Intro of AARP
It not only requires that the people are empowered to take charge of their health as they grow older in a manner that they can rather than systems that allow healthy options and make quality care affordable and accessible to all. Firstly, individuals ought to be provided with care in the lifespan, irrespective of their health, wealth, or place of residence, etc.
Although the lifespan and the disability statistics can be influenced by personal behaviors, these aspects cannot be perceived as the sole determinant of the healthy lifestyles and aging process. Good public health system with well-funded programs and activities is relevant to promote positive health achievement among all members in the society. The availability of medical care and high-quality and affordable clinical preventive services is essential. There are other multipliers of health and longevity other than medical system. As an example, when people have access to employment, education, housing, access to healthy foods, safe neighborhoods and Social defends, health disparities decrease. The environment, its customs and practices, and discrimination are determining factors as well. Health policies should aim at dealing with both the behaviour of individuals and systems in order to present fairness.
Our History
Ethel Percy Andrus, who was attached to 1881 at San Francisco founded AARP 1958. No sooner had she done so than in 1947 she founded the National Retired Teachers Association which assisted the retired educators to receive health care. An educator, a principal and an innovator, she thought seniors were entitled to be treated with dignity, a purpose and to affordable care. Her dream of living her life on par with the elderly still informs the missions of AARP.
Our Milestones
• 1958: AARP is founded by Dr. Andrus.
1963 AARP introduces mail-order pharmacy.
-1980s- AARP escalates the advocacy aspects throughout the country.
• 2004: AARP Intellect Performance with Better Together Medicare Advantage.
• Current: AARP has more than 38 million members beneficial affecting policy, resources and facilitating aging with dignity.