Slowing down for the summer.
As offices and services slow down for the summer and many people are out of the office, we will send monthly newsletters for July and August
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Our conference on June 9 was the largest we have had in our 25 years - nearly 300 people joined us to learn, share and network.
Thank you to
- Our speakers for sharing their expertise and insight,
- Our sponsors, for making the conference possible, and
- All of our attendees for joining us to learn about the future of aging in NJ.
We are already planning for next year - hope to see you then!
The 2023 Carl F. West Award was given to Marilyn Mock, Fair Share Support Services, Camden
Join us is congratulating Marilyn Mock for her outstanding work to help Camden's older adults, and for her continued commitment to improving the health and lives of Northgate II residents. For the full press release, click here: Press Release
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NJAAW Partners with ATAC on Virtual Tech Series |
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Please Share with Older Adults
in Your Network
From the smart phone in your pocket to smart home thermostats, assistive technology is everywhere! But it can sometimes feel hard to know how or where to start exploring all the options and putting them into practical use. Weʼre here to help people with and without disabilities explore high, low, and no-tech solutions. In easy-to-understand ‘bite size’ lunchtime conversations, we’ll show how to use these solutions in the home, the office, and in the community! Each 45-minute virtual session will highlight one specific topic, demonstrate tools, and leave plenty of time to answer your questions.
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July 12 - December 13
2nd Wednesdays of the month
Noon.
For a printable flyer click here:
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Atlantic Health Offers Art of Caregiving Series |
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The Bill and Nancy Conger Art of Caregiving Series offers free information and advice for family caregivers.
Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or brand new to the role, there’s an art to providing care for an aging loved one. Caregiving is not a “one size fits all” experience and often requires learning how to navigate the eldercare maze, as well as how to balance your own needs with those of your loved one.
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Webinar: Transportation Improvements for Age-Friendly Communities |
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Regional Plan Association will be hosting a series of webinars on how to make communities more age-friendly through infrastructure.
Age-friendly towns have programs and physical infrastructure to support active, independent living and enable residents to safely engage in social and civic activities. Affordable, reliable transportation systems and well-designed streets can improve safety, increase access to community hubs, shops, and services, and reduce isolation for residents. Registrants will gain a working knowledge of funding and governance structures and be encouraged to work on their own campaigns to improve the transportation systems in their communities.
The first one will be taking place on Thursday, July 20th at 12pm. Register here: Register
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Financial Planning for a Longer Life |
The good news is, we are living longer. The other news is, we have to plan for how we remain financially secure for a longer life.
Join us as financial planner Jim Parks walks through the important things to consider as you plan for a long and secure life.
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NJ Spotlight News Roundtable
Mental Health Crisis in New Jersey: Issues Faced by Older Residents
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On June 13, 2023 NJ Spotlight News hosted a virtual roundtable on mental health challenges facing older New Jerseyans. Moderated by Briana Vannozzi, Anchor, NJ Spotlight News, speakers included:
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Dr. Adeola Sonaike, PhD, MPH, CHES, Chief Operating Officer, Baker Street Behavioral Health
- Dr. John Kraus, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Officer, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
- Dr. Ellen E. Lee, Staff Psychiatrist, VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight, Deputy Majority Leader, Chair, Aging and Senior Services, New Jersey General Assembly
- Jahmila Smith, Project Manager Older Adults initiative, Garden State Equality
- Bobby Brier, Mental Health Writer, NJ Spotlight News
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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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