Building A Future For All New Jerseyans
Lifelong Strong New Jersey is an advocacy campaign to prioritize policies that ensure New Jerseyans can thrive in the Garden State as we age.
Like all age groups, older New Jerseyans are important contributors to the state’s economy, infrastructure, and communities. As demographics rapidly change, we ask that the next Governor recognize our increasingly older population and include aging as an important consideration in all policy discussions, so that New Jersey can become an even better place to age well.
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Check your mailbox! Some applications for ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ are on the way.
The first batch of applications for the state’s property tax benefits was mailed earlier this week, according to the Treasury Department. The new combined application, which includes ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ, was mailed to more than 578,000 residents, the state said Wednesday. The application, called PAS-1, isn’t for everyone, though. It’s only for
Breaking the Cycle of Senior Loneliness: Strengthening Family and Community Support
Today, I want to address the tragedy of rising social isolation and loneliness among American seniors. Americans have never had more opportunities for connection than we do today, but studies are repeatedly warning that feelings of isolation and loneliness are rising dramatically, especially among elderly Americans. This is a
Major Update on the 2025 New Jersey ANCHOR Benefit Program
As the cost of groceries, electricity, and gas continues to rise, much-needed relief is on the way for some in New Jersey. The popular ANCHOR rebate system will be active in 2025. This property tax relief program provides rebates to homeowners and renters to help with the state’s very
Seniors Have “A Place at the Table” During National Nutrition Month
In recognition of National Nutrition Month, the Morris County Nutrition Program has partnered with Employment Horizons’ Culinary Arts Training Program to host “A Place at the Table” senior nutrition demonstrations at three county nutrition sites. “These demonstrations give seniors the tools to take charge of their well-being while also providing valuable skills to the Employment Horizons
NJ’s Winter Termination Program Nears End: Woodbridge Seniors Invited to Learn About Utility Assistance
Woodbridge Township residents are being encouraged to explore available utility assistance programs as New Jersey’s Winter Termination Program—a seasonal safeguard that prevents eligible customers from having their electric, gas, and water services disconnected—comes to an end on Saturday, March 15. To help residents navigate cost-saving options, state and local officials
Older Adults Are Lonely. AARP Backs Legislation to Address the Problem
Older adults often report feeling lonely and isolated, which can have big consequences on their health. A former U.S. Surgeon General saw the problem as so widespread that he declared an “epidemic of loneliness” in America in 2023. To help address these concerns, AARP is backing the Improving Measurements
Local leaders and utilities host energy-saving programs for Woodbridge seniors
Mayor John McCormac emphasized the importance of the event, especially as the warmer months approach when utility rates typically rise. “We are excited to host this event as we look toward the spring and summer seasons when energy demand and costs can spike,” said Mayor McCormac. “Our senior citizens, many
NJ Business Groups Tell Congress to Support Medicare Advantage
The letter — which was signed by Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey, Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey, Meadowlands Chamber, New Jersey Association of Health Plans, New Jersey Business & Industry Association, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, and New Jersey Jewish Business Alliance — asks New Jersey’s
This State Was Named the Safest Place to Retire in the U.S.
A record number of Americans are set to retire in 2025. According to 401k Specialist, 11,400 people are turning 65 every day in 2025, adding up to 4.18 million Americans reaching retirement age this year. And when they do, they’ll have lots of decisions to make, including where to live out their
New Jersey’s Senior Citizen Exodus Continues for Third Straight Year
For the seventh consecutive year, New Jersey has led the nation in outbound migration, with 67% of United Van Lines customers leaving the state in 2024, according to the company’s 48th Annual National Movers Study. The primary reasons cited were retirement (22%) and the desire to be closer to
United By Leaders in New Jersey Aging Policy
