NJAAW News and Resources
September 6, 2023
Save the date:
NJAAW's 2024 Conference on Aging will be May 17, 2024
New & Noteworthy
Last September, many of you attended the Virtual Age-Friendly Fair. This event brought together hundreds of people interested in learning about building age-friendly communities from local experts

We are pleased to announce that our colleagues at the Rutgers Hub for Aging Collaboration have published an academic article detailing the findings of that outstanding events. Statewide Age-Friendly Virtual Fair as a Tactic for Social Change Across the Aging Ecosystem
is available as open access for the next few months by clicking here

Recordings of the Virtual Fair can be viewed here: https://agefriendlynj.org/virtual-fair-2022
Alzheimers Association & Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15) the Alzheimers Association will celebrate inspiring stories and contributions from Hispanic individuals who are making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.   
As part of this effort, the Alzheimer’s Association has teamed up with the Ad Council with a public service announcement (PSA) campaign titled “Some Things Come with Age.” This campaign will aim to increase early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in the Hispanic/Latino Community. See the full story here:
 
Events

Senior Property Tax Programs Webinar
Date: Thursday, September 7
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Topic: ANCHOR and PTR
Register by clicking here: https://bit.ly/SeniorTax

Rising property taxes are one of the biggest challenges older New Jerseyans face. This year, both the newly formed ANCHOR Program and the Senior Freeze (PTR) are being expanded to include more older residents. 

Want to be able to better explain the myriad senior property tax programs in NJ to your communities? Join us for a special train-the-trainer webinar with NJ’s “Taxation University,” an educational unit within the NJ Tax department to learn about upcoming changes in program eligibility and resources to educate your community about these important programs.

Attendees will learn about materials, resources and speakers to bring to their communities and help eligible residents enroll. 
Who should join?
  • Age-friendly leaders and volunteers
  •  Senior center & Library staff
  • Municipal Tax Offices
  • Senior advisory committees
  • Financial planners
  • Community leaders and organizers
 Hosted by NJAAW & the Age-Friendly NJ Statewide Collaborative’s Local Accelerator Group
NJAAW & ATAC Virtual Tech Series
Next up: Telemedicine / Monitoring
September 13, Noon
Learn about health-monitoring apps and
the growing technology that enables telehealth visits
Register, click here:
For a printable flyer click here:
Next Month:
Universal Design + Accessible Communities
October 11, noon

Financial Wellness Seminar for New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well
We hear every day that many Americans are not financially prepared for their future. People find the financial planning process overwhelming, and they don’t know where to begin. We are pleased to offer you the following financial wellness educational seminar, through Prudential Pathways®.

Creating Black Wealth: The Pursuit of Being Financially Free
This seminar will cover:
  • Understanding a wealth mindset
  • How to create a comprehensive financial strategy
  • Strategies for savings, debt, investing to meet your financial wellness goals
  • And more
Wednesday September 20th
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST
Via Zoom
If you have a question or concern, please contact Pathways@prudential.com or 844-592-8993. 
For a printable flyer, click here:flyer
New Jersey Assistive Technology & Community Living Summit
The NJ ATAC Center and Disability Rights New Jersey are excited to be hosting the 2-day summit
September 19-20th
The Conference Center at Mercer
1200 Old Trenton Road
West Windsor NJ, 08850
Register today for 2 days of learning for just $29! bit.ly/ATSummit2023

For printable flyer, cick here: Summit
NJ Assistive Technology & Community Living Summit
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TRAINING CENTER
Training & Professional Development Solutions
The Supportive Housing Training Center offers practical, interactive training solutions that empower people to learn about, build, & provide high-quality supportive housing in their community.

To see their listings, click: here
Art of Caregiving Series: A course About Caring for Aging Loved Ones
Caregiving requires learning how to navigate the eldercare maze, as well as how to balance your own needs with those of your loved one. Join this FREE live virtual 5-part series that addresses key areas you need to know about and get some guidance on how to best care for your aging loved one.
Thursdays 7:00-8:30PM
  • October 5th – Navigating the Eldercare Maze
  • October 12th  – Legal and Financial Concerns
  • October 19th – Self Care and Caregiver Support 
  • October 26th – Normal Aging / Basics of Hands on Care
  • November 2nd – Navigating the End-of-Life Journey
For questions please contact Rebecca Abenante, LSW at 973-971-5839 or HealthyAging@atlantichealth.org
To print and share flyer, click here: Art of Caregiving
Policy Updates

HHS Selects the First Drugs for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
For the first time, Medicare will be able to negotiate prices directly with drug companies, lowering prices on some of the costliest prescription drugs. Under the Inflation Reduction Act Medicare is able to negotiate the prices of prescription drugs. The first 10 drugs covered under Medicare Part D selected for negotiation are widely used by older adults and can represent significant savings in personal and Medicare spending:
  • Eliquis
  • Jardiance
  • Xarelto
  • Januvia
  • Farxiga
  • Entresto
  • Enbrel
  • Imbruvica
  • Stelara
  • Fiasp; Fiasp FlexTouch; Fiasp PenFill; NovoLog; NovoLog FlexPen; NovoLog PenFill

The negotiations with participating drug companies will occur in 2023 and 2024, and any negotiated prices will become effective beginning in 2026. Medicare enrollees taking the 10 drugs covered under Part D selected for negotiation paid a total of $3.4 billion in out-of-pocket costs in 2022 for these drugs.

Follow this announcement and progress on negotiations on the US Department of Health and Human Services website

  • Information on the ANCHOR Property Tax Relief is going out right now - check your mailbox!
  • For people who received an ANHOR payment last year, and whose information has not changed, benefits for the 2020 tax year will automatically be distributed by November 1st, 2023. 
  • Anyone who has changed their mailing address, bank account number, or other qualifying information must file an updated application on the ANCHOR website by September 30th, 2023. 
  • New applicants need to file online by December 29th, 2023.
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