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The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to increase the accountability of government officials, promote access, and encourage civic engagement. 

Older adults, like everyone, have the right to be treated with dignity and respect and to be free from discrimination.

These principles guide AARP’s policies on personal and legal rights and protections in the legal system. 

Access to affordable and reliable telecommunications, energy, water, and sewer services is crucial to health and economic well-being.

These principles build upon AARP’s general consumer principles, which apply to all products and services, including utilities (see also 

Millions of people are living longer in 21st-century America. 

The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to further budgetary decisions that reflect the needs of all members of society. 

Taxation is the primary way governments fund essential programs and services. The following principles support this goal while also ensuring equity in how revenues are raised. 

The following principles guide AARP’s efforts to ensure financial security in retirement. 

Income earned through employment is the foundation of most people’s savings and retirement income.