I saw this on some answers and as I am English I have no idea what it is. Please enlighten me
2007-11-07 03:37:43 · 15 answers · asked by Yoda 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
AARP stands for American Associaion of Retired Persons.
It's nationwide organization for persons over 50 years old.
It's members are not necessarily retired, but some are.
It has medical and insurance coverage, puts out a very
worthwhile magazine, has automobile towing coverage,
and reduced hotel rates. It gives advise and help to
people about medical needs, moving, travel, retirement
and other issues. Most people over 50 belong to it. My
husband and I do. I guess they don't have it in the U.K.,
but maybe they have something else.
2007-11-07 05:22:04 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
American Association of Retired People
It is an association that helps retirees and senior citizens with their various concerns: For Ex: I have a new car, I insured thru aarp for less than $70.00 a month, before that I was paying almost $145.00 monthly. My medicine cost me less with my aarp card, there are all kinds of discounts, and benefits to numerous to mention.
try www.aarp.com
2007-11-07 03:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by angels_angelsarehere 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is a United States-based non-government organization (a special interest group). According to its mission statement[1], it is "a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over ... dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age," which "provides a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members." AARP operates as a non-profit advocate for its members, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the United States, and also sells insurance, investment funds and other financial products. AARP claims over 38 million members,[2] making it one of the largest membership organizations for people age 50 and over in the United States. Membership is expected to grow significantly as baby boomers age.
2007-11-07 03:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they have a new movement to unite republicans and democrats here in the US which is great because th media and politicos have driven deep divides between us and nothing gets done....good for aarp
you get alot of cool discounts with AARP
hotels, meals ,insurance
they are a powerful lobby group in DC
2007-11-07 04:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
AARP, formerly the American Association of Retired Persons, is a United States-based non-government organization (a special interest group). According to its mission statement[1], it is "a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over ... dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age," which "provides a wide range of unique benefits, special products, and services for our members." AARP operates as a non-profit advocate for its members, one of the most powerful lobbying groups in the United States, and also sells insurance, investment funds and other financial products. AARP claims over 38 million members, making it one of the largest membership organizations for people age 50 and over in the United States. Membership is expected to grow significantly as baby boomers age.
They have a magazine that they give the Retired good infomation as well.
2007-11-07 03:46:23 · answer #5 · answered by Nipahc 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
American Association of Retired Persons....just put www.aarp.org into your search engine
The organization was originally named American Association of Retired Persons, but to reflect that its focus had become broader than American retirees, in 1999 it officially changed its name to just "AARP" (pronounced one letter at a time, "A-A-R-P").[4] AARP no longer requires that members be retired.
2007-11-07 04:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by sage seeker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As the folks ahead of me say, it's an organization for folks over 50 (but mainly devoted tto retirees) -- put out a decent magazine and have some perks to offer.
2007-11-07 05:51:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here is a website that explains AARP. I remember my parents receiving their magazine.
2007-11-07 03:46:11 · answer #8 · answered by mina74 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
American Association of Retired People (I'm pretty sure that's it). It's an organization for retired and not so retired people over the age of....I think they consider a Senior to be over 55.
2007-11-07 03:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by Lady G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's an evil group that want to make sure young people have to work for the benefit of older people.
It's the 21century version of slavery.
2007-11-07 08:01:20 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋