In our May issue read about the fabulous queens of the Red Hat Society who are finding fun and friendship with other women over 50. You can also read 12 reasons to love being a senior, how to bathe a cat (hint...you shouldn't), how to handle common garden invaders (and allies), and how to celebrate Mother's Day when mom has Alzheimer's.

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