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• www.AARP.org: Formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons, the AARP is now positioning itself as an organization for those 50 and older who aren’t the retiring type. The very clean Web site’s content mirrors that of AARP’s publications, including the magazines Modern Maturity and the newly launched My Generation. The site also helps members keep up-to-date on available discounts on insurance and travel services, as well as the AARP’s political activities. There’s a page for 55 Alive, the nation’s largest classroom driver improvement course specially designed for drivers 50 and older. The group also has a site dedicated to the needs of older people starting home businesses — www.aarpsmallbiz.com.
• SeniorSite.com: Offering similar free membership services to other sites of this type, this Web site puts a particular emphasis on health issues. The site also promotes its senior singles persona) ads.
•www.thirdage.com:
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