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In the United States, there is a very large "nonprofit organization" (an organization that does not try to make money) called the AARP, or the American Association of Retired Persons. AARP is a "membership organization" for people who are at least 50 years old. When someone wants to be a "member" (active participant) of AARP, he or she pays $12.50 each year and receives many "benefits" (advantages).

The "mission," or reason for existing, of the AARP is "to enhance quality of life for all as we age." AARP "enhances" or improves the quality of life for its members by providing information and classes. Topics include healthy living, finances, "tax preparation" (filling out papers when it's time to pay money to the government), how to live with one's "retirement funds" (the money that people save during their lives to use after they stop working), and how to use new technology.

AARP is also a powerful "advocate" for retired people. An "advocate" is a person or organization that tries to make sure that certain types of public "policies" or laws are passed, or that tries to stop some policies from being made. For example, when the U.S. government tries to change the laws about how much it will pay for older people's medical costs, AARP advocates for laws that require the government to pay for as much of the medical expenses as possible.

AARP also offers many "volunteer opportunities" for people to work in the community without getting paid. Many older people like to help in schools and other community organizations, so AARP helps them find organizations that need their help.