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Welcome to NJ Advocates for Aging Well (formerly NJ Foundation for Aging)! As proud and passionate advocates since our founding in 1998, we’re working to address the issues that are critical to you.
Here you’ll find reliable resources and information to help guide you through the process of aging with dignity and independence in your community. It’s never too early to start learning about the types of challenges you may face over time. And if you can’t find what you’re seeking, send us an email. We’re happy to help. Be sure to follow us on social media for the most current news.
Welcome to NJ Advocates for Aging Well (formerly NJ Foundation for Aging)! The loving care that you provide is invaluable, but we know you also need support.
Here you’ll find support in print and on our TV show, as well as contact phone numbers, email addresses and weblinks for resources in your field. And if you can’t find what you’re seeking, send us an email. We’re happy to help. Be sure to follow us on social media for the most current news.
Welcome to NJ Advocates for Aging Well (formerly NJ Foundation for Aging)! Thank you for committing your career to serving the needs of our state’s aging population.
Since our founding in 1998, we’ve assembled a diverse range of experts in the aging field to present you with best practices and development opportunities at our annual conference for professionals. We also address the needs of the community by hosting frequent topical webinars and roundtable conversations on such policy issues as senior nutrition, climate change and housing insecurities. We invite you to explore our resources -- particularly our weekly newsletter -- and calendar of upcoming educational events.
aging insights
Join host Melissa Chalker for thought-provoking broadcasts about the issues that impact the lives of older adults and caregivers. Meet guests and experts from various fields and organizations for lively discussions as they share resources and solutions on real-world topics that concern us all. For sponsorship information email us at office@njfoundationforaging.org. You can also watch and subscribe to the show on NJAAW’s YouTube channel.
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Information Center
County Offices on Aging/ADRC
Each County in NJ has a designated Office on Aging to serve as the primary entity responsible for developing comprehensive, coordinated systems of community-based services for older adults. County Offices on Aging also serve as Aging & Disability Resources Connection.
Eldercare Locator
Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. You can also reach them at 1-800-677-1116.
Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services (APS) programs have been established in each county in New Jersey to receive and investigate reports of suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults living in a community setting.
NJ SAVE
NJSave is an online application to help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities save money on Medicare premiums, prescription costs, and other living expenses. Click on the NJSave image below to access the application.
NJ Helps
NJ Helps will help to see if you are eligible for food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance (WFNJ/TANF or WFNJ/GA), and health Insurance (NJ FamilyCare/Medicaid). From there you can apply for services or learn about additional resources.
NJ 211
NJ 211 is a statewide information and referral service. Through their call center they connect people to day care facilities, shelters, affordable housing units, social services, employment training programs, senior services, medical insurance, and more.
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In case you were hibernating this week and missed our big announcement... Executive Director Melissa Chalker and our Board Officers share the news in this short video. #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors
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It's finally 2021and we have MAJOR news to share! Meet our Board officers and hear what they have to say about this big reveal, which we couldn't have accomp...We are very excited about this news! #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors
Best wishes as you join the Biden-Harris Administration’s White House COVID-19 response team. NJ Department of Human Services #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #njaging #njseniors
Take a tour of our new website at njaaw.org. #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors @WeAreHTSD
Thank you, Senator Loretta Weinberg for all your hard work on behalf of #olderadults, particularly NJ's Elder Index legislation. #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors
Educating and raising awareness are two hallmarks of NJAAW. Take a look at the Press Room and Media Links on our website to see some of the programs we've presented and where we've been interviewed: njaaw.org/press-room. #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors
Thank you, Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle Assemblywoman Shanique Speight BettyLou DeCroce Assemblywoman Angela V. McKnight Chris Tully and DiAnne C. Gove for the opportunity to speak on behalf of older workers, and for your work on keeping older adults safe, especially during #COVID. #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors
Check out all the services and resources on our new website at njaaw.org/services-resources! #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors
NJAAW provides leadership in public policy and education to enable New Jersey older adults to live with independence and dignity in their communities. Learn more about our 23-year history: njaaw.org/about-us. Visiting Nurse Association Health Group #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniors
Important information for adults 65+ as well as those 16-64 with certain CDC-defined medical conditions. #COVID19 #njagingwell #njadvocatesforaging #agewell #NJaging #NJseniorsBREAKING: Beginning TOMORROW, the following New Jersey residents are eligible for the #COVID19 vaccination:
☑️Ages 65 years and older
☑️Between the ages of 16-64 with medical conditions, as defined by CDC, that increase the risk of severe illness from the virus
If you have preregistered at our vaccine website, covidvaccine.nj.gov, and are now eligible, you should soon be receiving your email that it is your time to make an appointment at a site near you to get your first vaccine dose.