r/Aging is a subreddit with 160k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses aging, hate, life, struggling, and youth.
Welcome to r/Aging, a community for all generations to discuss the biological, social, and philosophical journey of getting older. From the science of gerontology to the personal experience of moving through life, we welcome perspectives from every age.
To keep our focus on meaningful discussion, we have a strict "No Vanity" policy. This includes:
No "How old do I look?" or "Then and Now" photos.
No selfies or photos of wrinkles/skin/hair.
No requests for skincare or cosmetic advice
Popular Themes in r/Aging
#1
Advice Requests
: "Does anyone else find it exhausting to find and maintain friendships now? Sometimes it is easier to just be on my own."
11 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Oh my heart. It’s not fair to suddenly understand now that I am old.."
5 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "Put together a free directory of local aging-in-place services after struggling to find help for my own family"
2 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "How much is enough to retire on? I’m assuming SS will be insolvent in the 15 years, so am not counting on that."
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I built the check-in service I wished I’d had after leaving the hospital"
1 post
#6
News
: "New Alzheimer's drug repairs DNA damage and reduces brain inflammation"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Aging
#1
Aging
7 posts
#2
Hate
4 posts
#3
Life
4 posts
#4
Struggling
2 posts
#5
Youth
2 posts
#6
Sleep
1 post
#7
Annoying
1 post
#8
Worst Thing
1 post
#9
Hard Time Walking
1 post
#10
Worst Birthday
1 post
Flair Used in r/Aging
#1
Life & Living
: "Getting divorced today"
30 posts
#2
Research
: "Popular sugar substitutes linked to faster brain aging"
14 posts
#3
Longevity
: "Extremely sad! Wondering why celebrities die so early when they have access to the top notch healthcare?"
11 posts
#4
Social
: "My mom today. At 72 she loves flowers more than ever 🪻🌺🌼"
6 posts
#5
Death & Dying
: "One of the most moving conversations I’ve heard about a parent at the end of life."
2 posts
#6
Loss
: "I need some advice from someone older - Will she be back?"
2 posts
#7
Loneliness
: "The Architecture of Independence: Redefining Dignity, Connection, and Care in Later Life Introduction"
2 posts
#8
Caregiving
: "People of retirement age still taking care of their parents"
1 post
#9
Finance
: "Paying off a couple credit cards has made me surprisingly happy."
1 post
#10
Fitness
: "Daily Stretch Routine Suggestions"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Aging
Yearly
+85k members(114.1%)
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Last updated: July 25, 2026