Foundation‚Äôs Annual Fall Event and Honoree Dinner Announced! The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) will hold its 5th Annual Fall Fundraising event on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. The event will begin with a 2 pm Matinee at the George Street Playhouse to see the production, One Slight Hitch. The show is written by The […]
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Many Considerations Regarding Social Security Benefits, Who Knew?
Many Considerations Regarding Social Security Benefits, Who Knew? File and Suspend. Sounds like orders for a top secret spy. But no, it is a term used in the world of Social Security benefits. File and suspend means that someone can apply for their Social Security Retirement benefits but then suspend receiving their payments. Why? Well […]
Don’t forget to tune into Aging Insights
Aging Insights ¬†NJFA continues to tape and air new episodes of the Award Winning Program, Aging Insights. Did you know that back in May, NJFA won an award called the JAM Award for Excellence in Senior Programming? With the help of our friends at Piscataway Community TV and the support of our Board and Senior […]
Communication
“But when I call my kids and grandkids they don’t call me back, so I have to use e-mail.”
Energy Tips
Energy Tips The heat is on outside and your air conditioning is probably running overtime inside. This could result in high utility bills. PSE&G offers the following tips that could help conserve energy and save you money!¬† Turn off everything you are not using; lights, tvs, computers, etc. Use dimmers, timers and motion detectors on […]
APPROVED CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR CPAs AND LAWYERS!
The session is being held at the Baltusrol Golf Club, 201 Shunpike Road, Springfield, NJ 07081 on June 19th.
3 CPE hours approved for CPAs; 3 CEs approved for CFPs; 3 CLEs have been approved for attorneys.
As Senior Population Swells, State Needs to Lift Moratorium on Adult Day Care
But while the NJ Department of Health and Human Services remains hesitant to allow any new centers to open, the demand in New Jersey for home and community-based long term care services is growing and adult day care is a cost effective option. By Roberto Mu?±iz, President and CEO, The Francis E. Parker Memorial
NJFA’s 14th Annual Conference aims to bring you evidence based and successful community outreach models.
NJFA‚Äôs 14th Annual Conference aims to bring you evidence based and successful community outreach models. One topic being covered on June 14th is community health and wellness. Exercise can decrease bone loss, increase bone density, and reduce your risk of fractures. Exercise is not only good for the bones but also for your heart health, […]
Are you fierce?
Are you fierce? We recently came across an interesting website, www.fiercewithage.com, the site is a call to action for boomers to not fear aging and to resist ageism. The founder of this site is Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. is an author and spiritual advisor. ¬†Dr. Orsborn believes that anti-aging messaging is destructive not only mentally, but […]
Learn more, connect with others and get involved.
Learn more, connect with others and get involved. ¬†Affordable housing, job availability, livable wages, food security these are all key pieces to living and aging well in NJ. A recent article in the Trenton Times highlights the struggle of the homeless in accessing services at three key organizations that provide shelter, food and many other […]