AARP New Jersey

New election laws, redistricting and more than a dozen state legislators stepping down mean New Jersey’s primaries could have long-term implications for state government.

This month in our Healthy Living series, you'll learn more about AARP NJ and resources that support healthy living.

As part of National Volunteer Month in April, we sent a small gift to our volunteers to show our gratitude for the work they do to drive AARP's mission and impact. A ‘thank you card’ and small AARP lapel pin was sent to each volunteer as a way to honor and say THANK YOU for their unwavering commitment. Here are some volunteers proudly sporting their new pins at events throughout the state.

In the early 1900s, the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Oklahoma, now called "Black Wall Street," was a vibrant and prosperous community. Despite the challenges and racial injustices they faced, residents of this community built a thriving neighborhood filled with successful Black-owned businesses, attorneys, doctors, and real estate agents. Their achievements were nothing short of remarkable and served as a beacon of hope for Black Americans nationwide.

AARP New Jersey is hosting a Facebook Live event on Friday, May 5, at noon to discuss common scams being perpetrated across the state and to help people learn how to protect themselves.

Urges Governor Murphy to Swiftly Enact S3333/A5020

Safe and long-term services include a wide variety of support that assist people with improving the quality, safety, and chance to receive care at home or in a nursing home.

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

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.

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.