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Senior Freeze Update

For those of you who read our Summer 2009 issue of Renaissance/Aging Insights, we‚Äôve received confirmation in regard to the revision of the Property Tax Reimbursement Program (Senior Freeze).¬† Governor Corzine signed the bill on October 1, 2009, changing the eligibility requirement for owning a property from 3 years to 1 year. Let me explain: […]

We Want to Hear Your Story

With the release of the New Jersey Elder Economic Security Initiative, we‚Äôve learned that 1 out of 4 New Jersey seniors is living solely on Social Security, which makes it difficult to afford their basic expenses. Information in the Elder Index, indicates that it‚Äôs not your fault. If you or a loved one find yourself […]

What You Need to Know About H1N1 (Swine Flu)

Swine Flu- What you need to know. In the Spring of 2009 the swine flu, also known as H1N1, was reported in the United States, including in New Jersey. The symptoms are similar to the seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuff nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some who […]

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Welcome to the New Jersey Foundation for Aging Blog. We are pleased to present you with our blog as a new way to receive up to date information on aging issues. This blog will be updated bi-weekly, so please visit on a regular basis to see what’s new. Comments, questions and suggestions are always appreciated.