FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality
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 BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Consumer fraud schemes escalate each year during the holidays, and a new research report, “Seasons Cheatings,” from the AARP Fraud Watch Network finds that a significant number of consumers are at risk of becoming victimized by common seasonal scams.
AARP New Jersey Director of Advocacy Evelyn Liebman released the following statement today, applauding Reps. Donald Norcross, Jefferson Van Drew, Andy Kim, Josh Gottheimer, Frank Pallone Jr., Tom Malinowski, Albio Sires, Bill Pascrell Jr., Donald Payne Jr., Mikie Sherrill and Bonnie Watson Coleman of the U.S. House of Representatives for voting to pass H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.
AARP New Jersey unveils its statewide campaign to lower prescription drugs with a series of videos featuring real people talking about real problems with high prescription drug prices.
AARP continues its efforts to make prescription drugs more affordable in 2020 and will work for additional state legislation to lower rapidly rising prices
The AARP Smart Driver™ course will help you refresh your driving skills! You’ll learn:Important facts about the effects of medication on driving.How to reduce driver distractions.How to maintain the proper following distance behind another car.Proper use of safety belts, air bags, anti-lock brakes and new technology found in cars today.Techniques for handling left turns, right-of-way, and roundabouts.Age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate.
A utility company shut off Linda Daniels power in July 2018 – and with that, she lost the support of her oxygen tank. Just hours later, she passed away from congestive heart failure.
Do you know ways to help keep your aging loved ones from losing money to scams and fraud? We’ll share important information that could help you keep them safe during our free webinar.
Not sure which Medicare plans and options are right for you or a loved one? AARP is here to help connect you to the resources that may make it easier for you to decide what’s right for you.
More than one million New Jerseyans care for older parents, spouses and other loved ones so they can live independently in their homes and communities. These unpaid family caregivers provide one billion hours of care valued at a staggering $13 billion annually, according to AARP. The country recognizes these unsung heroes officially during November, which is National Family Caregivers Month.