The AARP

   The AARP formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons is a group founded in 1958. With over 38 million people that are members of this group much of them being 50 years of age or older. It is a strong group that has been together for over 53 years.The group has AARP magazines, AARP book , AAR TV and radio were elderly people can get all the information they need. This following essay will describe the AARP. 


 The AARP tries to better the life's of elderly people especial in the areas of healthcare, worker equity and minority affairs. It sponsors community crime  prevention programs research on the problems of aging and a mail-order pharmacy. The advocacy group has a budget of over $925,000,000 .AARP has offices in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.


  Many older Americans are facing financial problems they have to skip meals or cut prescription medicines in half or not even take them at all due to the financial problems. Many are also dealing with the loss of their spouse, their friends and even their purpose in life.Th AARP is an foundation that helps the people who fall through the safety net and struggle to meet their most basic needs.


 For more infromation go to http://www.aarp.org :) !