AARP

American Association of Retired Persons ( AARP ) (English: "American Association of Retired ") is the name of a lobbying organization in the United States, which advocates for the interests of older people (over the age of 50 ).

The AARP, based in Washington, D.C. is an organization that is known for its lobbying on the state level and at national level. It also offers its members reduced rates at various tourist attractions, car rental agencies, etc., and discounted health insurance. It informs its members about their view, fraudulent business practices, who would try to exploit the situation of older people.

The AARP was founded in 1958 by Ethel Percy Andrus. The organization claims to have 40 million members and offices in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Only half of them are actually already retired.

A special program of the AARP 's " Drive to End Hunger", whose goal is to satisfy hunger among American seniors. Racing driver Jeff Gordon is the ambassador of this campaign.

Trivia

In the South Park episode " Grey Dawn " ( Season 7 Episode 10 ) is the senior citizens, deprived of due to traffic accidents, the driver's license. Then, the AARP is asking for help, which unceremoniously takes over the city.