By: Jackie Philbin, RDN, LDN Director of Healthcare Partnerships, Brooklyn Kitchen When people think of food insecurity, they often picture young families or children — not their neighbor, their grandparent, […]
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Testimony given by NJFA Executive Director Melissa Chalker to the inaugural meeting of the Assembly Senior Services Committee, 1/27/2020
The New Jersey Foundation for Aging’s Executive Director, Melissa Chalker, was invited to testify at the inaugural meeting of the Assembly Senior Services Committee on January 27, 2020. The […]
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, […]
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/ […]
Encore Presentation!
¬†Encore Presentation! ¬†NJFA is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an Encore Presentation of two sessions offered at our June conference. If you were unable to attend in […]
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 […]
Property Tax Reimbursement Program Deadline Extended
¬†Property Tax Reimbursement Program Deadline Extended More seniors can benefit from tax relief Access to tax relief is still available for New Jersey residents. The filing deadline for applications to […]
EyeCare America
You never know where you are going to find good information. This time we have to thank Abigail Van Buren, also known as, Dear Abby. A reader wrote in on […]
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 […]