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“But when I call my kids and grandkids they don’t call me back, so I have to use e-mail.”

APPROVED CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR CPAs AND LAWYERS!

The session is being held at the Baltusrol Golf Club, 201 Shunpike Road, Springfield, NJ 07081 on June 19th.

3 CPE hours approved for CPAs; 3 CEs approved for CFPs; 3 CLEs have been approved for attorneys.

As Senior Population Swells, State Needs to Lift Moratorium on Adult Day Care

But while the NJ Department of Health and Human Services remains hesitant to allow any new centers to open, the demand in New Jersey for home and community-based long term care services is growing and adult day care is a cost effective option. By Roberto Mu?±iz, President and CEO, The Francis E. Parker Memorial

May is Older Americans Month

The theme for Older Americans Month this year is Never Too Old to Play to learn more about this theme and what it means please visit http://olderamericansmonth.org/ ¬†To find out what events might be taking place in your area, contact your County Office on Aging by visiting http://www.njfoundationforaging.org/services.html to find the websites and phone numbers […]

It’s Tax Time- How to Get Volunteer Tax Help

Volunteer Tax Help Yes, it is time to think about filing your 2011 tax returns. It‚Äôs a job that is never a joy, but could be less of a hassle, if you try using a terrific free service – the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA).¬† ¬†For over 30 years, the VITA force of 2,000+ […]

Identity Theft- Next steps

Identity Theft ¬†We all know by now that we are supposed to carefully guard our social security number. You may have read some safety tips here on this blog or in Renaissance magazine. So, what do you do if your Social Security number is misused? ¬†The Social Security Administration protects your Social Security number and […]

NJFA 14th Annual Conference!

NJFA will hold its 14th Annual Conference on Thursday, June 14th at the Crowne Plaza Monroe. This year’s conference, titled, Addressing the Needs of Diverse Populations will feature two nationally recognized keynote speakers.

NJ-EESI Update

In 2009, NJFA released a report called, the Elder Economic Security Index (EESI). The Index tells us the cost of living for seniors in all 21 counties in NJ. The Elder Economic Security Standard‚Ñ¢ Index (Elder Index) methodology was developed by the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, in partnership with Wider Opportunities […]

Tips for Caregivers

A critical part an older adult remaining in the community is support from family and friends. Some of that support comes in the form of a family caregiver. …. Furthermore, they found that 65% of those caregivers were female and many worked a job in addition to providing care.

Excessive Heat Warning This Week!

There may be a cooling center in your area or other assistance available for those who need to escape the heat.