AARP New Jersey

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.

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

Ever wonder what the secret sauce to a long, happy life is? You might think it’s all about good genes and eating kale every day (which helps!), but the real magic lies in small, intentional habits that anyone can embrace—no matter your age or stage in life.

Older voters will have a big say in the outcome of the primary on Tuesday, June 10. Issues on their agenda include property taxes and support for caregivers.

AARP is teaming up with the Somerset Patriots to offer AARP members and guests a discount to select Sunday home games this summer! We invite you to take your friends and family out to any of these three Sunday Patriots game at a discount: