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AARP New Jersey

AARP New Jersey educates and advocates on behalf of those 50+ on issues that are important to them, their families, and to all Garden State residents.
FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality
As the cost of living increases, older New Jerseyans demand full funding for Stay NJ and action on utility transparency and affordability
Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit
New AARP New Jersey Report Finds Voters Over 50 Decide State and Local Elections by Wide Margins in Off-Year Elections
Calls for the legislature and Governor to move quickly on the report’s findings and recommendations, which include prioritizing home and community-based care
Annual Award Recognizes Those Who Make a Powerful Difference in their Community
Soaring housing costs are a growing concern for older residents of Ocean County. One solution in the works: The county—which just joined the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities—plans to start a home-sharing program that would help older people find a housemate to defray costs.
Are you considering retirement or have you retired recently? Retirement is the perfect time to discover your true passion and explore new possibilities.
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Join us to learn how to protect yourself and fight against fraud at our statewide fraud seminar, The Scam Landscape, Staying Safe, on Wednesday, May 22, at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. ET.
Take simple, but meaningful, steps to support your well-being and learn about AARP NJ available resources that support healthy living. Join us for a Free, Virtual Fitness Workout Class on Wednesday, May 15 at 12 p.m. ET and a Free, Virtual Chair Yoga Class on Wednesday May 15 at 6 p.m. ET.
The AARP Smart Driver Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based curriculum. The six-hour course is now the nation’s largest driving refresher course designed for drivers age 50.
Some older low-income New Jerseyans are forced to go into nursing homes rather than get care at home because of red tape in the Medicaid program.
AARP New Jersey applauds Governor Murphy and the NJ Legislature for expanding access to affordable housing to help older New Jersey residents stay in their homes and communities.
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