Senior Freeze (PTR) Deadline is October 31, 2023
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New Episode: Listen Up, NJ!
An Honest Talk About Hearing Loss
Ignoring hearing loss does not make it go away. Join retired social worker Pearl Feder and author Arlene Romoff to learn from their professional and personal experiences on how you can stay connected and engaged with technology, skills and support.
This and all Aging Insights episodes are available for viewing, sharing and forwarding through our website njaaw.org/aging-insights/
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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
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NJAAW & ATAC Virtual Tech Series |
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Next up:
Universal Design + Accessible Communities
October 11, noon
For a printable flyer click here:
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All around me, I see bad design...
Most houses and other buildings were not built with changing needs in mind. All members of a household may experience changes as a result of aging, illness, a disability, or a combination of all three. See what can be accomplished in order for everyone to have access to the best experiences possible while residing in their homes and communities.
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Art of Caregiving Series: A course About Caring for Aging Loved Ones |
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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
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October 5th – Navigating the Eldercare Maze
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October 12th – Legal and Financial Concerns
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October 19th – Self Care and Caregiver Support
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October 26th – Normal Aging / Basics of Hands on Care
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November 2nd – Navigating the End-of-Life Journey
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SNAP Outreach and Application Training for Senior Services Providers |
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While SNAP benefits were expanded at the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency, many seniors are not taking advantage of this crucial benefit. At $90 per month, SNAP can make a big difference in older adults' financial security and well-being.
Join Hunger Free New Jersey, New Jersey Advocates on Aging Well, and Legal Services of New Jersey as we discuss how to best reach seniors, address myths and misconceptions, and best practices to helping seniors apply for SNAP benefits.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EDT
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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
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- 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.
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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.
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New applicants need to file online by December 29th, 2023.
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The Mature Drivers Resource Center at Rutgers'
Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy and the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center have launched a new website for NJ's older drivers. With information on driving safer, transportation options, and education materials, this website covers a wide range of topics that mature drivers and their families need to know to ensure not only safe driving, but independence and mobility.
Please view and share the website:
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SMP Provides Information for Medicare Open Enrollment |
As we approach Medicare Open Enrollment Season (October 15 - December 7) it is imperative that eligible residents get accurate and up to date information that can help guide their choices.
The Senior Medicare Patrol of New Jersey (SMP), a federally funded program of the U.S. Administration for Aging, believes that if you know your options you can make the right choices — giving you the best coverage at the least cost.
Please review and share SMP's newsletter on making changes and choices for Medicare coverage: SMP
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NEW - NASW-NJ Aging and Older Adults Certificate Program |
Meeting the needs and leveraging the contributions of an increasingly diverse older population presents both challenges and opportunities to social workers and other service providers.
NASW-NJ is launching a brand new Aging and Older Adults Certificate program that begins September 29. The certificate offers 10 social work CEUs and consists of five 2-hour webinars. Webinar Topics include:
- Clinical Implications and Effective Interventions;
- Effective Case Management;
- Specialized Areas of Need for Older Adults
and more.
For more information, click: here
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Project Healthy Bones Training Opportunities |
The NJ Division of Aging Services is leading two Project Healthy Bones (PHB) peer leader trainings in North and Central NJ. A lead coordinator cross-training is also being offered on day two. Please see attached flyers for more information.
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Ethical & Effective Discharge Planning for Social Workers, Case Managers and Nurses |
The Central New Jersey Chapter of the Case Management Society of America presents
"Ethical & Effective Discharge Planning for Social Workers, Case Managers and Nurses"
Wednesday October 11, 2023
5:30pm - 8pm
South Mountain Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
2385 Springfield Avenue, Vauxhall, NJ 07088
For more information and to register, click 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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