SEPTEMBER 2018 News & Updates

September 2018

Age-Friendly Teaneck News & Updates

As Teaneck works to create a more age-friendly environment for its residents, we'll keep you posted about new developments, important programs and events of interest

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Age-Friendly Teaneck and Its Community Partners Hosted High School Interns This Summer

Four Teaneck High School students spent four weeks this summer with geriatric professionals in Teaneck. They toured hospital and nursing home wings, spent time with older adults and learned about many disciplines of care. They gained a lot from the experience, from career awareness to a better understanding of their own grandparents.

Our Interns with their "Graduation" Certificates

Come Help Make Teaneck a Great Place to Walk

Walking. It's such an essential part of life that we have an endless supply of clichés about it.

We can walk a fine line, a tightrope, or a mile in someone's shoes. A walk in the park. A walk down the aisle. A walk on the wild side. It all seems like a cake-walk when you're young.

As we get older, walking the walk can get harder. That's why we need to start talking the talk of "walkability." How walkable is the Township of Teaneck? Attend this Senior Walkability Workshop on Tuesday, October 9 to discover the answer to that question.

The 2018 TIFF Is Going To Be One For the Ages

73-year-old Shula Chernick playing Annie

Age-Friendly Teaneck is proud to sponsor the Teaneck International Film Festival’s screening of an old classic with a new, or some might even say, older twist.

My Annie Hall is an older adult version of the Woody Allen favorite. This half-hour feature will be shown at the 13th annual Teaneck International Film Festival on Sunday, November 4, followed by a panel discussion.

Mark Your Calendars for these Important Bergen County Events

Bergen County

Caregivers Conference

Learn to Protect

Loved Ones from Abuse

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Older Adults Could Always Use Help - Consider Volunteering

The nest is empty and you’re looking for more ways to feel connected to your community. Click here for a list of programs that need volunteers in their efforts to keep older adults healthy and socially engaged.

Good Morning Calls Can Save Lives

A simple “Good Morning” can start someone’s day off right. The Teaneck Fire Department believes it can also save a life – at least in the case of an elderly or disabled resident living on their own.

Teaneck Firefighter William Lynn makes calls an older resident on a recent morning.

Advice on Making Your Home Safe At Any Stage of Life

American household demographics constantly change. With kids grown and moved out, many adults are considering remodeling to meet their future needs.

Sometimes it's necessary to have elderly relatives move in to your home for them to thrive.

Adult children will opt to make remodeling updates so spaces are safe, comfortable and accessible for all.

Making changes where it matters most will help transform the household into a secure space for aging adults.

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Why Working After Retirement Works

Did you know? An AARP survey of 3,900 people 45 and older found that even those who were retired (13 percent) said they were either still working or looking for work. Learn about why the boomer generation has the desire to work.

Open Enrollment for Medicare starts soon

SHIPs answer questions about insurance options and help navigate between confusing choices

Start shopping for Medicare plans now or make a free appointment with SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). Open enrollment, which is the time you can easily make changes to your insurance plans, is from October 15 through December 7. To learn more about SHIP, watch the video to the left or call our local office, Bergen County SHIP: 201-336-7413

A great place to grow up and grow old!

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