NJAAW Launches State-Wide Survey
of Older Residents.
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NJAAW is conducting a state-wide survey to gather personal insights, plans and opinions on aging in NJ.
The results of this survey will be used to shape our policy priorities and identify what is most important to NJ residents aged 60 and over. This survey is for people who are age 60+, who consider New Jersey their primary residence and who live independently in the community. We will be collecting responses through March 15 and appreciate your help in spreading the word and sharing the survey among your contacts and networks. We will share our findings with you once collected and analyzed.
Printed flyers and survey will can be requested by calling (609) 421-0206 and leaving your name and address or emailing office@njaaw.org.
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2024 Conference - Dare to Envision
Registration now open!
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We are returning to the Hyatt Regency, New Brunswick on FRIDAY, MAY 17
Plus 2 virtual presentations on May 16.
Our schedule to date includes:
- Morning Keynote - Deputy Commissioner of Human Services, Kaylee McGuire
- Aging Policy 101
- Palliative Care
- Age friendly public health
- Screening of Below the Surface
- Equity in Aging - Virtual
- ALPs and PACE programs -virtual
Social Work CEs provided by Monmouth. University
Early bird registration through March 15!
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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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Changing the Narrative on Careers in the Field of Aging |
Among the many harmful stereotypes about aging, perhaps one of the most injurious is the notion that a career spent working with older adults is less fulfilling than one spent working with younger people.
Leaders of the Age-Friendly Teaneck community initiative are trying to change that narrative through a summer internship program that exposes high school students to the diverse and enriching career pathways in the field of aging.
In October, leaders of the initiative published a guide to its “Exploring Careers in Aging” internship in the hope of persuading others to replicate the program.
To read the full article, click: here
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Age-Friendly North Jersey Alliance |
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The Age-Friendly North Jersey Alliance met for a networking and sharing session last month, highlighting recent accomplishments and progress. While some of these initiatives have been active since 2017, others are just starting their journey. All hold a wealth of insight and advice on building age-friendly communites.
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Congratulations to Fair Lawn for All Ages |
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Fair Lawn's Youth Volunteer Corps program has been selected by Generations United as a Program of Merit! This intergenerational program has engaged students by providing them with opportunities to not only help our older adults but to bond and learn from them as well. This program is inspiration and impactful.
To learn more about Generations UNited Inergenratinal Program Recognition, here
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If you have an intergenerational program you would like to highlight, please contact us at office@njaaw.org |
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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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Certified Age-Friendly Employers
Webinar
Tuesday, February 27
3:00- 4:00 pm
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The Age Friendly Institute Certified Age Friendly Employer (CAFE)™ program is an initiative to identify those organizations that are committed to being the best places to work for employees at or above age 50. Developed by a team of analysts and professionals with specializations in compensation, benefits and HR, CAFÉ began establishing best practices for being an age-friendly employer in 2006. There are hundreds of employers in the program across all industries, including both the private and public sectors. |
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In the current economy with low unemployment, CAFÉ can help attract older workers looking for meaningful opportunities. Learn more about joining the CAFÉ program and what certification requires.
This event is free but registration is required.
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Age-Friendly Public Health Champions |
Wednesday, March 13
11am
Via zoom
Public Health departments and systems can make important contributions to the health and productivity of older Americans, and TFAH is committed to elevating healthy aging as a core public health function. A key component of this effort is building the capacity of public health professionals through training and professional development. TFAH’s Age-Friendly Public Health Systems (AFPHS) Initiative offers an “AFPHS Champion” designation to empower and encourage more leaders to champion healthy aging.
Join us to learn about healthy aging, the Champions designation and how health departments align with age-friendly work.
This webinar is for health officials, community health workers, age-friendly initiatives and anyone interested in bring an aging lens into their current work in public health work.
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InnovAGING NJ Summit
Friday, March 22, 2024
9:30-11:30AM
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Join this inaugural, virtual event showcasing innovative programs and partnerships that are improving the lives of older adults and changing norms for aging in New Jersey. This event will facilitate networking and learning among leaders in the field whose work is creating a brighter future for aging and health equity in the Garden State.
Download flyer here: flyer
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Application Deadline:
March 6 at 5:00 p.m. ET
This annual grant funds projects that will improve public places, housing, transportation, community resilience, digital connections or community health and economic empowerment. Since 2017, AARP has invested $16.4 million through 1,370 projects.
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Free SNAP Outreach Materials |
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According to the US Department of Agriculture, almost half of low-income older adults who are eligible for SNAP participate in the program in New Jersey. Even though special rules allow for wider SNAP eligibility for older adults, older Americans are less likely to participate in SNAP than almost any other demographic group.
As part of a pilot project to help more eligible seniors enroll in SNAP, Hunger Free New Jersey has created a set of outreach materials to educate seniors about the new $95 minimum benefit and provided training and a tool kit to frontline staff in senior day programs, senior living facilities and community-based organizations to help them to assist seniors in the SNAP application process. These tools can be found at the link below, if you have any questions, please contact Mallie Romanowski at mromanowski@cfanj.org.
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SHA Releases Updated Second Edition of the
ICP Toolkit for Municipalities
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The Supportive Housing Association of New Jersey (SHA) releases its second edition of the Integrated Community Project (ICP) Toolkit For Municipalities. This updated resource is designed to help local communities to increase their community involvement for individuals with disabilities or barriers; these groups may include people with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities, mental illness, people in substance abuse recovery, people who are aging, and/or exiting homelessness. SHA compiled a comprehensive set of resources, best practices, and strategies for municipalities and community leaders to better engage all citizens in every aspect of community life.
To learn more and download a copy, click here
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Policy Brief: How the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
Advances Supports for Family Caregivers
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The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule introduces new billing codes for caregiver training services, allowing eligible practitioners to bill Medicare for providing training and education to caregivers of patients with chronic illnesses or disabilities. This new provision aligns with the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers by equipping caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to support their loved ones and manage their conditions.
Read the full policy brief by clicking here
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Meeting the Health and Social Needs of LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Through Medicaid
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The Center for Health Care Strategies and the California Health Care Foundation have published a brief on the health and social needs of LGBQT+ older adults. Highlights include insights about the health and related social needs of LGBTQ+ older adults to inform state policymakers and other partners and details opportunities for using Medicaid to improve health and social care for the LGBTQ+ community.
Read more by clicking here
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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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