WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a jam-packed
August/September issue of AARP The Magazine (ATM), cover
star Jamie Lee Curtis offers special
lessons from the "Jamie University"; first responders share their
stories for the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks;
top home improvement pros offer suggestions on how to make your
house a forever home; and this month's Fraud Watch warns of a new,
sinister robocall scam on the rise. Plus, two newsworthy health
reports: the daily habits most hurting your brain, and an
investigation into the steep climb in autoimmune diseases in
America.
In this issue of AARP The Magazine:
Cover Story: Jamie Lee
Curtis
Emerging from the pandemic with excitement, enthusiasm and a
revised view of the rest of her life, actress, author and advocate
Jamie Lee Curtis reveals in AARP
The Magazine's cover story how she is making up for lost time.
The former "scream queen" and two-time Golden Globe winner opens up
about finding creative outlets, embracing her age, and better
appreciating each moment in her life. Curtis also shares an inside
look into her longtime marriage with her "one and only"
Christopher Guest.
Fraud Watch: Meet 'Becky from Medicare'
A new,
fraudulent robocall is targeting older Americans across the
country. The scammer often claims to be named "Becky," a fake
Medicare representative who threatens to use your information in
insidious ways. In this month's Fraud Watch, we offer suggestions
on how to stop this cold caller in its tracks.
Marlee
Matlin
Oscar-winning actress, author and deaf
activist Marlee Matlin discusses why
you should laugh at yourself, never settle, be open to change and
more. She shares a rare look into her sobriety journey and explains
how motherhood changed her priorities.
Health Report: 7 Worst Habits For Your Brain
Did you
know that you can take proactive steps to support long-term
cognition? AARP examines the worst habits for your brain health –
from having a negative mindset to drinking sugary beverages to
maintaining an unhealthy sleep routine – and offers tips on how to
reverse or reduce the damage.
Voices of 9/11
On the 20th anniversary of
the nation's most devastating terrorist attack, AARP The
Magazine looks back with survivors to share devastating
and moving personal anecdotes from the day. Survivors offer insight
into how they are coping 20 years later and moving forward.
When Your Body Attacks Itself: The Rising Toll of Autoimmune
Disease
Four patients find themselves under attack by their
immune systems, resulting in different symptoms and different
diagnosies. AARP The Magazine investigates the rise of
autoimmune diseases and offers suggestions on locating the best
physician for you and keeping autoimmune disease in check.
How to Make Your Money Last … and Last
The No. 1
mistake most people make in retirement planning? Significantly
underestimating how long they will live, studies show. Money
experts show their best methods to make sure that you'll have
plenty of resources, even if you live far beyond your
expectations.
7 DIY Ideas for your Forever Home
Home improvement
stars Ty Pennington, Tom Silva, Nikki
Boyd, Tamara Day,
Leanne and Steve Ford, Liz Marie Galvan and Ahmed Hassan share their favorite DIY projects
for your forever home. Learn how to use color to change your entry
way, upgrade a bathroom for a little under $700, and much more can be found in this month's
issue.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit,
nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and
older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide
presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens
communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health
security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also
produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The
Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more,
visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow
@AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on
social media.
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