r/Aging is a subreddit with 163k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses age, aging, older, hate, and life.
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
: "Would you travel to Switzerland to end your life in a suicide pod if you were terminally ill, etc?"
12 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Nobody thinks of what its like getting old"
9 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "How to get rid of the stuff?"
3 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Paying off a couple credit cards has made me surprisingly happy."
1 post
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I built a tool that estimates biological age and breaks it down across the 12 hallmarks of aging"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Aging
#1
Age
: "I spoke with an 80-year-old competitive runner who has survived cancer, a broken femur and lung damAge. Here are 5 things he does differently as he Ages."
15 posts
#2
Aging
: "I built a tool that estimates biological age and breaks it down across the 12 hallmarks of Aging"
15 posts
#3
Older
: "I need some advice from someone Older - Will she be back?"
7 posts
#4
Hate
4 posts
#5
Life
4 posts
#6
Over 50
: "If you’re Over 50, how do you feel about seeing people talk about embracing their lines and wrinkles in their 30’s on social media?"
4 posts
#7
Body
: "Age is not just about the Body; it is about the mind. Similarly, true beauty is not found in appearance, but in the heart."
2 posts
#8
Struggling
2 posts
#9
Youth
2 posts
#10
Face
2 posts
Flair Used in r/Aging
#1
Life & Living
: "Surprise! I am 67 and can navigate the interweb :)"
40 posts
#2
Research
: "Why in your opinion do people in their 40s nowadays look younger than their age in 2026?"
14 posts
#3
Longevity
: "9 Things Experts Wish You’d Do in Midlife to Increase Longevity"
8 posts
#4
Death & Dying
: "Would you travel to Switzerland to end your life in a suicide pod if you were terminally ill, etc?"
7 posts
#5
Social
: "Now that's a strong steadfast woman"
6 posts
#6
Fitness
: "I Started Taking My Parents to the Gym — Not Just for Their Health, But for Our Bond ❤️"
3 posts
#7
Loss
: "Had this streak of grey hair appear from trauma due to sexual violence with permanent bodily damage. Any chance of reversal?"
2 posts
#8
Caregiving
: "Nobody thinks of what its like getting old"
1 post
#9
Finance
: "Paying off a couple credit cards has made me surprisingly happy."
1 post
Member Growth in r/Aging
Yearly
+84k members(105.8%)
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Last updated: August 12, 2026