It‚Äôs tax season, perhaps you know this because there is an accountant in your life who just got super busy or you‚Äôve seen the increase in TV ads for Turbo Tax. Either way, we thought this timely information from our friends at the Social Security Administration might be useful. Income Taxes and Your Social Security […]
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Announcing NJFA’s 18th Annual Conference!
Announcing NJFA‚Äôs 18th Annual Conference! NJFA will hold its 18th Annual Conference on Thursday, June 2nd at the Crowne Plaza Monroe. The 2016 Morning Keynote Speaker will be Ruth Finkelstein, ScD, who is an internationally recognized leader of inspiring and creating strategies for aging friendly communities. She is Assistant Professor of Health Policy and Management […]
Medicare Hospice Benefit
Medicare Hospice Benefit Hospice and other end of life issues are not things we often want to talk about. However, being prepared and knowing all your options is a good idea. We should start by describing hospice. Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill. The focus is usually […]
Medicare Coverage
Medicare coverage What does Medicare cover? It‚Äôs a common, but also complex question. Medicare has 2 basic parts, Part A, which is known as hospital insurance (we‚Äôll define that in a minute) and Part B, which covers services, such as lab tests, doctor visits, etc. Part A and Part B together are known as Original […]
Fun Apps to Explore in 2016
Fun Apps to Explore in 2016 You‚Äôve probably seen articles listing useful apps or the best apps for seniors. You‚Äôve probably even seen such a list in Renaissance Magazine. But what about apps that are just for fun? For those that don‚Äôt know, apps or applications are programs available on your smart phone or tablet […]
In the Fight Against Cancer: Is Collaboration Really a Conflict of Interest?
Guest blog from NJFA Board Member: Dr. Rick Martinez In the Fight Against Cancer: Is Collaboration Really a Conflict of Interest?¬† Rick A Martinez. M.D. These days, the collaboration between academic inventors and the pharmaceutical industry (where I used to work) is the reason for my hope. Richard Nixon was President of the United States […]
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: WHAT ARE YOUR CHOICES?
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT: WHAT ARE YOUR CHOICES? By Charles Clarkson, Esq. Project Director, Senior Medicare Patrol of New Jersey Every year Medicare beneficiaries have a choice. Between October 15 and December 7, a period known as ‚ÄúOpen Enrollment,‚Äù Medicare beneficiaries can switch their current Medicare coverage. Why make a change? If you are in Original […]
NJFA Founding Trustee Given National Recognition
NJFA Founding Trustee Given National Recognition Trenton— The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) is pleased to announce that founding trustee, Carl West was recently recognized by the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD). In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Older American‚Äôs Act, NASUAD honored more than 50 advocates […]
Prescription Drug Disposal Day- Don’t Crush or Flush!
Prescription Drug Disposal Day- Don‚Äôt Crush or Flush! When you open your medicine cabinet, are you confronted by outdated prescriptions that you are no longer taken but haven‚Äôt gotten rid of either? Do you wonder how you can safely dispose of them? Perhaps you have painkiller from a previous injury or surgery. Maybe your doctor […]
Social Security Facts
Social Security Facts Recently, NJFA Deputy Director, Melissa Chalker sat down with two representatives from the Social Security Administration for a taping of our half hour TV program Aging Insights. Given all of the extensive information they shared, we thought it was time to do a blog about Social Security benefits and what you need […]