As I remember AARP started as an insurance hawker.
I've been a member for many years; get no benefit that I'm aware of, but continue the membership anyway.
Of late, have written several times to let them know how revolting I find their current advertizing.
Everyone else is having to cut back; I see no reason seniors shouldn't also - and, I'm 75 and on Social Security and bond income that's decresed significantly.