Heat and Eat Programs are Vital for our most Vulnerable Residents¬†¬†¬†¬† The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) works with a variety of partners to highlight the essential safety net programs for low income seniors. These programs make the difference when seniors are faced with the daily challenge of paying the rent or buying food, […]
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Vulnerable Groups Linked by Need for Affordable Housing
Vulnerable Groups Linked by Need for Affordable Housing The NJ Foundation for Aging (NJFA) recognizes that aging friendly and age sensitive issues are in reality ageless. In this spirit NJFA works with many partners including the Anti Poverty Network (APN).¬† This organization represents a wide array of groups and concerns. The intersection or cross tracking […]
Aging Insights Episode 32, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS
Aging Insights Episode 32, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS NJFA is pleased to announce the release of the 32nd episode of Aging Insights TV program, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS, focusing on those that target seniors. This episode will be shown during May 2014. The show is broadcast on over 60 public access stations and may also […]
SENIORS & PROBLEM GAMBLING
April‚Äôs episode of Aging Insights talks about seniors and gambling. One of the guests is Jeff Beck, Assistant Director for Clinical Services, Treatment & Research, Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. Today we feature Jeff as a guest blogger. Please read his informative piece about seniors and problem gambling. If you or someone you […]
NJFA’s 16th Annual Conference
NJFA will hold its 16th Annual Conference on Wednesday, June 11th at the Crowne Plaza Monroe. The 2014 Keynote Speaker Jo Ivey Boufford, MD President of¬† The New York Academy of Medicine.¬†Dr. Boufford will talk about the Age-friendly NYC initiative.¬† Age-friendly NYC has consulted with thousands of older adults and enacted hundreds of low-cost improvements […]
How to get your Credit Report
We‚Äôve all seen those funny commercials for credit reports and have probably read articles in magazines urging us to get our yearly free credit report. However, have you ever wondered why you need it? Or how to go about getting it? And how to avoid scams posing as free credit report services? Well, let‚Äôs try […]
NJFA to Celebrate 15th Anniversary with Fundraising Event
NJFA to Celebrate 15th Anniversary with Fundraising Event Trenton‚ÄîThe New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) will hold a Fall Fundraising event on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 to celebrate the Foundation‚Äôs 15th Anniversary. The event, titled A Crystal Anniversary, will begin with a 2 pm matinee at the George Street Playhouse to see the production, Clever […]
More Money Tips
More Money Tips Fraud and Abuse If you have not done so already, adding yourself to the Do Not Call Registry can limit the number of mail and phone calls you receive from marketers. Contact the Do Not Call Registry at 1-888-382-1222 or visit www.donotcall.gov For more information on stopping unwanted mail and phone calls […]
Aging Insights and You- Fall Prevention
¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬†¬† Press Release Aging Insights and You– Fall Prevention¬† Trenton– The New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) is a public charity with the primary goal to empower elders to live in the community with independence and dignity.¬† The strategies to age well are voluminous.¬† Consequently, the Foundation uses several outreach and educational tools to highlight […]
Community Gardening and Its Impact on Seniors
¬†Community Gardening and Its Impact on Seniors In continued celebration of NJFA‚Äôs 15th Anniversary, we‚Äôd like to share with you a guest blog from a former grantee, The Camden City Garden Club, Inc. The Camden City Garden Club, Inc. (CCGC) operates several programs, which provide Camden residents of all ages access to fresh, locally-grown healthy […]