AARP New Jersey

AARP is here to help you take on today – and every day. From sharing practical resources, to holding fun activities and events, AARP is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger New Jersey for all ages to live, work and play. We hope you’ll join us!

AARP New Jersey is advocating for a state bill that would eliminate a provision that allows employers to discriminate against those 70 and older.

People are staying in the workforce longer – with 35 percent of the workforce projected to be age 50-plus by 2022 – and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, there is a particular increase in workers in the 65 to 74 age group.

The AARP Smart Driver™ course will help you refresh your driving skills! You’ll learn: How to reduce driver distractions.Important facts about the effects of medication on driving. How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car.Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes and new technology found in cars today.Techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.Age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — AARP New Jersey State Director Stephanie Hunsinger released the following statement today in response to House Majority Forward’s citation of AARP in political advertisements targeting Rep. Andy Kim:

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Consumer fraud schemes escalate each year during the holidays, and a new research report, “Seasons Cheatings,” from the AARP Fraud Watch Network finds that a significant number of consumers are at risk of becoming victimized by common seasonal scams.

AARP New Jersey Director of Advocacy Evelyn Liebman released the following statement today, applauding Reps. Donald Norcross, Jefferson Van Drew, Andy Kim, Josh Gottheimer, Frank Pallone Jr., Tom Malinowski, Albio Sires, Bill Pascrell Jr., Donald Payne Jr., Mikie Sherrill and Bonnie Watson Coleman of the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

AARP New Jersey unveils its statewide campaign to lower prescription drugs with a series of videos featuring real people talking about real problems with high prescription drug prices.

AARP continues its efforts to make prescription drugs more affordable in 2020 and will work for additional state legislation to lower rapidly rising prices

The biggest shopping season of the year is, unfortunately, also the biggest scamming season. Criminals are out in force during the holidays trying to steal your money and personal information. Learn about ways to help protect you and your loved ones.