At NJFA‚Äôs June 10th Conference, Donna Butts from Generations United presented a keynote on Shared Sites, serving diverse groups. Shared Sites are defined as ‚Äúprograms where older adults and young people receive services at the same site and both generations interact during regularly scheduled intergenerational activities.‚Äù Generations United refers to these centers as, ‚ÄúIntergenerational Shared […]
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2010 Conference Session: Ethical & Legal Response: Identifying and Reporting Elder Abuse
At NJFA‚Äôs 12th Annual Conference on June 10th we were pleased to offer a workshop titled, ‚ÄúThe Ethical and Legal Response: Identifying and Reporting Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation‚Äù. This session featured, David Ricci, State Coordinator of Adult Protective Services; Pat Bohse, Manager, NJ4A; Linda Murtagh- Social Work Supervisor, Ocean County Board of Social Services; […]
It’s getting hot out there!
It‚Äôs getting hot out there! We are experiencing extreme temperatures all over New Jersey and surrounding areas this week. Here are some tips for staying cool and safe. Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverages. Make sure children and the elderly are drinking water, and ensure that persons with mobility problems have adequate fluids […]
More about NJFA’s 12th Annual Conference!
Offering welcoming remarks at the New Jersey Foundation for Aging‚Äôs conference this year was Patricia Polansky, Assistant Commissioner from the Dept. of Health and Senior Services.¬† We were pleased to have Pat join us and kick off the day! Her remarks began with comments about the budget and fiscal concerns for the State. However, the […]
NJFA 12th Annual Conference!
NJFA’s 12th Annual Conference was held on Thursday June 10, 2010
The 2010 Census is Coming!
The 2010 Census is Coming! What you need to know and why you should care!
NJFA’s Community Grant Program, Announcing 2 New Grantees!
NJFA believes strongly in working toward making New Jersey a great place to age well and believes these two programs will help older adults do that.