AARP’s mission is centered on three guiding principles: promoting independence, dignity, and purpose for older persons; enhancing their quality of life; and encouraging them "To serve, not to be served".
: 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 AARP’s mission is centered on three guiding principles:
: The organization lobbies for lower prescription drug costs and has successfully advocated for Medicare to negotiate drug prices. and purpose for older persons