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.

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AARP NJ Applauds Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget Proposal to Help Older New Jerseyans Stay in their Homes and Communities

AARP supports critical property tax relief for older adults, prescription drug affordability, affordable housing, and efforts to increase financial security in retirement

AARP New Jersey is Teaming up with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC)!

AARP New Jersey is excited to team up with the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to bring our members exclusive discounts on a variety of world-class performances. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience unforgettable moments with friends and family while enjoying these incredible shows at discounted rates.

Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers

We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency. Add your reason to the list. We’ll share your reasons with Congress so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.

AARP New Jersey Announces 2025 Grant Opportunity for Quick-Action Community Improvement Projects

Applications are currently being accepted through March 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT

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AARP NJ is Advocating for Affordable Utilities

AARP advocates for older adults’ access to reliable and affordable utilities and works to ensure rates and policies are fair.

AARP NJ is Advocating for Fair Prescription Drug Prices

AARP supports solutions that will lead to lower drug prices, including greater transparency in data reporting from big drug companies, public reporting on prices increases, caps on insulin and other critical medications, and a Board of independent experts responsible for making actionable recommendations on how the state can ensure affordable medications for all.

AARP NJ is Advocating for a Family Caregiver Tax Credit

The state’s 1 million family caregivers provide unpaid care valued at over $17 billion annually in New Jersey. A modest tax credit is financial relief family caregivers have earned.

AARP NJ is Advocating for Expanded and Equitable Property Tax Relief

AARP New Jersey has long advocated for proposals that provide equitable, cost-effective and targeted property tax relief to those most burdened by their property tax bills.

Virtual Chair Yoga and Decluttering Presentation this April!

Spring is here, which means it's time for Spring cleaning!

New Report Shows NJ Family Caregivers Have Earned a Tax Credit by Providing More Than $17 Billion in Unpaid Care to Loved Ones

New research attaches $17 billion value to the estimated hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provide in N.J., showing a significant increase since last report

AARP New Jersey Grants Fund Mural and Community Garden Improvements

By Cristina Rouvalis, MAR 1, 2023

The grants will upgrade a much-loved public garden and fund a street mural, designed to protect pedestrians.

AARP New Jersey Statement on Governor Murphy's FY 2024 State Budget Address

AARP NJ applauds Governor Murphy's FY 2024 State Budget proposal that expands supports for older adults. More work needs to be done to deliver financial relief to family caregivers.

Join us for Free, Healthy Living Virtual Cooking Classes!

AARP New Jersey’s series of virtual classes on healthy living will continue in 2023! This month, we are offering FREE, virtual cooking classes that walk through easy and nutritious recipes.