NJAAW Announces New Board Leadership
At its annual meeting, New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well appointed Michele Kent as Chair of the Board of Trustees and Charisse Smith, PhD, as Secretary of the Board. Both women were elected unanimously by the current slate of trustees.
Ms. Kent, retired President and CEO of Leading Age NJ, has held several positions in nonprofit leadership and NJ State Government during her career. She served as the Commissioner for the NJ Department of Human Services and Chief of Staff for the Governor’s office from 1994-95.
Charisse Smith holds a Doctorate in Education from Capella University. She currently is the Curriculum Supervisor of Social Studies for the Trenton Public Schools and owner of Sankofa Educational Consulting, LLC. Dr. Smith is also a relative of one of NJAAW’s founding members, Carl F. West.
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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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Caregiving in New Jersey Webinar Series
Wednesdays, March 1, 8, 15 at 1pm
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Starts today:
Session 1 - Defining Caregiving & its Impact on Family, Patients & Friends
Speakers:
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Courtney Roman, Senior Program Officer, Center for Health Care Strategies
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Kathleen Otte, Regional Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Office of Program Operations and Local Engagement
This series is generously offered to all NJ residents with the support of Parker Life
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New Jersey Paid Leave Outreach Collaborative |
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Access to inclusive paid leave and an affirming workplace that is free from discrimination is vital for all working people, but especially for Queer and Trans Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (QTBIPOC).
Join in on March 15 @ 10 am to discuss the topic of health equity and inclusive paid leave and access for LGBTQIA workers in NJ!
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More Caregivers Learning Opportunities:
The Bill and Nancy Conger Art of Caregiving Series Course
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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 2nd – Session # 1 Navigating the Eldercare Maze
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March 9th – Session # 2 Legal and Financial Concerns
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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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Enjoy our New Episode:
GetSetUp New Jersey!
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We are thrilled to bring back Melissa Chalker. MSW, Deputy Division Director, Division of Aging Services to talk about this new, free program offered to all NJ residents over 60.
To support older residents, promote aging well and fight the challenges of social isolation, the Division of Aging services has partnered with GetSetUp to provide online programming free to NJ residents. This virtual platform offers classes and discussions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week..
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Starting Today!SNAP Benefits Increase to $95 |
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This increase to $95 per month compared to the pre-COVID level of $20 for senior citizens will make a dramatic difference in the health and well being of our low-income adults. At pre-COVID levels, many older adults did not see the benefit as worth the effort to file. Please spread the word on the new higher amount through your networks and to your clients so we can help fight food insecuirity among our oldest resdients.
SNAP recipients can check their benefits through their account portal or by calling 800-997-3333.
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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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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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