About Aarp
AARP: Empowering Americans 50 and Older to Live Life on Their Own Terms
AARP, also known as the American Association of Retired Persons, is a nonprofit organization that has been serving Americans aged 50 and older since its inception in 1958. With over 38 million members, AARP is the largest organization of its kind in the United States.
The mission of AARP is to empower people aged 50 and older to live their lives on their own terms. This means providing them with resources, information, and advocacy that can help them make informed decisions about their health, finances, and overall well-being.
One of the key ways that AARP achieves this mission is by offering a wide range of benefits and services to its members. These include discounts on travel, insurance products such as auto insurance or home insurance policies from The Hartford Insurance Company (a subsidiary), access to healthcare information through partnerships with leading providers like UnitedHealthcare or OptumRx Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), financial planning tools like retirement calculators or Social Security benefit estimators from New York Life Insurance Company (a subsidiary), volunteer opportunities through local chapters across America where members can give back by helping others in need.
In addition to these benefits for individual members, AARP also advocates for policies at both the state and federal levels that support aging Americans. This includes advocating for affordable healthcare options such as Medicare Advantage plans offered by UnitedHealthcare or lobbying Congress for legislation that protects Social Security benefits from cuts.
Another important aspect of AARP's work is providing resources for caregivers who are often family members caring for loved ones who are aging or have disabilities. Through partnerships with organizations like Caregiver Action Network (CAN) or Alzheimer's Association®, AARP provides educational materials about caregiving strategies including tips on how best manage stress while caring for someone else.
A key part of what makes AARP so effective at empowering older Americans is its commitment to diversity and inclusion. The organization recognizes that people age differently depending on factors such as race/ethnicity; gender identity; sexual orientation; socioeconomic status; geographic location etc., which means they may face unique challenges when it comes to accessing healthcare services or other resources needed during retirement years. To address these issues head-on, AARP has established several initiatives aimed at promoting diversity within its membership base including outreach programs targeting underrepresented groups like LGBTQ+ seniors living alone without family nearby who may be more vulnerable than others due isolation caused by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Overall,Aarp has become an essential resource for millions of aging Americans looking to live life on their own terms while staying healthy financially secure throughout retirement years thanks largely due efforts made possible through partnerships with leading companies across various industries including finance & banking sectors such as New York Life Insurance Company subsidiaries offering financial planning tools designed specifically around needs retirees face today!