Ethel Percy Andrus was the founder of the National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA) in 1947 and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) in 1958. As its first president, Andrus pioneered nursing home reform legislation, often testified before Congress on issues of concern to senior citizens, and challenged mandatory retirement laws. She showed Americans of all ages that older people can and do live productive, useful, and purposeful lives. 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... AARP is the name of the United States non-profit organization formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons. ... 1958 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ...
The EthelPercyAndrus Gerontology Center, one of the first centers for gerontology research in the U.S., was founded at the University of Southern California in 1964.
The center was expanded in 1975 with the inception of the Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, the first school of gerontology in the country.
The Andrus Center is currently regarded as a leader in its field, housing many prominent researchers who cover the gamut of gerontology.
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