r/Aging is a subreddit with 176k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses aging, health, parents, 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
: "What advice would you give to a 25 year old?"
2 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What should i do to prepare for aging independently?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Aging
#1
Aging
: "What should i do to prepare for Aging independently?"
22 posts
#2
Health
5 posts
#3
Parents
: "For those in 60-70-80 year olds, whose Parents have passed, do you still think about them?"
5 posts
#4
Hate
4 posts
#5
Life
4 posts
#6
Happiness
: "Arthur Brooks argues that Happiness later in life starts with deciding what you no longer need to chase"
4 posts
#7
Loneliness
: "How, as one gets older, do you deal with Loneliness and isolation?"
3 posts
#8
Retirement
: "After death, if you could return with the guarantee that you'd do your dream job for your entire adult life and into Retirement, would you return?"
3 posts
#9
Age Milestones
: "1 hour left in my 20’s"
3 posts
#10
Stories
3 posts
Flair Used in r/Aging
#1
Life & Living
: "One of the weirdest parts of aging is watching places from your life disappear"
35 posts
#2
Research
: "Scientists find Ozempic may slow aging itself"
18 posts
#3
Death & Dying
: "Please make a will"
10 posts
#4
Longevity
: "When did you know you were old?"
5 posts
#5
Social
: "I must look worse than I think"
5 posts
#6
Fitness
: "Did you get this year’s Covid vax?"
4 posts
#7
Finance
: "For those without children: What do you plan to do with your inheritance? To whom or where will it go?"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Aging
Yearly
+78k members(79.0%)
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Last updated: October 8, 2026