By Sheila Brogan, LSW, ACSW, Ridgewood, NJ Sheila Brogran is a geriatric social worker and early leader in NJ’s age-friendly movement. See below for her recent letter to NJ State […]
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108 Years Young: How In-Home Care Helps Janet and Gives Her Peace of Mind
Janet Corbin continues to live her life full of grace, humor, and resilience at an age most people only dream of reaching. Born and raised in Ewing, New Jersey, she […]
The next governor has 1.6 million reasons to prioritize aging
By Cathy Rowe, DrPH Published October 15, 2025 in NJ Spotlight News When we strengthen systems for older adults, we strengthen systems for all of us. New Jersey is at […]
Cost of Living for Older Adults in New Jersey
Report for the New Jersey State Policy Lab & New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW)By Audrey Meng, Rutgers University New Jersey residents are living longer, but not necessarily better. […]
Not Just a “Young Person’s Issue”: Disrupting the Myths Around Senior Food Insecurity in New Jersey
By: Jackie Philbin, RDN, LDN Director of Healthcare Partnerships, Brooklyn Kitchen When people think of food insecurity, they often picture young families or children — not their neighbor, their grandparent, […]
Accessing Helpful Cannabis Resources
By Angela Speakman, cannabis educator at Stockton University While cannabis has existed for thousands of years, accessing clear, understandable information about it today can sometimes be a challenge. The narrative […]
Maintaining Mobility, Maintaining Independence
By Fox Rehab What is mobility? Mobility is how a person moves throughout their day-to-day life. Mobility is essential to a healthy lifestyle and optimizing independence. It includes everything from […]
Coalition of Advocates Seeks Solutions to Caregiver Workforce Shortage
“Jobs that Care.”“Make a Difference.”Those are the headlines emblazoned on social media posts, radio ads and the sides of NewJersey buses, as part of a new marketing campaign highlighting the […]
New Jersey’s Mental Health Urgency in Older Adults
By: Audrey Meng, Rutgers Student Intern People don’t mind getting old. People mind feeling old. There has been attention brought to the care of older adults and their mental well-being […]
Innovations for Aging in New Jersey on Display at Rutgers University’s InnovAGING NJ 2024 Summit
The Hub for Aging Collaboration at the Rutgers University School of Social Work hosted the inaugural InnovAGING NJ 2024 Summit on March 22, 2024. This free virtual event served as […]