The New Medicare Cards By Charles Clarkson, Project Director, Senior Medicare Patrol of New Jersey In 2015, Congress passed the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act. This law requires the removal of the social security numbers from all Medicare cards by April 2019. This new initiative is referred to as the Social Security Number Removal […]
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Diabetes Self Management Courses
Holiday time can make it difficult to stick to your healthy eating plan, there are so many goodies to indulge in. And you want to participate and feel all the joy that comes from sharing a special meal with family and friends. With party after party, it can get tough. Even more so for those […]
WINTER HEALTH 101, BY: HELEN HUNTER, ACSW, LSW
Helen Hunter is a Social Worker and Geriatric Case Manager who often writes for Renaissance Magazine (NJFA’s online magazine for seniors, boomers and caregivers!) which you can view at http://www.njfoundationforaging.org/renaissance-magazine/ Here is a piece she has agreed to share with us on the blog, which is very appropriate for the season. Be sure to read […]
Excessive Heat Warning This Week!
There may be a cooling center in your area or other assistance available for those who need to escape the heat.
Shared Sites
At NJFA‚Äôs June 10th Conference, Donna Butts from Generations United presented a keynote on Shared Sites, serving diverse groups. Shared Sites are defined as ‚Äúprograms where older adults and young people receive services at the same site and both generations interact during regularly scheduled intergenerational activities.‚Äù Generations United refers to these centers as, ‚ÄúIntergenerational Shared […]