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AARP New Jersey Applauds the House for Passing the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act

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 NJ Unveils “Stop Rx Greed” Video Campaign to Combat Rising Prescription Drug Costs

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.

Make Sense Out of Medicare and Open Enrollment

By Craig Davis, OCT 10, 2019

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.

Chef Ronaldo's Recipe: Protein Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich

Chef Ronaldo's take on the ice cream sandwich adds proper carbohydrates, proteins and fats for a boost to your health. Check out the recipe in English and Spanish.

Supporting Family Caregivers in New Jersey

Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.