r/Aging is a subreddit with 168k 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
: "Elder Abuse (neglect). What's the general reality?"
6 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Life is f**king with me... somehow I won?"
5 posts
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
Age
2 posts
#7
Sleep
1 post
#8
Annoying
1 post
#9
Worst Thing
1 post
#10
Hard Time Walking
1 post
Flair Used in r/Aging
#1
Life & Living
: "I couldn’t post on my last post so I just made a new one. This was 5 months ago. Again thank you all for making this depressed lady happy!!"
17 posts
#2
Research
: "What do you think has helped you look younger as you age?"
11 posts
#3
Social
: "When did this happen??"
4 posts
#4
Death & Dying
: "How..?"
3 posts
#5
Longevity
: "What health thing did you suddenly start caring about as you got older?"
2 posts
#6
Caregiving
: "I hope I die before I need a caregiver..."
2 posts
#7
Loss
: "Sudden outbursts of grief and longing"
1 post
#8
Fitness
: "Hurting tendons"
1 post
Member Growth in r/Aging
Yearly
+84k members(99.3%)
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Last updated: August 28, 2026