As a young child growing up in New Jersey, I recall spending countless summers in the sandy woods of Wall Township with my maternal grandmother, Carolyn Holland. On her […]
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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 […]
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 […]
NJFA Founding Trustee Given National Recognition
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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/ […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today (Oct. 15th)
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today (Oct. 15th) Open Enrollment is happening now. From October 15th to December 7th you can make changes to your Medicare coverage. What changes can you […]