AARP Mourns the Loss of Senator Frank Lautenberg

Posted on 06/3/2013 by | AARP New Jersey | Comments

Advocacy | New Jersey AARP Mourns the Loss of Senator Frank Lautenberg Statement from AARP New Jersey State President Dave Mollen PRINCETON- AARP mourns the loss of a great New Jerseyan with the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg. Over the course of his 89 years, from his boyhood in Paterson, to his time spent defending our country in WWII, to his 30+ years of distinguished service representing residents of the Garden State in the U.S. Senate, Senator Lautenberg consistently displayed a passion for that …

Volunteer with AARP New Jersey!

Posted on 05/14/2013 by | AARP New Jersey | Comments

About AARP | New Jersey | Volunteering Do you want to make a DIFFERENCE? AARP New Jersey has many opportunities for you to do so. Check out just a few of the opportunities we have. See one you’re interested in? Contact AARPNJ@AARP.ORG / 1-866-542-8165 to get started! Community Outreach Volunteer: We are recruiting volunteers to outreach your local area by representing AARP to promote New Jersey Benefit Programs at exhibitor tables, community fairs, and other events in your area. As a volunteer, you will help educate your …

Donna Kirkland, left, sits with her mother Jodell Kirkland in the home where she grew up in Maplewood, New Jersey on Sunday April 21st, 2013. Photographer: Dustin Cohen

Resources Help Family Caregivers Avoid Burnout

Posted on 05/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

About AARP | Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Local Resources | New Jersey By Greg Saitz • When an increasing number of physical ailments left Donna Kirkland’s parents unable to care for themselves about four years ago, she and her six siblings had a choice: Place their parents in a nursing home or share caregiving duties so they could remain in their home. For Kirkland, 59, of Newark, “it was a no-brainer. My parents gave so much to us and our kids.” She spent many months as a live-in caregiver for her parents, …

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Free Consumer Resource Fairs Coming Soon

Posted on 04/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Events | Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Local Resources | New Jersey In cooperation with state agencies and nonprofit groups, AARP is sponsoring free consumer resource fairs across New Jersey. Exhibitors will provide information on how to guard against identity theft, compare prescription drug prices, explore long-term-care options, avoid hospital errors, prevent Medicare fraud, fight predatory lending, block telemarketing calls, get help with filing taxes, apply for property tax relief, become a safer driver, apply for energy assistance and seek help with grocery costs. Now in its third year, the series will …

2013 Andrus Award – Call for Nominations

Posted on 03/27/2013 by | AARP New Jersey | Comments

New Jersey | Volunteering AARP is seeking nominations for its 2013 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “Volunteerism is clearly a new way of looking at retirement for older Americans. Many are finding that they want to remain active and involved and that volunteerism fulfills this need and the desire to help others,” said Dave Mollen, AARP New Jersey State President.  “Through this …

AARP New Jersey Consumer Resource Fair

Posted on 03/27/2013 by | AARP New Jersey | Comments

Events | New Jersey Are you a consumer who wants to learn more about how to save money or to protect yourself?  Learn more about New Jersey’s consumer resource programs designed to help you make educated choices, when it comes to your health and your pocket book!  Join AARP New Jersey and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at the third annual Consumer Resource Fair Series.    Want a Sneak Peek? One of the programs you will have the chance to learn more …

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