By: Cathy RoweJune 6, 2022 This article was originally published on njbiz.com and is posted here with permission. At New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well, we are always looking at the numbers. So, consider these statistics. The population age 65+ was the fastest growing group in New Jersey between 2010 and 2020, increasing 26.8%, according to usafacts.org/data. This […]
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Home is where the heart is
“There isn’t one large leap from living independently in one’s home to needing assisted living – there are numerous steps and choices.”
I’m proud of you, New Jersey!
As we wind up 2021, I just want to take a moment to say I’m proud of you, New Jersey! Now, with all the jokes made about the great Garden State, you might not be used to the compliment, but here is why I am proud of our older residents, in particular. New Jersey was […]
Pie for Breakfast: Memories of Thanksgiving
By Sue Burghard Brooks Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday as far back as I can remember. There was something magical about Mom, Dad, my brother and me piling into the family car on Thanksgiving eve and driving from our NJ home to upstate NY. We’d always spend “turkey day” and a few days […]
National Grandparents Day – what’s the story behind the day?
by Sue Brooks The pandemic has had a harsh impact on our ability to spend time with older relatives, such as grandparents. Conversely, it has awakened us to just how much we cherish those intergenerational ties. Sunday, Sept. 12 is National Grandparents Day and we wondered about its history. There appear to be three people […]
The Importance of Programs
By Mason Crane-Bolton The Importance of Programs There are many programs available for eligible older adults, but not everyone is signed up for them. Some people aren’t aware of the types and specific programs available and others may know the programs, but don’t believe they’ll qualify for assistance. In today’s blog post we’ll take […]
Medicare Fraud. How We Can Fight it.
Today we bring you a blog post from guest blogger and NJFA friend Charles Clarkson, Project Director of the Senior Medicare Patrol of New Jersey. By Charles Clarkson, Project Director, Senior Medicare Patrol of NJ Medicare fraud is estimated to cost American taxpayers $60 billion a year, monies that are siphoned off and are […]
Getting Ready for Summer
By Mason Crane-Bolton We’re now in the middle of summer and it’s time to make sure you’re prepared for hot, long days and more time! But, you may be thinking, what do I need to do to prepare? What do I even need to prepare for? Although summer may be the season of sun and […]
The 2020 Census and You
By Mason Crane-Bolton 2020 may seem like a long way off for many of us, but the 2020 census is just around the corner…and it’s a big deal. Capital “B,” capital, “D.” What is the Census? Here is a brief background on the Census (and why it’s important to New Jersey) according to […]
How to Age Well: Planning Your Path, Part 3: Money and Retirement
By Mason Crane-Bolton Are you ready for your financial future? | Photo by Mathieu Turle via unsplash.com There is no way to get aging “right”… …But it does help to plan. Something is happening each and every day across New Jersey. Across the United States. Across the entirety of the planet. We are […]