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Happy 2024!
Wishing you a happy and healthy new year as we work together to improve the lives of older adults here in New Jersey.
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2023's Key Accomplishments for NJ's Older adults
A lot was accomplished in 2023 to benefit NJ's older residents. Among them were:
- Passage of the palliative care bill, which will require NJ Medicaid to cover community-based palliative care beginning in 2026! Led by our partners at Goals of Care NJ Coalition, this is a legislative and health care win that paves the way for thousands to be better supported throughout their journey with serious illness.
- SNAP benefits raised to $95 minimum, up from $16 for senior citizens pre-COVID.
- Increased property tax relief for seniors.
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The new "Jobs that Care New Jersey" website to help highlight the availability of jobs providing direct supports for individuals with disabilities and older adults.
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Aging Insights Episode 143
The Power of Volunteering
Studies show that volunteering is good for the body and mind, as well as good for the community. Older adults can bring experience, skills and talent as volunteers, and benefit from the social interaction and training opportunities.
Joyce Campbell (CEO of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen), Lynne Toye (Executive Director, NJ Arts & Culture Renewal Fund) and Julia Gallanty (Interim CEO of the NJ YMCA State Alliance) discuss the importance, benefits and power of volunteering for older adults.
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This and all Aging Insights episodes are available for viewing, sharing and forwarding through our website njaaw.org/aging-insights/
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Age-Friendly Movement in NJ |
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Content provided in partnership with Age-Friendly North Jersey |
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Two Age-Friendly Champions to Form Stronger Bonds in the New Year
NJAAW Stepping Up Its Role in Administering
Age-Friendly North Jersey Alliance
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Ever-growing and always-evolving partnerships are the hallmark of the age-friendly movement.
The AFNJ coordinating team has expanded to include Dr. Cathy Rowe, executive director of NJAAW and former coordinator of SOMA, Two Towns for All Ages, the age-friendly community initiative in South Orange and Maplewood.
NJAAW is an established and influential advocacy organization at the local and state levels for age-friendly action, a topic that is frequently explored in annual conferences, Aging Insights television programs, and other informational programs and platforms.
“NJAAW believes that expanding age-friendly community initiatives across the state is one of the best strategies New Jersey can employ to respond to the challenges and opportunities of population aging,” Rowe said. “Our organization sees great value in marrying the work we’re doing to influence state policy and practices with the efforts of those who are working to foster change within communities.”
To read the complete article click here
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New Research Report Sheds Light on Impact of Age-Friendly Community Initiatives |
Progress within a social movement can be hard to measure, but the age-friendly community initiatives in northern New Jersey were formed with the idea that changes should be evaluated as they’re undertaken and strategies tested as they’re tried.
To continue reading, click here
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Webinar on HUD Funding to Develop Housing for Grandfamilies
January 9, 2024 from 1:30-2:30 pm
In early 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will release a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly, a program that includes funding to support the development of intergenerational housing for caregivers aged 62+ who are raising children.
The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network will be hosting a webinar with representatives from HUD to discuss this funding opportunity. To learn more and join this event, register here: Register
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Journey to a Bespoke Home
Haven presents ADU webinar
January 11th at 7pm
Join Haven cofounders Danielle Kemble ( NJAAW 2023 conference speaker) and Sevki Topcu for an insightful webinar on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) .This webinar will to educate homeowners all about ADUs, the process of building a new residence and sharing case studies of our recent projects. Speakers will engage with individuals interested in designing and building their own residential projects.
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Breaking the Mold:
Synergies Across Older Adult Programming, Senior Centers
and Age-Friendly Community Initiatives in New Jersey
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Tuesday, February 13, 10am - 11:30am
via zoom
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Join us for a unique program on fostering strong and deliberate partnerships across older adult programs/senior centers and age-friendly community (AFC) initiatives in New Jersey. Explore how senior centers and age-friendly efforts work together to foster change and meet the needs of older residents.
This program is organized by NJAAW, the Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration, Silver Linings at Old Bridge and the Henry & Marilyn Taub Foundation.
For the full flyer, click Flyer
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ICYMI - Links to NJAAW's 2023 Webinars |
NJAAW offers multiple educational events throughout the year. We started 2023 with our Caregiving in New Jersey Series, which brought together experts in the realm of caregiving to discuss the needs of unpaid family and friends caring for older adults.
Our webinars included
From our 2023 Conference, The Future of Aging in NJ
Our Lunch & Learn Technology Series with ATAC
These and other recorded events can be found on our website under the "events" tab.
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Winter session dates:
Jan. 5- Feb. 12
Classes are online only for the winter session.
For details click here: OLLIRU
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Is our information useful to you? Then please consider a financial contribution today. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well relies on foundation grants and other donations to fund our work. We welcome your support, your suggestions and your input for advocating for NJ's oldest residents as we celebrate our 25th anniversary and strategize for the next 25 years.. |
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