Janet Corbin continues to live her life full of grace, humor, and resilience at an age most people only dream of reaching. Born and raised in Ewing, New Jersey, she […]
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The next governor has 1.6 million reasons to prioritize aging
By Cathy Rowe, DrPH Published October 15, 2025 in NJ Spotlight News When we strengthen systems for older adults, we strengthen systems for all of us. New Jersey is at […]
Cost of Living for Older Adults in New Jersey
Report for the New Jersey State Policy Lab & New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW)By Audrey Meng, Rutgers University New Jersey residents are living longer, but not necessarily better. […]
Coalition of Advocates Seeks Solutions to Caregiver Workforce Shortage
“Jobs that Care.”“Make a Difference.”Those are the headlines emblazoned on social media posts, radio ads and the sides of NewJersey buses, as part of a new marketing campaign highlighting the […]
New Jersey’s Mental Health Urgency in Older Adults
By: Audrey Meng, Rutgers Student Intern People don’t mind getting old. People mind feeling old. There has been attention brought to the care of older adults and their mental well-being […]
Innovations for Aging in New Jersey on Display at Rutgers University’s InnovAGING NJ 2024 Summit
The Hub for Aging Collaboration at the Rutgers University School of Social Work hosted the inaugural InnovAGING NJ 2024 Summit on March 22, 2024. This free virtual event served as […]
Older Americans Act Re-Authorization.
What Changes Might We See? This year could mark the first major revisions in more than 35 years to the rules governing theOlder Americans Act, the federal law that backbones […]
NJAAW Celebrates 25 Years Serving NJ Older Adults, ‘Dares to Envision’ Policy Progress
To honor the milestone and draw support for its mission, the organization is spotlighting the top issues affecting the state’s growing population of older adults. HAMILTON, NJ — October 198, […]
A Guide for Accessory Dwelling Units: Getting Started
By: Sevki Topcu, Co Founder, HAVEN More and more people are adding accessory dwelling units to their homes these days and for good reason! ADUs offer a host of benefits, […]
Guide to Home Renovations for Older Adults
Your home is the place where you should be the most comfortable. It’s important for seniors to have a home that is safe, comfortable, and hospitable. If you’ve lived in […]