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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.
Statement from AARP New Jersey Director of Advocacy Evelyn Liebman
Four Million Americans, Including Nearly 130,000 New Jersey Residents, Signed AARP Petition Calling on Congress to Act
After a series of falls in August 2020, Lisa Roberts’ husband, John, 65, spent 14 months recovering. He was finally discharged in a wheelchair last December to their Old Bridge Township home. He loves being home, but the physical therapy he was supposed to receive was cut back because of a worker shortage.
Dan Zeevi, one of AARP New Jersey's 2021 Most Varied Player (MVP) Award recipients, has contributed to a number of AARP New Jersey programs - from healthy living, to technology classes to sharing resources on how to make homes safer and more comfortable for older adults.
Statement from AARP New Jersey Director of Advocacy, Evelyn Liebman, on AARP’s fight to lower prescription drug prices
This month in our Healthy Living series, you'll learn more about AARP NJ and resources that support healthy living. Then, an instructor will lead you through basic Tai Chi movements.
The annual program aims to make local communities in New Jersey more livable.
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AARP New Jersey’s series of virtual classes on healthy living will continue in 2022! This month, we are offering FREE, virtual cooking classes that walk through easy and nutritious recipes.
Nearly 8 in 10 people 40 and older have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace, according to AARP research.
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