrets
In an interview with AARP The Magazine, Ordinary Heroes author Scott Turow says it’s in the nature of families to keep secrets. Do you agree? Are you a parent who has kept secrets from your children? Or have your parents kept their past to themselves? Read the discussion guide on Ordinary Heroes on our Books channel, and share your thoughts on family secrets.

Life's Little Annoyances
Read Allan Fallow’s review of Life’s Little Annoyances and then join the dialogue to tell us about the biggest "little annoyances" in your own life. Better yet, if you’ve gone from getting irked to getting even, tell us how.

Marilyn Johnson’s Books Blog
Marilyn Johnson writes about books every week for our Books channel. Find out what Marilyn is talking about this week and join the discussion here.

Jesse Kornbluth's Books Blog
Jesse Kornbluth writes about books every week for AARP The Magazine Online’s Books channel. Find out what Jesse is talking about this week and join the discussion here.

Spiritual Retreats
Living such a fast-paced life, as so many of us do, it’s important to be able to escape and find some inner peace. Read about six spiritual getaways in our feature "Where the Spirit Moves You," and the article on "Everyday Serenity," then tell us about some of your secret—or not so secret—spiritual retreats in your own backyard or farther afield.

Late-Life Parenting
Having a child later in life can be exciting and life-affirming. And while it can also be scary, more and more people are doing it, such as the parents featured in the related AARP The Magazine article, “Oh, Baby.” Are you a midlife mom or dad? Share your insights, experiences, and advice here with those who may be in the same boat or are thinking about becoming a parent at age 40, 50, or later.

Boosting Brainpower
A special report in AARP The Magazine tells you why your brain may be better now than it's ever been. One reason: Because of the surprising resilience and growth potential of this amazing organ. Some of the most brilliant scientists, writers, artists, and inventors did their best work later in life. How about you? Have you become smarter as you've grown older? Tell us how. Did you learn a new language? Go back to school? Learn to draw or write? Or do you worry that certain memories and skills are starting to slip, so you've engaged in activities to protect yourself? We'd like to know what you're doing to boost your brainpower and what your motivation is—the desire to challenge yourself or the fear that if you don't use it you'll lose it.

Baseball Moments with Dad
Do you love baseball, thanks to dear old Dad? Or did he try but fail to pass the passion on to you (like Frank Gannon in "Striking Out With My Son")? Share your Dad-and-baseball memories here.

Should You Tell If You’re Sick?
Many people living with an illness feel the need to hide it—from colleagues, friends, even family. Some don’t want to be pitied, some feel ashamed, and some worry their business or career will suffer if they are open about their condition. Others, however, like the author of the related AARP The Magazine article, find that it can be a whole lot better for your well-being if you don’t keep your sickness a secret. Please share your experiences and advice with fellow readers here.

How Much Do We Owe Our Parents?
Start with the fundamental question: Is caregiving an obligation or a burden—or both? Different cultures will have different answers, of course. And your own personal family dynamics will drive the answer as much as anything, as noted in various articles in AARP The Magazine's online guide to caregiving. So just how far are you supposed to go in caring for your parents? Can you really promise never to put them in a nursing home? Should you feel obligated to take them into your own home? Where do you draw the line?

Managing Family Dynamics in a Caregiving Environment
Caring for an aging parent invariably makes long-simmering family conflicts bubble to the surface, as noted in various articles in AARP The Magazine's online guide to caregiving. Share your experiences in establishing roles for siblings and other relatives. How can you persuade siblings living far away to serve in some capacity—and to see value in their contributions? And how about the caregiving gender gap—do women still get stuck with most of the work, and is there really good reason for that?

Handling End-of-Life Issues as a Caregiver
It's the conversation that everybody dreads: How do your parents want to die? In AARP The Magazine's online guide to caregiving, Hugh Delehanty reveals how the "death talk" forever changed his relationship with his father. How do you even bring up the conversation? Will you be able to honor your parent's wishes, even if you don't agree with them? How do you prepare yourself to "pull the plug" when it's time? Share your experiences and insights with fellow caregivers here.

Getting Fit at 50-Plus
Did you get back in shape again after your 50th birthday? Maybe you're still working on it? Or are you striving to become truly fit for the first time in your life? Share your ups and downs with others who are taking on the fitness challenge. Read the related article from AARP The Magazine.

Secrets of Enduring Marriages
Know a good formula for making a marriage last? Something learned from your own marriage or something passed on to you by an older relative or friend? Share the wisdom on our message board here. Read the related article from AARP The Magazine.

How'd I Get So Fat?
In the related AARP The Magazine article, Anne Krueger shares her personal struggle with overeating—and how it has affected her outlook on life, as well as her own daughter's attitude toward food. What kind of effect has weight had on you or your loved ones? Join our discussion.

Rip-off Alert: Beat the Cheats
The related article from AARP The Magazine provides 17 tips to common rip offs and outright scams. In this special message board, share your guidance on spotting and preventing unnecessary expenses.

Days of Wine and Noses
As the related article on AARPmagazine.org explains, wine can be a lot like music—what appeals to one connoisseur often won't appeal to another. And yet wine lovers (like music lovers) frequently seek recommendations as they explore their passion. Share notes about your favorite wines here for others to enjoy—or at least for them to try.

Faith, Hope and Clarity
As the writer of the related article on AARPmagazine.org tells us, she has been on a quest to find her own inner peace. Share your thoughts on what brings you a spiritual high, be it religion, communing with nature, charitable works, or something totally different.

Fear Busters
The writer of the related article from AARP The Magazine advocates that the older we get, the less likely we are to push ourselves to new limits, but that scaring ourselves on a regular basis will keep us young. In this special message board, share your experiences and insights about new experiences you have tackled, or would like to tackle, with fellow readers.

A House Divided
The related article and survey results about midlife divorce from AARP The Magazine reveal that more long-term marriages are coming to an end these days—but the reasons behind the divorces might surprise you. In this special message board, share your experiences and insights about marriage, divorce, and moving on with fellow readers.

Putting the Fun in Refund
Brace yourselves: It's that time of year again, and the IRS might owe you some money. Given that the average tax refund is $2,000, how do you plan to splurge with your newfound riches? Read the related article from AARP The Magazine.

Movies for Grownups Message Boards
Share your favorite movie quote. Debate the best movie of all time. Or the best movie soundtrack. Or whether Hollywood accurately depicts historical events. Join fellow movie buffs in these Movies for Grownups message boards and others.

Inner Beauty
The related article from AARP The Magazine explains that cultivating indoor plants can be a tricky task. But the right plants in the right spots can thrive and brighten your home. What kind of indoor plants have you have success with? And how?

My Bitter Half
In the related AARP The Magazine article, we look at strategies for couples coping with a layoff. If you or your spouse has been laid off, how have you dealt with the adversities you faced? Share your experiences and guidance with fellow readers here.

Back to School at Age 50+
In the related web-exclusive series at AARPmagazine.org, 55-year-old Theresa Statuti heads back to college to pursue a new career. In addition to the challenge of learning alongside students less than half your age, the stresses of homework and exams can be compounded by adult responsibilities such as caregiving. How tough is to go back to school later in life? How rewarding is it? For those of you who have taken or are taking classes later in life, chime in here. Theresa and the author of our online series will pop onto this message board from time to time to add their insights as well.

Dating Horror Stories
A bad date—utterly boring and/or totally weird—is par for the course in the dating game. (See the related AARP The Magazine article.) It also makes for a great story. Share your best dating horror story here, then check back for other great tales from fellow readers.

Navigating the Dating Scene as an Older American
The related AARP The Magazine article sheds light on the growing volume of single older Americans—and the unique challenges that they face. How has the dating game changed since your youth? What makes you most uncomfortable about dating? Share your challenges and guidance here.

Share Your Great First-Date Ideas
The related web-exclusive feature identifies 10 smart first-date ideas for older Americans. Sure, the setting for your next first date will depend a lot on the personality of your special friend, but tell us about a can't-miss idea that you rely upon as the foundation for many first dates.

Air Your Curmudgeonly Gripes Here!
Even though we call curmudgeons "grouchy," "grumpy," and "mean," we need them. They remind us that just about everything—from cars to TV dinners to plagues—isn't as good as it used to be. Read the case for curmudgeonry, share your gripes, and learn what other curmudgeons have to say.

Grandparent-Grandchild Activities
In the related AARPmagazine.org article, read about several specific ideas for fun and educational activities to undertake with your grandchildren. Then share your own favorite projects here in this message board.

Reunion Magic
In the related AARP The Magazine article about his mother's college reunion, editor Steven Slon shares insights from his mother's 60th college reunion. Indeed, reunions can tap a variety of emotions and philosophies. Share your most poignant reunion story here.

Recalling Antiquated Words
In the related AARP The Magazine article, words such as "rumble seat" and "nylons" come to mind as relics of a bygone era. What's your favorite example of a word or phrase that seems to have disappeared?

Share Your Korean War Memories
In the related AARP The Magazine articles, veterans of the "forgotten war" share proof that, for them at least, many of their actions and emotions during the Korean War are indeed remembered, forever a part of them. We invite you to share your own memories here in this special message board.

Harley Road-Trip Tips
Whether you're a rookie or veteran Harley owner, you know the exhilaration of cruising the open road on a hog. But veterans of the cross-country ride to Sturgis—or to any far-flung destination, for that matter—know the sweet spots that can turn a mere road trip into an adventure. Where to eat, where to party, where to hole up for the night—share your best tips here!

Handling Bad Medical News
Some of the best therapy for folks dealing with bad medical news is to talk it out with peers who have survived similar experiences. Have you recovered from a scary medical diagnosis? Share your insights and support here for fellow readers.

Bury the Hatchet
Family grudges make great stories. In this special message board, share the details of your biggest conflict—why it started, how much it escalated, and how it finally ended.

Share Your Cost-Cutting Tips
The related AARP The Magazine article offers 25 practical and offbeat strategies for saving a few bucks here and there. Everybody's got a savvy money-saving tip of their own—what's yours?

Doctor-Assisted Suicide
In the related article "Death With Dignity," we learn there's more to assisted suicide than meets the eye. In Oregon, an assisted-suicide law is actually improving access to less-drastic treatments. In other states, similar laws might not have the same effect. Is the issue clear-cut to you? Or does the topic of assisted suicide demand a larger examination of end-of-life care in general?

Obesity
Obesity used to be a problem of youth. Now, it has caught up to older Americans. There's plenty of blame for the obesity epidemic to go around, and there are just as many solutions these days—from exercise and diet, to surgery and pills. What's your take?

Boomerang Kids
When your adult children move back to the family home, it can be a rewarding experience for all–;if you establish certain ground rules in advance to steer the new living arrangement. How has the presence of your adult children at home changed your life? How do you make it work? What's the biggest challenge? (Read the related AARP Bulletin article Hard Times Drive Adult Kids Home and the related AARP The Magazine article Look Who's Back.)

Woodstock Envy
Really, did you attend Woodstock? In the related article "Woodstock Envy," the author comes to grips with her absence from the concert, and she even wonders about the concert's effects on its audience. What did Woodstock mean to you?

The Fearless 50—Who'd We Miss?
AARP The Magazine's Fearless 50 celebrates innovators 50 and older who have changed the world in some meaningful way. But, like any list, it's open for debate. Tell us who else belongs on the list–and why.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
After a recent study questioned the safety of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), many women are pondering whether to continue (or start) HRT. Share your questions, concerns, and insights about HRT with other women here.

What's Your Passion?
In our starter list of 50 things to be passionate about, we've done our best to identify the most popular pastimes, but let's face it: Our list of 50 activities is just the start. And so now we turn the list-making over to you. Share details of your favorite passions in life here.

World War II Memories
Read this captivating collection of personal recollections from World War II—from people who experienced the war in Europe, in the Pacific, and at home. Then, share your own stories and opinions to help us all connect with the past and better understand the present.

Pearl Harbor Memories
Read these stirring eyewitness accounts of the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.