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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.

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New AARP New Jersey Report Finds Voters Over 50 Decide State and Local Elections by Wide Margins in Off-Year Elections

How to Vote in New Jersey’s Elections

Find upcoming election dates, registration deadlines and options for voting in New Jersey, such as voting by mail, early voting or voting with a disability.

2025 AARP NJ Advocacy Priorities

For our 2025 advocacy agenda, AARP New Jersey is prioritizing health security, financial security, affordable housing and implementing new laws that support people 50 and older.

Give Congress 100 Reasons to Support Family Caregivers

We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency. Add your reason to the list. We’ll share your reasons with Congress so that they understand what family caregivers experience day-in and day-out as they care for their loved ones.

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Sick of High Drug Prices?

Tell your lawmakers: stop unfair prices now. Take action in English or español. ¿CANSADO DE LOS PRECIOS DE LOS MEDICAMENTOS?

AARP awards community grants to five New Jersey organizations as part of another record-breaking year for nationwide program

Some of AARP's Top Recipes for a Fresh and Healthy Summer

Summer has officially arrived, and with it plenty of beach days, barbeques, and picnics. Now that vaccinated individuals can gather for those classic backyard bashes, it’s time to amaze friends and family alike with some delicious and healthy recipes. Over the years, AARP has teamed up with chefs all over America to share some of their summer dishes, and to celebrate, we’re recapping our favorites. For more recipes, make sure to visit aarp.org/food.

I learned how to confidently enroll in Medicare. What will you learn?

Is your 65th birthday coming up? You know what that means: It’s time to prepare for Medicare. Get ahead of the game with answers from our free webinar on Medicare, including when to enroll, what’s covered and where to find help along the way.

How to Stay Safe and Beat the Heat This Summer

This week, record-breaking temperatures are affecting the Northwest region of America, with records set in the hundreds in cities like Portland and Seattle. Streets are buckling from the immense heat, and some power cables are even melting.

Avoid Cons, Learn to Spot Scams at Virtual Conference

By Christina Hernandez Sherwood, JUL 1, 2021

Identity theft is the theme of the AARP Fraud Watch Network online conference organized by AARP New Jersey this August.

Nominate An Exceptional Volunteer for AARP's Andrus Award by July 15!

Do you know an extraordinary volunteer age 50 or older?

AARP New Jersey Applauds Governor Murphy and NJ Legislature for a FY 2022 State Budget that Benefits Older Workers and Retirees

In the face of the pandemic, now more than ever, the state budget is vital to the interests of our members and all New Jerseyans. This budget will help all New Jerseyans have a brighter and more secure financial future.

The Benefits of Telehealth May Extend Post-Pandemic

Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth has solidified itself as a convenient and safe way to see physicians in your time of need. With just the press of a button on your phone or computer, you can connect with a doctor without the hassle of commuting, sitting in a waiting room, and paying in-person fees. However, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine and re-opening of doctor’s offices to the public, is the future of telehealth in jeopardy?