The , now known simply as AARP , is a massive non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to empowering people aged 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. Founded in 1958 by retired educator Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, it has grown into one of the most influential lobbying groups in the United States, with a membership of over 38 million people. Core Mission and History
: It actively fights to protect and strengthen Social Security and opposes privatization efforts. association for the advancement of retired persons
: AARP was instrumental in the creation of Medicare and the passage of the Older Americans Act in 1965. Advocacy and Lobbying The , now known simply as AARP ,