AARP
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
AARP stands for AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons), a nonprofit abbreviation.
Nonprofit membership organization for people aged 50 and older, with tens of millions of members, that advocates on Social Security, Medicare and other issues affecting older Americans and offers discounts, insurance programs and publications.
Example: Show your AARP card to get the senior discount at the hotel.
Usage notes
Retired educator Ethel Percy Andrus founded it in 1958. Because many members still work, it officially changed its name to the initials AARP in 1999. AARP The Magazine has one of the largest circulations in the country. Much of its revenue comes from royalties on branded insurance products, and it is organized as a 501(c)(4).
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