More than 260 people – including key government, business, non-profit and academic leaders -participated in New Jersey’s Age-Friendly Virtual Fair, a first-of-its-kind showcase of the diverse work underway to make the Garden State a better place to grow old. The Sept. 15 virtual conference featured 34 virtual “table” presentations on myriad subjects that encompass or […]
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End of Life Doulas – Compassionate Support and Expert Guidance for Your Family Through the Sacred Journey of Aging and End of Life
By Adrian AlloteyEldercare Specialist/Aging Companion/End of Life DoulaYou Are Not Alone Elder Care LLC Clinically managed end of life care is increasingly becoming a hot topic for discussion. Providing care for fragile elderly patients nearing their transition from this world goes beyond learned skills. Medical personnel responsible for providing this specialized care must have an […]
Lifelong Learning Can Lead to Lifelong Wellness
Education doesn’t have an end date. In fact, it shouldn’t. And while education in the formal sense can be limited to an institutional understanding of the word, lifelong learning is expansive and flexible. Learning to paint with acrylics, analyzing films from the 20th century, discovering an unknown event from history, or how to use photoshop are […]
“Building a direct care workforce for an aging population”
By: Cathy RoweJune 6, 2022 This article was originally published on njbiz.com and is posted here with permission. At New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well, we are always looking at the numbers. So, consider these statistics. The population age 65+ was the fastest growing group in New Jersey between 2010 and 2020, increasing 26.8%, according to usafacts.org/data. This […]
Creative Aging with the Arts in New Jersey
Through our programs and services, the [New Jersey State Council on the Arts] seeks to increase participation in, and access to, arts events, experiences and opportunities for all people — whether they come to the arts as artists, audience members or volunteers.
Reflection on the NJAAW Housing Series
A guest blog by William Cotrone, NJAAW intern As the global population continues to grow/age, appropriate housing for older adults is now more important than ever. Most of NJ’s current housing stock was built for young able-bodied adults and nuclear families. Currently, 30% of homeowners in the US are single and live alone. By 2030, […]
Warning on Scams Claiming to Support Ukraine
by Cathy Rowe, DrPH, Executive Director, NJAAW Unfortunately, we have seen this over and over: Well-meaning older adults who want to support a good cause become the targets or victims of a scam Why Are There Scams About Ukraine? Let’s be clear – the people of Ukraine need our support and help. Lives are disrupted, […]
Sanctuary
I realized that my home is my sanctuary…
Home is where the heart is
“There isn’t one large leap from living independently in one’s home to needing assisted living – there are numerous steps and choices.”
I’m proud of you, New Jersey!
As we wind up 2021, I just want to take a moment to say I’m proud of you, New Jersey! Now, with all the jokes made about the great Garden State, you might not be used to the compliment, but here is why I am proud of our older residents, in particular. New Jersey was […]