Water, creating a balance is essential. In the NY Times Science Section‚Äôs Well, Personal Health column on May 10, Jane Brody shares her experience with mild dehydration after two very […]
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Preventing Falls at Home
Preventing Falls at Home Falls are not inevitable; it isn‚Äôt something that just happens as you get older. Falls are linked to a specific cause. ¬†It could be that more […]
Take the American Medicine Chest 5 Step Challenge
Prescription Drug Safety and Disposal Take the American Medicine Chest 5 Step Challenge By: Angelo M. Valente The American Medicine Chest Challenge (AMCC) is a community based public health initiative, […]
Income Taxes and Your Social Security Benefits
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]