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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 New Jersey Applauds State Budget for Major Steps Toward Affordability, but Raises Alarm on Nursing Home Oversight Rollbacks

FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality

“We Want to Stay in New Jersey and Keep the Lights On”: Over 100 AARP Volunteers Call for Lower Utility Bills and Property Taxes at Annual Lobby Day

As the cost of living increases, older New Jerseyans demand full funding for Stay NJ and action on utility transparency and affordability

New Report From AARP NJ Exposes Lack of Transparency in State’s Multi-Billion Dollar Nursing Home Industry

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

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We're in Your Corner: A Look Back at 2022

This year, AARP New Jersey helped put money back in your pocket by fighting to lower prescription drug prices and fighting to expand property tax relief. We also helped you get healthy and stay healthy and helped protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud.

Volunteer Spotlight: Donato Nieman

Donato Nieman, AARP NJ’s 2021 Advocacy Award recipient, has made significant contributions to AARP’s mission. Learn more about Donato and volunteering with AARP NJ.

New Jersey Residents Advocate for Family Caregiver Tax Credit at AARP New Jersey’s Day at the Capitol

Older New Jersey residents gathered for AARP New Jersey’s “Day at the Capitol” today to advocate for issues that matter most to people 50-plus, including financial relief for family caregivers, a safe and quality long-term care system, expanded property tax relief, affordable utilities and fair prescription drug prices.

AARP New Jersey Gathers State Leaders and Policy Experts to Discuss a Better Nursing Home Model for New Jersey

AARP New Jersey, national policy experts, state decision makers, advocates and industry representatives gathered today to discuss small house nursing homes as a new model for transforming New Jersey’s long-term care facilities.

Benefit Program Will Offset Property Taxes for New Jersey Residents

By Donna Liquori, DEC 1, 2022

The Affordable New Jersey Communities for Homeowners and Renters—known as ANCHOR—program, will help homeowners and renters pay property taxes in the state that has the highest in the country.

Join Us for Free, Virtual Chair Yoga Classes!

In this FREE, virtual class, a yoga instructor will lead you through postures while using a chair for support.

State Income Tax Credit Could Offset Caregiving Costs

By Cristina Rouvalis, NOV 1, 2022

The Caregiver’s Assistance Act would offset care costs by up to $675 per year.

Tell the Candidates What It's Like to Walk a Day "In My Shoes"

We've heard from thousands of people telling us about our day to day lives. Tell candidates about it is like to walk in your shoes.

Are you providing care for someone you love? Join our webinar for resources and tips

Join us on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. for our free, virtual presentation, “Prepare to Care: Resources and Tips for Family Caregivers.” The webinar will also include guided tai chi.