Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Follow this Series There is a lot of speculation and discussion about what affect health care reform legislation, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), will have on seniors and more specifically, Medicare. We decided to do a series of blog posts about the facts; this is part of our ongoing posts, […]
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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Part 2 in a Series
The ACA will reduce Medicare spending growth, extend Medicare solvency and is projected to reduce the budget deficit.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Follow this Series
There is a lot of speculation and discussion about what affect health care reform legislation, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), will have on seniors and more specifically, Medicare.
Medicaid Myths in Long Term Care
You may have heard a friend, family member or neighbor tell a story about an elderly relative that had ‚Äúall their money taken by a nursing home‚Äù or ‚Äúthe state took all their money when they went into the nursing home‚Äù.¬† This is another one of those myths regarding coverage of long term care, like […]
Medicare Myths
According to a study done by Prudential in 2009 37% of people think that Medicare will cover their long-term care costs. This is false. Medicare does not pay for long-term care. Medicare is also not free, there is a monthly premium associated with Medicare Part B.
September 23rd is Fall Prevention Awareness Day!
September 23, 2010 is Fall Prevention Awareness Day! For people over 65 years of age, a fall is serious thing. Falls and injuries from falls are a major threat to health, independence and quality of life. Every year 1 out of 3 older persons has a fall and most falls occur at home. With much […]
Weatherization Programs
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) through the NJ Department of Community Affairs, helps low income families, seniors and disabled residents permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient and comfortable year-round. Making changes to your home that make it more energy efficient you could save as much as 20 to 30 […]
Shared Sites
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 […]
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 […]