A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
AARP New Jersey is teaming up with Rutgers University during the 2025 football season to help tackle when, where and how to vote in the 2025 NJ elections so New Jerseyans can make their voices heard.
Let’s take a moment to celebrate one of the most enduring and impactful programs in American history: Social Security! That’s right, August 14th marks 90 years since Social Security was signed into law in 1935. And like any good nonagenarian, it’s got stories to tell, wisdom to share, a whole lot of people who are grateful for its existence and it needs our care.
After a series of falls in August 2020, Lisa Roberts’ husband, John, 65, spent 14 months recovering. He was finally discharged in a wheelchair last December to their Old Bridge Township home. He loves being home, but the physical therapy he was supposed to receive was cut back because of a worker shortage.
Dan Zeevi, one of AARP New Jersey's 2021 Most Varied Player (MVP) Award recipients, has contributed to a number of AARP New Jersey programs - from healthy living, to technology classes to sharing resources on how to make homes safer and more comfortable for older adults.
This month in our Healthy Living series, you'll learn more about AARP NJ and resources that support healthy living. Then, an instructor will lead you through basic Tai Chi movements.
AARP New Jersey’s series of virtual classes on healthy living will continue in 2022! This month, we are offering FREE, virtual cooking classes that walk through easy and nutritious recipes.