Living Well
Classes, friendships, part-time work, volunteering, pickleball and staying a step ahead of scams.
7 in-depth guides
Learn something new after 60: classes and lessons across New Jersey
From Osher courses at Rutgers to piano lessons in your own living room, here is where older New Jerseyans can keep learning, and why stretching your brain is worth it.
Staying connected: how to beat loneliness in New Jersey
Loneliness is a health risk, and the U.S. Surgeon General has said so plainly. Here are the senior centers, volunteer roles, phone and visitor programs, and tech help that can bring more people into your week.
Scams targeting New Jersey seniors now, and how to shut them down
Fake grandkids, fake toll bills, fake PSE&G shutoffs. Learn the scripts scammers use, the red flags that give them away, and exactly who to call in New Jersey if money is already gone.
Driving later in life in New Jersey: safety, rules and options
New Jersey's license rules, refresher courses that can trim points, the warning signs to watch for, and how to get around when it is time to drive less.
Pickleball after 60 in New Jersey: how to get started
The paddle sport filling New Jersey's park courts is easy to learn, cheap to try and very social. Here is how to find a game, what to buy and how to avoid the common injuries.
How to stay active and social through a New Jersey winter
Indoor walking spots, the gym benefit hiding in your Medicare plan, warming centers and the real risks of shoveling. A practical plan for the cold months.
Home Happenings: lessons and activities that come to your living room
A New Jersey startup that brings friendly, screened local teachers into older adults' homes for piano, painting, yoga, cards and more.
Questions people ask
Who can join OLLI at Rutgers?
OLLI-RU serves adults 50 and older. Courses are noncredit with no tests or grades. Call 848-932-6554 or visit olliru.rutgers.edu for the current catalog and fees.
Can I take college classes for free at 65 in New Jersey?
Public colleges may waive tuition for residents 65 and older when space is available, under N.J.S.A. 18A:62-3. You usually still pay fees, and registration is often limited to the first day of classes or later.
What did the Surgeon General's 2023 advisory say?
It said about one in two U.S. adults reported loneliness in recent years, and that lacking social connection can raise the risk of premature death as much as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day. It also linked chronic loneliness and isolation to about a 50% higher risk of dementia in older adults.
How do I find a senior center near me in New Jersey?
Call the Aging and Disability Resource Connection at 1-877-222-3737 to reach your county office on aging, or dial 2-1-1.
What number do I call to report a scam in New Jersey?
Call the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs at 1-800-242-5846 (in New Jersey) or 973-504-6200, or file online. Also report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and, for online or crypto fraud, to the FBI at ic3.gov.
Does NJ E-ZPass text me about unpaid tolls?
New Jersey officials say NJ E-ZPass does not send unsolicited texts asking for toll payment. The exception is accounts in collections, where Credit Collection Services may text. Check your account directly instead of clicking any link.
Does New Jersey require older drivers to retake the road test?
The MVC's license renewal page lists no extra steps for older drivers, and most people can renew online. The MVC can require a medical evaluation or driver exam for anyone when a doctor, police officer or court raises a safety concern.
Will a defensive driving course lower my insurance?
Many insurers offer a discount for completing a defensive driving course. Call your insurer first to confirm the course qualifies, the size of the discount and how long it lasts. An approved course can also take two points off your MVC record.
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