NJAAW 25th Annual Conference |
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Registration Now Open
NJAAW 25th Annual Conference
The Future of Aging in NJ
Friday, June 9
As we celebrate our Silver Anniversary, we are looking forward to the next 25 years and "The Future of Aging in NJ. " Join us to learn from state and regional experts as we ask
- What is needed for aging well?
- What changes do we foresee?
- What might we need that we haven’t even attempted yet?
Early bird registration open until March 31.
For information, visit our conference website which will be frequently updated with speaker and registration information. For details, click NJAAW Conference
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TODAY at 1pm Caregiving in New Jersey Webinar Series |
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Session 3 - Benefits: Family Leave, Respite Care, NJ Family Leave Insurance
Speakers:
- Lauren Levant, VP Of Human Resources, Jewish Home Family
- Jennifer L. Rutberg, Caregiver Program Specialist, Division of Aging Services
- Ellen Maughan, NJ Paid Leave Outreach Coalition
This series is generously offered to all NJ residents with the support of Parker Life
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The Bill and Nancy Conger Art of Caregiving Series Course |
Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or brand new to the role, there’s an art to providing care for an aging loved one. Join this FREE live virtual 5-part series that addresses key areas how to best care for your aging loved one.
Thursdays 7:00PM – 8:30PM
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March 16th – Session # 3 Normal Aging / Talking with Healthcare Providers / Basics of Hands-on-Care
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March 23rd – Session # 4 Self-Care and Caregiver Support
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March 30th – Session # 5 Navigating the End-of-Life Journey
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Panel Conversation on Accessibility in Virtual Programming |
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Tuesday, March 21 from 1:00-2:30pm.
What makes you feel welcome in online programming? How can we help more participants feel included? This event is co-hosted by the Rutgers School of Social Work Hub on Aging Collaboration and Rutgers the Bloustein School of Planning and Policy, in conjunction with the Inclusive Healthy Communities grant program of the NJ Division of Disability Services and Age-Friendly North Jersey. Organized by the Digital Accessibility Working Group.
For a printable flyer, click here: Flyer
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In-person Events at Parker |
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Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances & Legal Consideration
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
RSVP by March 17th to by calling 732.565.2423 or email mfourounjian@parkerlife.org
Presented by: Alzheimer’s Association and Archer Brogan Elder Law Alzheimer’s Association in partnership with Archer Brogan Elder Law
Download printable flyer here: flyer
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NEW Adult Day Care Program
Open House
Saturday, April 22, 2023
11am - 1 pm
Learn about Parker’s Somerset Adult Day Program. RSVP by calling 732.565.2423 or email mfourounjian@parkerlife.org.
Download printable flyer here: flyer
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It has been 3 long years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most traveling. Now as the world is opening up again, it is time to think of where you want to go and how you are going to get there. Join us with guest Tyler Sajacz, President and CEO of Tours of Distinction as he gives us tips and strategies for traveling well after 60.
Whether you are flying, training, cruising, going abroad or traveling within the US, solo or with the grandkids, there is a tip for everyone in this episode of aging insights.
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Help Plan for Outdoor Spaces |
Spring is on the horizon and Outside, Together! is working with New Jerseyans to update the State's five-year Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. To participate, take this short, 10-minute survey to help plan for and improve the open space and parks in your neighborhood and across New Jersey.
To take the survey, click here: Survey
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Free Vaccines for Medicare Beneficiaries
As part of the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, Congress eliminated cost-sharing for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D that are recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The free vaccines now include flu, pneumococcal, COVID-19 vaccines, Tdap, shingles and hepatitis B for people whose doctors recommend it,
For older adults with additional risk factors or other health needs: hepatitis A, varicella, meningococcal A, C, W, Y (MenACWY); meningococcal B (MenB); and haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are free as well.
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Designer and author Ayse Birsel explores what it means to craft the life you want as you grow older, drawing on key principles of design as well as the experiences of older people on the pioneering frontiers of long life. |
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Sister Jean of Loyola University, Chicago (and one of basketball’s most famous fans) has become an author at 103. Her memoir. “Wake Up With Purpose! What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred Years,” came out Feb. 28 |
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The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers |
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News of former President Jimmy Carter's health and choice for hospice care has been in the news. What you might not know is that former First Lady, Rosalynn Carter, has been at the forefront of caregiving for decades.
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) was established in 1987, rooted in former First Lady’s belief that "there are only four types of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, who are caregivers, who will be caregivers, and who will need caregivers.
RCI also hosts the 4 Kinds Network, which works with advocates and encourages caregivers to share their caregiving story. To share your story, click here: 4 Kinds
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NorthJersey.com recently completed a 7-part series, "Aging in NJ"
"To help readers navigate the byzantine world of elder care, NorthJersey.com and the USA Today Network New Jersey has launched a multi-part series, "Aging in NJ." Health care reporters Scott Fallon and Lindy Washburn examined data, interviewed experts and talked with families about the burgeoning need for services.... You can find all the stories on this easy-to-access page, which is a great resource to return to as you navigate the bewildering and frustrating world of elder care.”
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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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