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 […]
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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 […]
Robo-Call Scams
Robo-Call Scams Here at NJFA, both Grace and I (Melissa) have received calls on our cell phones claiming to be from ‚ÄúCardholder Services‚Äù. The recorded voice does not specify the credit card company but urges you to contact them about your account. We‚Äôve also heard recently from others who have received similar calls, as well […]
Announcing NJFA’s 17th Annual Conference!
Announcing NJFA‚Äôs 17th Annual Conference! NJFA will hold its 17th Annual Conference on Wednesday, June 3rd at the Crowne Plaza Monroe. The 2015 Keynote Speakers are James Firman, CEO of NCOA and Nora Dowd Eisenhower, Assistant Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans. Jim Firman will address the […]
Job hunting over 50
Job hunting over 50 Looking for a new job over 50 might not sound like an easy task, but it is possible. And there are some steps you can take to increase your success. Keep busy. Be a self starter. You can remain active by consulting, writing articles or blogs. It‚Äôs a mistake to take […]
WINTER HEALTH 101, BY: HELEN HUNTER, ACSW, LSW
Helen Hunter is a Social Worker and Geriatric Case Manager who often writes for Renaissance Magazine (NJFA’s online magazine for seniors, boomers and caregivers!) which you can view at http://www.njfoundationforaging.org/renaissance-magazine/ Here is a piece she has agreed to share with us on the blog, which is very appropriate for the season. Be sure to read […]