AARP Online Community and Discussion Forums - Re: Earned Activities

coolmaine · ‎09-08-2025

As per the posted message from Teri, we can earn rewards points. I would like to know how please tell us how.

andrewtoo · ‎09-11-2025

Staying Sharp Video page

“View more” for more Ted-talks (some are shorter than others)

Many give points, many do not

If you want the points then you have to work for them, especially during this maintenance.

https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/videos/

🍀

AndrewToo

Winter2025VA · ‎09-11-2025

[9/11/25] Andrew @andrewtoo , thanks for link dear friend. Nicole 💛

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@andrewtoo wrote:
Staying Sharp Video page
“View more” for more Ted-talks (some are shorter than others)
Many give points, many do not
If you want the points then you have to work for them, especially during this maintenance.

https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/videos/
🍀

andrewtoo · ‎09-10-2025

10-minute workout videos daily earning frequency

https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=10-minute&c=everywhere

Hope they work for you all too

Good luck 🍀

AndrewToo

Winter2025VA · ‎09-11-2025

[9/11/25] Andrew @andrewtoo , we all get to stay trim./lol. Thanks my friend, Nicole 💛

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@andrewtoo wrote:
10-minute workout videos daily earning frequency
https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=10-minute&c=everywhere
Hope they work for you all too
Good luck 🍀

andrewtoo · ‎09-10-2025

@BtW751689

https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=Recipe&c=rewards

AndrewToo

cmulinix · ‎09-09-2025

I pressed around till I got a search magnifying glass in the top. Hit that and chose all topics. Searched for REWARDS QUIZ. The list below contained a lot of quizzes from the rewards.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-09-2025

[9/9/25] Thanks @cmulinix 💛. Nicole!

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@cmulinix wrote:
I pressed around till I got a search magnifying glass in the top. Hit that and chose all topics. Searched for REWARDS QUIZ. The list below contained a lot of quizzes from the rewards.

mi4090 · ‎09-09-2025

Hello Rewards Warriors,

I would also like to know how to earn points by taking Quizzes, forget watching the Videos (not enough points). I've tried everything and nothing works to even gain access into Rewards.

This is the reward we get for being paying members.

@AARPTeri would you please post detailed instructions on how to earn points without access to the Rewards program. Will daily point earners be reimbursed for the missed points during the Maintenance problem? That would be a great reward!!

Have a Blessed Day,

@mi4090

Marylin

Winter2025VA · ‎09-09-2025

[9/9/25] Hi Marylin @mi4090 , thanks for posting this. Nicole 💛

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@mi4090 wrote:
Hello Rewards Warriors,

I would also like to know how to earn points by taking Quizzes, forget watching the Videos (not enough points). I've tried everything and nothing works to even gain access into Rewards.

This is the reward we get for being paying members.

@AARPTeri would you please post detailed instructions on how to earn points without access to the Rewards program. Will daily point earners be reimbursed for the missed points during the Maintenance problem? That would be a great reward!!

Have a Blessed Day,
@mi4090
Marylin

mi4090 · ‎09-09-2025

Hello Nicole @Winter2025VA ,

Thanks for informing that by viewing your Account the points are changing.

Have a Blessed Day

Marylin

@mi4090

Winter2025VA · ‎09-09-2025

[9/9/25] You are welcome dear Marylin @mi4090 . Yes, our boy Andrew @andrewtoo figured that out. You BOTH are APPRECIATED by us all. ALWAYS looking out for us. Nicole 💛

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@mi4090 wrote:
Hello Nicole @Winter2025VA ,
Thanks for informing that by viewing your Account the points are changing.

Have a Blessed Day
Marylin
@mi4090

mi4090 · ‎09-09-2025

Hello Nicole,

This will definitely help members with expiring points, instead of points being deducted at the date the Maintenance began. You will have more points for the deduction to come from, leaving you with a greater ending balance.

P.S.

How do you know you're earning points, if you can't access Transaction History?

Have a Blessed Day,

Marylin

Winter2025VA · ‎09-09-2025

[9/9/25] Hi Marylin @mi4090 , I use the link Andrew @andrewtoo posted to get to My Account. Shows changing Reward Point Total. Nicole 💛

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@mi4090 wrote:
Hello Nicole,
This will definitely help members with expiring points, instead of points being deducted at the date the Maintenance began. You will have more points for the deduction to come from, leaving you with a greater ending balance.

P.S.
How do you know you're earning points, if you can't access Transaction History?

Have a Blessed Day,
Marylin

BtW751689 · ‎09-08-2025

from the notice:

AARP Rewards Program – Temporary Service Interruption

We’re currently experiencing a temporary disruption in the AARP Rewards program due to unexpected technical issues. As a result, access to certain program features is temporarily paused while we work to restore full functionality.

You can still complete earn activities and continue to accumulate points during this time. We encourage you to keep engaging with available opportunities while we work behind the scenes.

We want to reassure you that we do not take this interruption lightly. Our teams are working diligently and around the clock to resolve the issue as quickly and securely as possible.

We deeply value your dedication to the AARP Rewards program and recognize the inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued participation.

HOW? TELL US HOW TO EARN. The only thing I seem to be able to earn is a handful of games.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-08-2025

[9/8/25] @BtW751689 , IF you got the AARP email with the Earn Links, they sometimes work. Andrew @andrewtoo posted "additional" links. Nicole!

BtW751689 · ‎09-09-2025

today was the first one I received with links to earn, 5 items, while I usually earn on about 28 items so this is just a small fraction.

RenateW69623 · ‎09-10-2025

@BtW751689 If you search the AARP website, there are many videos and quizzes with rewards badges that will get you points (beyond the links in the email). I have been able to max out my points every day since I found out we could still earn points. There are still some videos that have rewards badges that don't give points, but most of them do.

BtW751689 · ‎09-10-2025

Maybe I am looking in the wrong place (I do not see the post from Andrew with a link....yet...) but from what I do see, just starting with the "Health" tab, seems like you have to scroll through a lot of pages before maybe finding something. Unlike when the site is functional and everything is on one page. Not sure I want to spend the time trying to find these Easter eggs. I will likely again request the missing points since their site being down obviously is not a member issue, it is an AARP issue.

OK I found Andrew's post and like the other supposed rewards page, it does seem like there is no rhyme or reason to earning since the site just seems to list topics vs actual rewards earning opportunities. It seems like it could take several hours to possibly earn and then having to remember tomorrow what you already earned without the "check mark". Thanks for info.

GiselaR237582 · ‎09-11-2025

These are Andrew’s links, perhaps this will work for you:

https://www.aarp.org/games/category/rewards-games/

https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=Quiz&c=rewards

https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=Videos&c=rewards

https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=Recipe&c=rewards

I copied and paste them on a Word Doc or you can take a screenshot, because it is difficult to find them in the comments.

I hope it helps.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-11-2025

[9/11/35] Gisela @GiselaR237582 💛 and thank you Andrew @andrewtoo 💛 You are BOTH appreciated. Nicole!

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@GiselaR237582 wrote:
These are Andrew’s links, perhaps this will work for you:
https://www.aarp.org/games/category/rewards-games/
https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=Quiz&c=rewards
https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=Videos&c=rewards
https://www.aarp.org/search/?q=Recipe&c=rewards

I copied and paste them on a Word Doc or you can take a screenshot, because it is difficult to find them in the comments.
I hope it helps.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-10-2025

[9/10/25] @BtW751689 , yes, a pain & they really need to fix the Rewards Site. Nicole!

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@BtW751689 wrote:
Maybe I am looking in the wrong place (I do not see the post from Andrew with a link....yet...) but from what I do see, just starting with the "Health" tab, seems like you have to scroll through a lot of pages before maybe finding something. Unlike when the site is functional and everything is on one page. Not sure I want to spend the time trying to find these Easter eggs. I will likely again request the missing points since their site being down obviously is not a member issue, it is an AARP issue.
OK I found Andrew's post and like the other supposed rewards page, it does seem like there is no rhyme or reason to earning since the site just seems to list topics vs actual rewards earning opportunities. It seems like it could take several hours to possibly earn and then having to remember tomorrow what you already earned without the "check mark". Thanks for info.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-10-2025

[9/10/25] Yes Renate @RenateW69623 , I "avoid" the NO POINTS actvities. Was a pain to create my list but now I am glad as it saves me time. I also ADD to my list as some of them STOP awarding points. But as you said - it is possible to max out EACH day as we wait to redeem. 🙄 I think what may happen is that when links are taking a coffee break (lol - NOT working), people give up. No, go do something else (lol - your coffee break) & try again. Until whomever's IT (Helloworld, Merkle, AARP) figure out how to fix the site, we will have some issues with earning at times. I just hope the rumors of the site being hacked is NOT true. Geez, too old to have my personal info compromised. Take care my friend, Nicole!

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@RenateW69623 wrote:
@BtW751689 If you search the AARP website, there are many videos and quizzes with rewards badges that will get you points (beyond the links in the email). I have been able to max out my points every day since I found out we could still earn points. There are still some videos that have rewards badges that don't give points, but most of them do.

Winter2025VA · ‎09-09-2025

[9/9/25] @BtW751689 , glad you got the links & @AARPTeri posted more for us. Now they need to fix the site so we all can "redeem". 🙄 Take care my friend, Nicole!

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@BtW751689 wrote:
today was the first one I received with links to earn, 5 items, while I usually earn on about 28 items so this is just a small fraction.

SereneSeagull · ‎09-09-2025

It’s a start,right?

TammyR404885 · ‎09-08-2025

I would like to know how too.

kfcoppersmom · ‎09-08-2025

I would like to know how to continue earning points also!!!

Winter2025VA · ‎09-09-2025

[9/9/25] @kfcoppersmom , IF you got the AARP email with the Earn Links, they sometimes work. Andrew @andrewtoo posted "additional" links. Nicole!

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@kfcoppersmom wrote:
I would like to know how to continue earning points also!!!

Winter2025VA · ‎09-08-2025

[9/8/25] Tammy @TammyR404885 , IF you got the AARP email with the Earn Links, they sometimes work. Andrew @andrewtoo posted "additional" links. Nicole!

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