NJAAW 25th Annual Conference
The Future of Aging in NJ
Friday, June 9
New Brunswick
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We are pleased to announce our Morning Keynote Speaker
Ayse Birsel - Award winning designer and author of Design the Life You Love, A Step-By-Step Guide to Building A Meaningful Future.
As of April 5, our confirmed presentations are:
- Reimagining NJ’s Long Term Care System: A Path to Transformation
- Not Just Tomatoes: Home-Grown Efforts to Spur Age-Friendly Community Work in New Jersey
- 21 Strong Aging Well in NJ
- Telemedicine and Older Adults
as well as panels on: Staying home safely, Geriatric Social Work, The Healthcare Workforce, Recreation, ADUs and Employment after 60
For information and to regoster, visit our conference website which will be frequently updated with speaker and registration information: click NJAAW Conference
THANK YOU TO OUR KEYNOTE SPONSORS:
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A Primer on Palliative Care
Monday, April 17, 2023
Noon - 1pm
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Designed for health care providers, social workers, and other providers working with older adults this Primer on Palliative Care will provide real-life examples of palliative care, distinguish it from hospice and other care options, and include a Q&A to answer questions and concerns.
Join David Barile, MD, Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Goals of Care NJ for this webinar on the definitions, options and practice of palliative care.
Social Workers: 1 CE is provided by Monmouth University School of Social Work for an administrative fee of $20.
Download the printable flyer: here
For prereading for this event, see goalsofcare.org
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This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants.
If you are seeking CE, click here: CE
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Cultivating Age-Friendly Ambassadors
April 19, 10am, Zoom
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Cultivating Ambassadors for Your Age-Friendly Community Age-friendly work requires dedication, diplomacy and energy. Join us to learn about age friendly ambassadors from successful age friendly community efforts. Register here
For printable flyer click: Flyer
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Caregiving Event:
Positive Approach to Care
Tuesday, May 2, 6pm
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We are pleased to continue of focus on supporting caregivers.
Join this special presentation by Melanie Bunn of Positive Approach to Care. This approach, developed by Teepa Snow, highlights unique and uplifting skills for caregivers of people with dementia.
To register, click here: PAC
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NEW Adult Day Care Program
Open House
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Saturday, April 22, 2023
11am - 1 pm
Learn about Parker’s Somerset Adult Day Program.
RSVP by calling 732.565.2423 or email mfourounjian@parkerlife.org.
Download printable flyer here: flyer
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Healthcare Decisions:
Having "The Talk"
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In honor of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), we are re-releasing our Aging Insights episode "Healthcare Decisions: Having the Talk." NHDD exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. In this episode, we walk through the decisions we face at different stages of life and the importance of advance care planning.
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Inflation Reduction Act Helps Medicare Beneficiaries |
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Protections Against Prescription Drug Price Increases Above Inflation
The new Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program protects people with Medicare when drug companies increase prices faster than the rate of inflation, starting with savings on 27 Part B prescription drugs. Some people with Medicare who take these drugs may save between $2 and $390 per average dose starting April 1, depending on their individual coverage.
For information on these changes, click here:
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Free Vaccines for Medicare Beneficiaries
Cost-sharing has been eliminated for all vaccines covered under Medicare Part D that are recommended for adults by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). The free vaccines now include flu, pneumococcal, COVID-19 vaccines, Tdap, shingles and hepatitis B for people whose doctors recommend it,
For older adults with additional risk factors or other health needs: hepatitis A, varicella, meningococcal A, C, W, Y (MenACWY); meningococcal B (MenB); and haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) are free as well.
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NCOA’s Boost Your Budget Week
April 10-14
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Millions of older adults are likely eligible for, but not enrolled in, benefits that can help them save money on health care, prescriptions, food, and more.
Every April, NCOA's Boost Your Budget® Week helps educate older adults about the public (and private) benefits that provide hope for the economically insecure. These benefits can be a lifeline to helping low-income people with Medicare age well.
See NCOA’s tools and videos to help older adults maximize their benefits.
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Share Information on SNAP Changes |
With the end of the COVID public health emergency, SNAP benefits have resumed their standard levels. The Department of Human Services has created flyers in 21 languages to help people apply for and understand their SNAP benefits. Please share this important information
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Thank you to our speakers and to Parker Life for bringing this series to you. Recordings of each session can be found on our website at Past events
We'd also like to share an article by NJAAW Board member, Carl Archer:
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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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