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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.
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
AARP New Jersey Urges State Senate to Pass S1066 to Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Michelle Murphy became an AARP New Jersey volunteer in Spring 2017 after attending a wine and paint event in North Brunswick hosted by AARP. She was getting ready to retire after teaching pre-school and elementary children as well as middle school Spanish for a total of 40 years. She thought it would be a great way to incorporate more volunteer work into her life.
AARP New Jersey’s Speakers Bureau has skilled volunteers that can speak to your group both in-person and online! Our speakers provide FREE, virtual and in-person presentations to your group of 10 or more people that address the issues that matter most to New Jerseyans 50 and older. AARP reserves the right to decline, reschedule, or cancel the request if the minimum attendance of 10 participants is not met.
A list of NJ-specific resources to help caregivers protect loved ones in nursing homes and long-term care facilities
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, new state laws deal with staffing shortages, social isolation and safety measures in New Jersey nursing homes.
Get active and have fun while staying in the comfort of your home! AARP NJ is offering a series of FREE, virtual workout classes.
AARP New Jersey Applauds Senate for Passing Bill to Make Insulin More AffordableUrges New Jersey Assembly to Take Action on A1669Statement from AARP New Jersey Associate State Director of Advocacy Crystal McDonald
80% of New Jersey Voters Support Establishing a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Review Prices and Set Limits on Medication Costs
AARP New Jersey has successfully advocated for the state’s more than 1 million unpaid family caregivers, including expanding support to those caring for loved ones exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19.
AARP knows we’re all trying to do our best to embrace our differences. To help with this journey, we’ve partnered with Cultural and Career Strategist Derek Young and the National Museum for African-American Music for a 2-part series to talk about the part we all play in creating and cultivating equitable relationships and how music can help bring us together.
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