Age-Friendly Teaneck News & Updates |
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As Teaneck works to create a more age-friendly environment for residents, we'll keep you posted about new developments programs and events. |
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Do You Know any Caring, Motivated High School Students?
Have Them Apply to our Aging Careers Exploration Internship
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Age-Friendly Teaneck leaders are thrilled to announce that our Aging Careers Exploration Internship program will resume in Summer 2022 - after a two-year hiatus caused by the pandemic.
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This four-week program (July 6-29) will provide 4 high school students from Teaneck with real-world experience and connections with professionals in elder care-related social work, geriatric wellness, technology, home care, recreation, food service, housing, elder law and business management. Students chosen for this enriching experience receive a $1,000 stipend.
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More Exciting News! The Bright Side Family Awarded Grant To Help Guide Older Women to Financially Securer Futures
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Age-Friendly Teaneck's parent organization, The Bright Side Family, was just awarded a grant from Women United in Philanthropy to launch a new program named Securer Futures for Senior Women. This information and outreach program will conduct community-based workshops and presentations and offer individual counseling to address the unique financial needs and challenges older women in Bergen County face. More details to follow soon.
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May is Older Americans Month - Stayed Tuned for More Details! |
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Holy Name Medical Center's Mobile Education Lab (MEL) will be making another visit to The Brookdale Senior Residence on May 18 - just one way that Age-Friendly Teaneck and its community partners will mark this special month. This year the theme chosen by the Administration on Community Living is Age My Way
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Bergen County Events Offer Support, Resources for Caregivers |
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Saturday, April 30th, 10 am to 2 pm
County Administration Building,
One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack
Public Meeting Room, 5th floor
The Bright Side Family will be on-site to offer stress relief activities - adult coloring and vision boards
Click Flyer to Register
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Save the Date: May 12 Public Hearing on Needs of Older Adults
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Thursday, May 12 - 9 am
County Administration Building,
One Bergen County Plaza,
Hackensack
Public Meeting Room, 5th floor
Verbal and Written Testimony Accepted,
Accommodations Available
Click flyer for More Details
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To "Age Their Way," Many Older Residents Need Volunteer Help
Here are Two New Programs That Offer Support, Aid Independent Living
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Senior Checks, a new money management program offered by The Bright Side Family, trains volunteers to provide older residents assistance with budgeting, routine bill paying and other financial tasks.
For more information:
Call 201-530-6756
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Cooking Companions, a new program offered by Jewish Family and Children's Services of Northern New Jersey, matches a volunteer with an older adult to cook and share a meal together.
For more information:
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Celebrating Senator Weinberg
The North East Teaneck Block Presidents Association is hosting a virtual celebration for recently retired state Senator Loretta Weinberg in recognition of all her service on behalf of her hometown of Teaneck.
Wednesday, April 27
7 pm
Click Flyer to Register in Advance
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Lots of News, New Additions at Teaneck Public Library
Let's Talk Technology First ....
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Borrow iPads for Telehealth Visits, Job Interviews & More |
Through a new state program, Teaneck Library's reference desk can lend patrons iPads with preloaded apps and websites, including Zoom and Google Meet and teleheath platforms.
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Free Online Self-Paced Learning Courses |
Library patrons can sign up offer free access to Northstar Online, which has self-paced courses on technology topics.
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Televised and 1-on-1 technology tutorials |
Click Flyer for details about this program, a partnership of the library, The FORUM at Teaneck High School and Age-Friendly Teaneck.
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Save the Date Friends Outdoor Book Sale
Sunday, May 15
12 to 4 pm
Teaneck Library Parking Lot
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Share Your Ideas
Take Friends of the Teaneck Library
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A Few Words from Teaneck's Social Worker Alex Cerbone... |
With the weather warming up, it’s time to get back outside and exercise to stay mentally fit as well as physically fit. After all that has happened the past two years it is as important as ever to stay physically active. Exercise is known to:
• Reduce anxiety and depression
• Improve blood flow to the brain
• Help produce new brain cells
• Improve memory
Want to learn more? This article details the mental health benefits of exercise while this one points to the benefits of exercise as we get older.
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Need Help, but Feel Like Finding it is a Puzzle You Can't Solve Alone?
Teaneck's Social Worker Could Help You Put the Pieces Together
Alexander Cerbone, MSW, LSW
Phone: 201-837-1600, Ext.1503
Office Hours:
Monday- Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
Office Location:
Teaneck Township Municipal Building-South Entrance
Health Dept-1st Floor
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Age-Friendly Teaneck is Proud to Be a Member of ... |
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Check out the alliance's blog about age-friendly issues in NJ
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A great place to grow up and grow old! |
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Be sure to visit our website and keep up-to-date on local news related to aging. |
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Age-Friendly Teaneck | 201-530-6756 | www.agefriendlyteaneck.org |
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