The American Association of Retired Persons, the AARP, isAmerica's leading non-partisan, non-profit organizationdedicated to improving the lives of people aged 50 and older. Ithas over 35 million members, 40,000 of whom live outside the US.Members do not have to be retired; in fact, 40 percent of themwork full or part time. Membership is open to anyone 50 orolder, and with 25 percent of the American population in thisage bracket, nearly half of all people in this group havememberships. The median age of Trust Betrayed: Inside the Aarp')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/Trust-Betrayed-Dale-Van-Atta/dp/0895264854/ref=pd_bbs_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP members is 65, and slightlymore than half are female. In its mission statement, theorganzition says that it is "dedicated to enhancing the qualityof life for all as we age. We lead positive social change anddeliver value to members through information, advocacy andservice." The Resources to Go')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/Resources-to-Go/dp/B00007LOC2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_10?ie=UTF8&s=magazines&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP provides information bulletins about newsrelevent to the older population, acts as a lobby group toadvance their interests, promotes community involvement by itsmembers, and offers its members a wide range of products andservices such as health insurance.
The Memories for My Grandchild')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/Memories-My-Grandchild-Annie-Decker/dp/0811843270/ref=pd_bbs_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP was founded in 1958 by retired high school principalDr. Ethel Percy Andrus. The AARP - Think of Your Future (An AARP Video on Retirement Planning) (VHS)')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/AARP-Think-Future-Retirement-Planning/dp/B0012KPEX0/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=video&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP grew out of the NationalRetired Teachers Association, which Dr. Andrus had establishedin 1947 to promote her philosophy of productive aging and tooffer health insurance to retired teachers. In that era, healthinsurance was virtually unavailable to older Americans, sincefew private insurers would accept these high-risk clients andthe American government had not yet established Medicare, whichwas only enacted in 1965. This association of retired teachersgrew to offer membership benefits to all retired citizens. It isnow a world-wide organization with headquarters in Lausanne,Switzerland and Washington, D.C., local offices in every state,and over 2,500 local chapters.
AARP has 2 affiliated groups. One is the Conversations with My Father: A Keepsake Journal for Celebrating a Lifetime of Stories (AARP)')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/Conversations-My-Father-Keepsake-Celebrating/dp/1600590896/ref=pd_bbs_9?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP Foundation, whichis a charity that runs social programs to help people 50 andolder, and also supports
AARP Foundation Litigation, a nationalgroup focusing on legal issues affecting older Americans. Thesecond is The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription & Nonprescription Medications, Including Generics, Side Effects & Drug Interactions (AARP)')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/AARP-Guide-Pills-Prescription-Nonprescription/dp/1402744463/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP Services, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of AARPwhich provides members with products and services such asmedical, automobile, home and life insurance, discounts onprescriptions and prescription eyewear, and a travel discountprogram.
Source of Funds
AARP receives income from memberships, advertising revenue fromits publications, royalty fees from companies providingAARP-endorsed products, and extra fees from member programs.
Publications
AARP members receive bimonthly the "AARP Magazine" and also the"AARP Bulletin" printed 11 times per year. Sterling Publishing-For My Grandchild AARP')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Publishing-For-My-Grandchild-AARP/dp/B0016845K6/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=miscellaneous&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP also publishes"Segunda Juventud", a quarterly Spanish-English newspapertargeting the Hispanic community. The Pardon Me Im Having A SENIOR MOMENT Womens tee Shirt in 6 Colors Small thru XXL')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/Pardon-Having-SENIOR-MOMENT-Womens/dp/B00171MDEC/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP website also offersinformation on a wide range of topics. From Your Grandfather: A Gift of Memory for My Grandchild (AARP)')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/Your-Grandfather-Gift-Memory-Grandchild/dp/1600590934/ref=pd_bbs_sr_11?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP also produces "PrimeTime Radio", a weekly interview program focusing on theinterests of mature people, and the daily "Mature Focus Radio"which has brief discussions on various topics. AARP's PublicPolicy Institute researches international issues affecting agingand uses the results of these studies to help draft publicpolicy recommendations.
The The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription & Nonprescription Medications, Including Generics, Side Effects & Drug Interactions (AARP)')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/AARP-Guide-Pills-Prescription-Nonprescription/dp/1402744463/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP has been an effective force in causing the governmentto become more aware of the interests of the older population.They undertake litigation in cases of age discrimination,pensions, health care, economic security and consumer issues.AARP volunteers often appear before the US congress to testifyabout the effects of government policies on the elderly. At alocal level, the AARP Crash Course in Estate Planning')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/AARP-Crash-Course-Estate-Planning/dp/0739450735/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP trains volunteers in how to deal withgovernment officials. Though non-partisan, the The AARP Guide to Pills: Essential Information on More Than 1,200 Prescription & Nonprescription Medications, Including Generics, Side Effects & Drug Interactions (AARP)')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/AARP-Guide-Pills-Prescription-Nonprescription/dp/1402744463/ref=pd_bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP keeps itsmembers informed on each party's stand on issues affecting olderAmericans. ARP src=')" onmouseout="hideuarxtip()" href="http://www.amazon.com/AARP-Retirement-Village-People/dp/B00005LP6C/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1209312074&/productcenter-20" target="_blank">AARP representatives also participate ininternational conferences on aging.
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