Steve Adubato talks with Christopher Widelo, State Director of AARP New Jersey, about the significant challenges facing older residents in New Jersey and the future of Medicaid and Social Security.

Steve Adubato asks Widelo about the most pressing matters impacting those in New Jersey over 55 years old. Widelo explains why property taxes and scams are most prevalent. “I think one of the big ones especially for New Jersey is around property tax. Far too many people feel like they cannot continue to live here in the Garden State, and want to, so we’re fighting hard to make sure that people can access property tax relief and stay in their homes. Another issue is fraud, often older adults are targeted at a much higher rate when it comes to frauds and scams. I think everybody knows somebody that has been a victim in one way or another or has been at least approached.”