NATIONAL CENTER ON ELDER ABUSE Red Flags of Abuse Our communities are like structures that support people’s safety and wellbeing. One of the most important ways we can all contribute to this ongoing construction project is by looking out for warning signs of maltreatment. Does someone you know display any of these signs of abuse? […]
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Water, creating a balance is essential.
Water, creating a balance is essential. In the NY Times Science Section‚Äôs Well, Personal Health column on May 10, Jane Brody shares her experience with mild dehydration after two very physically active days.¬† She cites Professor Barry Popkin who talks about things we do not truly know about water, like how hydration impacts our health […]
Income Taxes and Your Social Security Benefits
It‚Äôs tax season, perhaps you know this because there is an accountant in your life who just got super busy or you‚Äôve seen the increase in TV ads for Turbo Tax. Either way, we thought this timely information from our friends at the Social Security Administration might be useful. Income Taxes and Your Social Security […]
Robo-Call Scams
Robo-Call Scams Here at NJFA, both Grace and I (Melissa) have received calls on our cell phones claiming to be from ‚ÄúCardholder Services‚Äù. The recorded voice does not specify the credit card company but urges you to contact them about your account. We‚Äôve also heard recently from others who have received similar calls, as well […]
Announcing NJFA’s 17th Annual Conference!
Announcing NJFA‚Äôs 17th Annual Conference! NJFA will hold its 17th Annual Conference on Wednesday, June 3rd at the Crowne Plaza Monroe. The 2015 Keynote Speakers are James Firman, CEO of NCOA and Nora Dowd Eisenhower, Assistant Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans. Jim Firman will address the […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today (Oct. 15th)
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today (Oct. 15th) Open Enrollment is happening now. From October 15th to December 7th you can make changes to your Medicare coverage. What changes can you make? If you are enrolled in Original Medicare, you can join a Medicare Advantage plan with or without drug coverage. These plans are private companies […]
EyeCare America
You never know where you are going to find good information. This time we have to thank Abigail Van Buren, also known as, Dear Abby. A reader wrote in on the topic of eye care and how some people put off exams and tests due to insurance issues. Either lack of insurance or high out […]
Vulnerable Groups Linked by Need for Affordable Housing
Vulnerable Groups Linked by Need for Affordable Housing The NJ Foundation for Aging (NJFA) recognizes that aging friendly and age sensitive issues are in reality ageless. In this spirit NJFA works with many partners including the Anti Poverty Network (APN).¬† This organization represents a wide array of groups and concerns. The intersection or cross tracking […]
Aging Insights Episode 32, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS
Aging Insights Episode 32, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS NJFA is pleased to announce the release of the 32nd episode of Aging Insights TV program, Financial Exploitation and SCAMS, focusing on those that target seniors. This episode will be shown during May 2014. The show is broadcast on over 60 public access stations and may also […]
How to get your Credit Report
We‚Äôve all seen those funny commercials for credit reports and have probably read articles in magazines urging us to get our yearly free credit report. However, have you ever wondered why you need it? Or how to go about getting it? And how to avoid scams posing as free credit report services? Well, let‚Äôs try […]