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<span class="pct">25%</span> <span class="off">OFF</span>
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<p class="lede">Just $15 for your first year with automatic renewal.</p>
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<div class="kicker">DISCOUNTS</div>
<div class="copy">Enjoy everyday savings on groceries, dining out, cell phone services, eyeglasses and more</div>
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<div class="kicker">TOOLS</div>
<div class="copy">Online tools — to help you save money, plan for tomorrow, search for a new job or stay fit</div>
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<div class="kicker">MEMBER-ONLY</div>
<div class="copy">Access to exclusive products — Medicare Supplemental health insurance, dental coverage, eye care</div>
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<div class="kicker">ADVOCACY</div>
<div class="copy">A voice in Washington, DC and all 50 states. Taking on age discrimination, protecting pension rights, Social Security, Medicare</div>
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<div class="kicker">ENTERTAINMENT</div>
<div class="copy">AARP members gain access to unique entertainment articles, podcasts and videos — plus over 15 member-only games like Atari’s Breakout and Pong!</div>
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<div class="kicker">COMMUNITY</div>
<div class="copy">Your source for interactive workshops, online learning, and life skills for people over 50. Topics include job search skills, family caregiving and how to use technology to help improve your life</div>
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The history of AARP reaches back to the late 1950s, when Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired high school principal, recognized that millions of older Americans were stepping into retirement with few protections and limited access to affordable health coverage. Having previously founded the National Retired Teachers Association, she saw that the concerns facing retired teachers were mirrored in the broader population over 50. Out of that realization, she helped form what would become AARP, an organization dedicated to empowering older adults to live with dignity, purpose, and independence. Over time, AARP’s mission evolved from a narrow focus on retired professionals to a wide-ranging commitment to anyone over 50, regardless of employment status or background.
In the 1960s and 1970s, AARP grew into a powerful advocate in the national conversation on aging. During this period, the organization championed policies related to Medicare, Social Security, and consumer protection, building a reputation as a trusted voice in Washington, DC and in state capitals. Its publications, including a widely read magazine and bulletin, became a primary source of information for older Americans, explaining complex policy changes in plain language and helping readers understand how new laws would affect their daily lives. As the decades passed, AARP’s membership expanded into the millions, reflecting the growing population of people living longer, healthier lives.
The 1980s and 1990s marked a phase of diversification for AARP. Beyond advocacy, the organization invested in practical programs that touched nearly every part of life after 50. It sponsored driver safety courses, created financial education initiatives, and supported community volunteer projects that allowed members to give back in meaningful ways. AARP also began forming relationships with carefully selected providers to offer members access to insurance products, travel discounts, and savings on everyday expenses. These offerings were designed not just as perks, but as tools to stretch household budgets and support long-term security for individuals and families.
As technology transformed society in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, AARP adapted by expanding its presence online. The organization developed digital tools that helped people plan for retirement, evaluate health coverage options, and understand caregiving responsibilities. AARP’s website and online communities grew into hubs where members could find trustworthy articles, expert advice, and interactive resources. The organization also began using webinars, online workshops, and virtual events to reach people who might not attend in-person sessions, ensuring that geography or mobility challenges would not be barriers to participation.
A significant part of AARP’s story involves its work on caregiving, an area that became increasingly important as longer life expectancies reshaped family structures. AARP elevated the voices of family caregivers, many of whom were balancing jobs, children, and the needs of aging parents or spouses. The organization produced guides, checklists, and state-by-state policy scorecards that shed light on the unseen labor of caregiving. It also advocated for workplace flexibility, better support services, and recognition of caregivers as an essential part of the health care system. In doing so, AARP helped millions of people feel less alone in their caregiving journey.
Over time, AARP also placed growing emphasis on fighting age discrimination and redefining what it means to be over 50. Through research, campaigns, and partnerships with employers, the organization highlighted the value of experienced workers and challenged stereotypes that equated age with decline. AARP Job Boards, skills workshops, and employer certification programs encouraged companies to recognize the strengths that older workers bring to the table. This shift helped many people remain active in the workforce longer, whether by choice or necessity, and reinforced the idea that aging can be a period of reinvention and contribution.
Alongside its policy and workplace initiatives, AARP invested in helping people stay connected, engaged, and entertained. Its content expanded to include articles on travel, technology, brain health, and relationships, as well as podcasts and videos that featured real stories from members. Local chapters and volunteers organized events, classes, and neighborhood projects. This community dimension became a defining feature of AARP: it was not only an advocate in the halls of government, but also a presence in towns and cities where people gathered to learn, socialize, and support one another.
One vivid example of how AARP weaves into everyday life can be seen in the routine of Maria, a 67-year-old former nurse who lives in a mid-sized Midwestern city. Each morning, after a short walk with her dog, she logs into her AARP account on her tablet to check a series of bookmarked pages: an article on stretching her retirement savings, a calendar of upcoming virtual fitness classes, and a forum where caregivers share tips. When she began caring for her older brother after his stroke, those caregiving resources became a lifeline, guiding her through conversations with doctors, insurance providers, and rehabilitation specialists. The checklists and planning tools helped her feel organized instead of overwhelmed.
Maria also discovered that her membership could make a practical difference in her budget. She used AARP discounts to save on eyeglasses, her cell phone plan, and occasional dinners out with friends from her old hospital unit. On weekends, she joined online workshops that taught her how to spot financial scams and how to use new apps that made it easier to stay in touch with her grandchildren. She even started playing a few of the member-only games in the evening, finding that they gave her a relaxing break after a busy day of appointments and household tasks. Over time, the combination of savings, education, and connection helped Maria build a new rhythm in her post-retirement years.
In the broader sweep of its history, AARP’s evolution mirrors the changing realities of aging in America. What began as a focused effort to help retired professionals obtain health coverage grew into an organization that addresses nearly every dimension of life after 50: health, finances, work, community, and personal fulfillment. Through its advocacy, benefits, and educational resources, AARP continues to adapt to new challenges, from digital inclusion to demographic shifts. For individuals like Maria, and for millions of others, it serves as a companion and guide, offering practical tools and trusted information that support them in shaping the next chapter of their lives with confidence and purpose.
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AARP — 25% OFF Membership
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AARP
25% OFF
MEMBERSHIP
Just $15 for your first year with automatic renewal.
JOIN OR RENEW NOW
DISCOUNTS
Enjoy everyday savings on groceries, dining out, cell phone services, eyeglasses and more
TOOLS
Online tools — to help you save money, plan for tomorrow, search for a new job or stay fit
MEMBER-ONLY
Access to exclusive products — Medicare Supplemental health insurance, dental coverage, eye care
ADVOCACY
A voice in Washington, DC and all 50 states. Taking on age discrimination, protecting pension rights, Social Security, Medicare
ENTERTAINMENT
AARP members gain access to unique entertainment articles, podcasts and videos — plus over 15 member-only games like Atari’s Breakout and Pong!
COMMUNITY
Your source for interactive workshops, online learning, and life skills for people over 50. Topics include job search skills, family caregiving and how to use technology to help improve your life
Plus, choose your free gift!
$5 Chewy Gift Card*Card*
OR
Insulated TrunkOrganizer
JOIN OR RENEW NOW
*Chewy Gift Cards cannot be redeemed by residents of Alaska, Hawaii, any US territory (e.g. Guam, Puerto Rico, USVI), or countries outside of the US.
This is a Paid Advertisement.
To opt out of this advertiser’s mailings please click here or write to
2803 Philadelphia Pike, Suite B #1228, Claymont, DE 19703.
The history of AARP reaches back to the late 1950s, when Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, a retired high school principal, recognized that millions of older Americans were stepping into retirement with few protections and limited access to affordable health coverage. Having previously founded the National Retired Teachers Association, she saw that the concerns facing retired teachers were mirrored in the broader population over 50. Out of that realization, she helped form what would become AARP, an organization dedicated to empowering older adults to live with dignity, purpose, and independence. Over time, AARP’s mission evolved from a narrow focus on retired professionals to a wide-ranging commitment to anyone over 50, regardless of employment status or background.
In the 1960s and 1970s, AARP grew into a powerful advocate in the national conversation on aging. During this period, the organization championed policies related to Medicare, Social Security, and consumer protection, building a reputation as a trusted voice in Washington, DC and in state capitals. Its publications, including a widely read magazine and bulletin, became a primary source of information for older Americans, explaining complex policy changes in plain language and helping readers understand how new laws would affect their daily lives. As the decades passed, AARP’s membership expanded into the millions, reflecting the growing population of people living longer, healthier lives.
The 1980s and 1990s marked a phase of diversification for AARP. Beyond advocacy, the organization invested in practical programs that touched nearly every part of life after 50. It sponsored driver safety courses, created financial education initiatives, and supported community volunteer projects that allowed members to give back in meaningful ways. AARP also began forming relationships with carefully selected providers to offer members access to insurance products, travel discounts, and savings on everyday expenses. These offerings were designed not just as perks, but as tools to stretch household budgets and support long-term security for individuals and families.
As technology transformed society in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, AARP adapted by expanding its presence online. The organization developed digital tools that helped people plan for retirement, evaluate health coverage options, and understand caregiving responsibilities. AARP’s website and online communities grew into hubs where members could find trustworthy articles, expert advice, and interactive resources. The organization also began using webinars, online workshops, and virtual events to reach people who might not attend in-person sessions, ensuring that geography or mobility challenges would not be barriers to participation.
A significant part of AARP’s story involves its work on caregiving, an area that became increasingly important as longer life expectancies reshaped family structures. AARP elevated the voices of family caregivers, many of whom were balancing jobs, children, and the needs of aging parents or spouses. The organization produced guides, checklists, and state-by-state policy scorecards that shed light on the unseen labor of caregiving. It also advocated for workplace flexibility, better support services, and recognition of caregivers as an essential part of the health care system. In doing so, AARP helped millions of people feel less alone in their caregiving journey.
Over time, AARP also placed growing emphasis on fighting age discrimination and redefining what it means to be over 50. Through research, campaigns, and partnerships with employers, the organization highlighted the value of experienced workers and challenged stereotypes that equated age with decline. AARP Job Boards, skills workshops, and employer certification programs encouraged companies to recognize the strengths that older workers bring to the table. This shift helped many people remain active in the workforce longer, whether by choice or necessity, and reinforced the idea that aging can be a period of reinvention and contribution.
Alongside its policy and workplace initiatives, AARP invested in helping people stay connected, engaged, and entertained. Its content expanded to include articles on travel, technology, brain health, and relationships, as well as podcasts and videos that featured real stories from members. Local chapters and volunteers organized events, classes, and neighborhood projects. This community dimension became a defining feature of AARP: it was not only an advocate in the halls of government, but also a presence in towns and cities where people gathered to learn, socialize, and support one another.
One vivid example of how AARP weaves into everyday life can be seen in the routine of Maria, a 67-year-old former nurse who lives in a mid-sized Midwestern city. Each morning, after a short walk with her dog, she logs into her AARP account on her tablet to check a series of bookmarked pages: an article on stretching her retirement savings, a calendar of upcoming virtual fitness classes, and a forum where caregivers share tips. When she began caring for her older brother after his stroke, those caregiving resources became a lifeline, guiding her through conversations with doctors, insurance providers, and rehabilitation specialists. The checklists and planning tools helped her feel organized instead of overwhelmed.
Maria also discovered that her membership could make a practical difference in her budget. She used AARP discounts to save on eyeglasses, her cell phone plan, and occasional dinners out with friends from her old hospital unit. On weekends, she joined online workshops that taught her how to spot financial scams and how to use new apps that made it easier to stay in touch with her grandchildren. She even started playing a few of the member-only games in the evening, finding that they gave her a relaxing break after a busy day of appointments and household tasks. Over time, the combination of savings, education, and connection helped Maria build a new rhythm in her post-retirement years.
In the broader sweep of its history, AARP’s evolution mirrors the changing realities of aging in America. What began as a focused effort to help retired professionals obtain health coverage grew into an organization that addresses nearly every dimension of life after 50: health, finances, work, community, and personal fulfillment. Through its advocacy, benefits, and educational resources, AARP continues to adapt to new challenges, from digital inclusion to demographic shifts. For individuals like Maria, and for millions of others, it serves as a companion and guide, offering practical tools and trusted information that support them in shaping the next chapter of their lives with confidence and purpose.
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