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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.
New Brunswick, NJ – Ann Lippel has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization for people 50 and older, to receive the 2025 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.
AARP New Jersey has teamed up with ONNJ for the television series, The Power of Us, hosted by State Director Chris Widelo.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month—a time to recognize the millions affected by cognitive decline and to spotlight the innovators working to change the future of brain health. The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP is doing just that by highlighting six pioneering startups that are reshaping how we detect, manage, and improve cognitive well-being.
Loneliness and social isolation are not just emotional challenges; they are public health crises that significantly impact the well-being of older adults. Recognizing the gravity of this issue, AARP is backing the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act. This federal bill aims to develop standardized definitions and measurements for loneliness and isolation, paving the way for effective solutions.
AARP NJ is partnering up with the Lincoln Park Music Festival to teach you about Fraud.
The AARP Smart Driver Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based curriculum. The course is now the nation’s largest driving refresher course designed for drivers age 50.
Join AARP for free ice cream as we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security. AARP will never stop fighting to protect the Social Security payments you earned. During the 65 years AARP has been fighting to protect and strengthen Social Security, our nation’s leaders from both parties have supported it. Now more than ever, we need our political leaders to speak out to celebrate Social Security and ensure it’s there, not only for older Americans today but for our kids and grandkids tomorrow. #WeEarnedIt
With this expansion into additional 211 call centers, the Caregiver Support Program will now be available within 25 states and Puerto Rico, reaching 36% of the total U.S. population, and accessible to an estimated 14.6 million family caregivers.
$110,600 in grants aims to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods through innovative local projects
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
As the cost of living increases, older New Jerseyans demand full funding for Stay NJ and action on utility transparency and affordability
Imagine this: You wake up in the morning, stretch, and shuffle toward the kitchen for your first cup of coffee. But instead of a smooth stroll, you find yourself dodging furniture, navigating steep stairs, and wrestling with cabinets that seem to have shrunk overnight. Sound familiar? As we age, our homes—once perfectly suited to our younger selves—can start feeling like obstacle courses.
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