r/Aging↗
A place to discuss the process of aging and the field of gerontology.
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
179k subscribers705 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. ~1% by known bots)479 authors / mosince 2009
r/Aging has 179k members (+73% over the last 12 months). It gets about 705 posts a month from 479 people. Top topics: Aging Concerns, Life Transitions & Reflection and Retirement Planning & Early Retirement.
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Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Aging Concerns1.1%
- Life Transitions & Reflection0.5%
- Retirement Planning & Early Retirement0.3%
- Long Term Care Options0.3%
- Boredom and Excitement0.3%
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- ScienceDaily
- Upworthy
- Medium
- Nature
- Stanford University
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