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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.
Two-Day Ice Cream Tour Brought Communities and Congressional Leaders Together to Share Stories and Rally Support for Protecting Social Security
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.
Is your community a place you would consider age-friendly? An age-friendly community is a place that has safe, walkable streets; age-friendly housing and transportation options; access to needed services; and opportunities for residents of all ages to participate in community life. This year several New Jersey communities took on the challenge of incorporating Age-Friendly initiatives into their community plans and joined the AARP Network of Age Friendly Communities.
As data breach incidents proliferate, a new AARP survey finds that an alarming number of New Jersey residents have failed to take the basic precautions against identity theft. In response, AARP New Jersey and the AARP Fraud Watch Network launched a campaign to raise awareness of identity theft risks and educate consumers on how to enhance the safety of their personal information.
AARP New Jersey is putting more green space in the Garden State. To advance its livable-community goals, AARP gave grants to two Community Challenge projects in New Jersey.
Join the AARP Ocean City Chapter on Saturday November 10th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM.
AARP’s FREE Online Q&A Has Answers
Join AARP New Jersey for a day of science and fun for the whole family. Stop by the AARP table at the Liberty Science Center on Thursday, November 15 or Sunday, November 18 from 10:00am - 4:00pm and find out more about what AARP is doing in your community. AARP members and guests will receive a discounted admission rate of $13.50 per ticket (up to 6 tickets per purchaser) which includes a planetarium show. Tickets are available by calling 201-253-1310 or in person at the Liberty Science Center Box Office. Use promo code "SCIENCE" for November 15th and "LEARN" for November 18th.
This Q&A Webinar Offers Tips Anyone Can Use
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AARP New Jersey is engaging voters across the Garden State – and we want to know why you are voting on November 6th! Critical issues like Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, caregiving, prescription drugs and financial security are all on the line. Tune in for our upcoming video series – Why I Vote – to see what’s bringing your friends and neighbors to the polls.
By Aliya S. King
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