Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today (Oct. 15th) Open Enrollment is happening now. From October 15th to December 7th you can make changes to your Medicare coverage. What changes can you make? If you are enrolled in Original Medicare, you can join a Medicare Advantage plan with or without drug coverage. These plans are private companies […]
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September is Fall Prevention Month
September is Fall Prevention Month. The October episode of Aging Insights (all episodes can be seen here.) will feature two professionals talking about ways to prevent falls at home. Here are some tips from one of them, Linda A. Lucuski, MPT, Certified Vestibular Rehab Specialist at University Medical Center of Princeton, Outpatient Rehab at Hamilton. […]
NJ Artist to Celebrate 80th Birthday
Join us in congratulating Sydney Neuwirth on her upcoming milestone. Ms. Neuwirth was featured in an issue of Renaissance Magazine and has been a friend of NJFA for a few years and we are happy to share the news of this celebration in her honor. Sydney is celebrating her 80th birthday with a Gallery Show […]
Honorees Who Shine a Light
NJFA to Hold Fundraising Event and Honoree Dinner The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) will hold its Annual Fundraising event on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2014. The event, titled Honorees Who Shine a Light, will begin with a 2 pm matinee at the George Street Playhouse to see the production, The Fabulous Lipitones. The show […]
Property Tax Reimbursement Program Deadline Extended
¬†Property Tax Reimbursement Program Deadline Extended More seniors can benefit from tax relief Access to tax relief is still available for New Jersey residents. The filing deadline for applications to the Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement Program) has ¬†been extended to September 15, 2014. The original deadline was June 2, 2014. The NJ Elder Index […]
EyeCare America
You never know where you are going to find good information. This time we have to thank Abigail Van Buren, also known as, Dear Abby. A reader wrote in on the topic of eye care and how some people put off exams and tests due to insurance issues. Either lack of insurance or high out […]
Heat and Eat Programs are Vital for our most Vulnerable Residents
Heat and Eat Programs are Vital for our most Vulnerable Residents¬†¬†¬†¬† The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) works with a variety of partners to highlight the essential safety net programs for low income seniors. These programs make the difference when seniors are faced with the daily challenge of paying the rent or buying food, […]
Vulnerable Groups Linked by Need for Affordable Housing
Vulnerable Groups Linked by Need for Affordable Housing The NJ Foundation for Aging (NJFA) recognizes that aging friendly and age sensitive issues are in reality ageless. In this spirit NJFA works with many partners including the Anti Poverty Network (APN).¬† This organization represents a wide array of groups and concerns. The intersection or cross tracking […]
Aging Insights Episode 32, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS
Aging Insights Episode 32, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS NJFA is pleased to announce the release of the 32nd episode of Aging Insights TV program, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS, focusing on those that target seniors. This episode will be shown during May 2014. The show is broadcast on over 60 public access stations and may also […]
SENIORS & PROBLEM GAMBLING
April‚Äôs episode of Aging Insights talks about seniors and gambling. One of the guests is Jeff Beck, Assistant Director for Clinical Services, Treatment & Research, Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. Today we feature Jeff as a guest blogger. Please read his informative piece about seniors and problem gambling. If you or someone you […]