¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†Aging Insights – Transportation ¬†Trenton- The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) is pleased to announce the production and release of the fourth episode of Aging Insights, the Foundation‚Äôs new cable program. This episode, Maximizing Local Transportation Options, will be broadcast in January. Aging Insights focuses on information about aging issues and services. The program […]
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Reminder: Social Security is benefits are going electronic.
Reminder: Social Security is benefits are going electronic. Not only can you apply for benefits and get all the update information at www.socialsecurity.gov but they are also requiring that everyone receive their benefits through direct deposit. All new applicants will have to choose direct deposit, however if you currently receive a check in the mail […]
Heat and Energy Assistance
According to the federal government (US Energy Information Administration), heating bills are expected to increase slightly this season compared to last winter. Those who heat their homes with oil can expect to see an average of about $220 or 12% more this winter. Those households that heating with natural gas are expected to spend an […]
Aging Insights, NJFA’s New Public Access TV Show!
The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) is pleased to announce our new public access cable show available to public access stations across New Jersey. The Foundation hosts an annual professional conference as well as policy forums. The show will follow in the tradition of Aging Today, a program that has aired in Middlesex County […]
Tips from NJ Dept of Banking and Insurance May Help Those Filing Insurance Claims
In a memo on Monday (8/29) the Commissioner stated that “Irene did not generate sustained hurricane-force winds, defined as 74 mph, but the time it got to NJ and told insurers they could not apply the hurricane deductible when calculating how much homeowners should pay for damages.”
Medicare Open Enrollment Period
Did you know new prescription drug and health plan coverage choices are offered every year? Every fall, all people with Medicare should review their current coverage.Up next, Medigap details and enrollment information. Stay tuned!
Tips for Caregivers
A critical part an older adult remaining in the community is support from family and friends. Some of that support comes in the form of a family caregiver. …. Furthermore, they found that 65% of those caregivers were female and many worked a job in addition to providing care.
Utility Assistance
PSE&G has recognized that many of their customers have fallen on hard times and so they’ve come up with a new program to offer assistance.The program is called TRUE, Temporary Relief for Utility Expenses and it is designed to help moderate income households who are having difficulty paying their PSE&G bill.
Reading!
Check out these short book reviews, hopefully you’ll visit your local library to check a few of them out!
Preventive Services
“I am committed to ensuring that the Medicare beneficiaries we serve are aware of and take advantage of their Medicare preventive benefits.” Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee.