October 2013 – NJAAW – New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well

NJFA to Celebrate 15^th Anniversary with Fundraising Event

Trenton‚ÄîThe New Jersey Foundation for Aging (NJFA) will hold a Fall Fundraising event on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 to celebrate the Foundation‚Äôs 15^th Anniversary. The event, titled A Crystal Anniversary, will begin with a 2 pm matinee at the George Street Playhouse to see the production, Clever Little Lies. The show is a new comedy/drama from Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro, author of the Broadway hits Memphis and Nice Work if You Can Get It. Following the performance at the George Street Playhouse, guests will be invited to the Honoree Award Dinner at the Heldrich Hotel.

The Honoree‚Äôs for NJFA‚Äôs 15^th Anniversary Celebration are two great partners that have helped the Foundation to continue its work. Jacob Toporek, the Executive Director of the NJ State Association of Jewish Federations, who has partnered with NJFA on a number of initiatives including transportation and discussion about the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. The second honoree is the Poverty Research Institute (PRI) of Legal Services of NJ. PRI developed a crucial section of the 2012 Elder Index Report.

Dinner will feature an award presentation, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a menu that is sure to please. More information, invitations and sponsorship opportunities are available by visiting our website, www.njfoundationforaging.org/events.html, or by calling the office, 609-421-0206 Or contact us by email: office@njfoundationforaging.org

To learn more about the work of the Foundation visit www.njfoundationforaging.org or call 609-421-0206. The New Jersey Foundation for Aging was established in 1998. Its mission is to promote services that enable older adults to live in the community with independence and dignity.

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Fraud and Abuse

If you have not done so already, adding yourself to the Do Not Call Registry can limit the number of mail and phone calls you receive from marketers. Contact the Do Not Call Registry at 1-888-382-1222 or visit www.donotcall.gov

For more information on stopping unwanted mail and phone calls visit the Federal Trade Commission online at www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0260-stopping-unsolicited-mail-phone-calls-and-email

You‚Äôve seen many ads and articles stating that a Reverse Mortgage can help you, and for some people it is a wise choice. NJFA‚Äôs Renaissance magazine has published articles outlining what you should know when considering a Reverse mortgage. You must be 62 or over to qualify and a counseling session is required. ¬†A reverse mortgage is borrowing against the equity of your home. You must stay current with your property taxes while you live in the home and the money will have to be paid back when you or your heirs sell the home. More information can be found at www.fdic.gov/

Always be on the lookout for fraud. Here are some warning signs to be aware of:

An unsolicited phone call, email or other request that you pay a large amount of money before receiving goods and services.
An unexpected email or call requesting your bank account number, perhaps one asking you for the information printed at the bottom of your checks.
An offer that seems too good to be true, like an investment, ‚Äúguaranteeing‚Äù a return that‚Äôs way above the competition.
Pressure to send funds quickly by wire transfer.

Protecting your important documents is important. Keeping them in a safe place should also include protecting them from water damage by keeping them in an airtight and waterproof container.

The NJ Division of Consumer Affairs provides valuable information and resources to protect you. Their website features information about cyber fraud, how to determine if an investment opportunity is real and also a way to check if a charity is legitimate and other consumer warnings. Visit them online at www.njconsumeraffairs.gov or call them at 1-800-242-5846.

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Month: October 2013