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Aging Insights #Roadto100

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As we begin to think about the start of a new year, we also get ready to show the 100th episode of Aging Insights! In honor of this major achievement, we thought we’d take a few moments to familiarize you with Aging Insights (if you’re not already), and tell you a little about what’s in store for Aging Insights this year and beyond. 

NJFA’s mission is to provide leadership in public policy and education to enable New Jersey older adults to live with independence and dignity in their communities. And one of our primary goals is to be an information source for older adults and those who care for them to gather information that helps them live independently.

Now that you know that, you might be asking how does NJFA accomplish that?

Well, for starters, right here at this blog and on our website where we provide informative articles and links to resources.

We also aim to connect you to programs, services and trending issues through our TV program, Aging Insights. Never heard of it? Hop on over to NJFA’s YouTube channel (after you finish reading this blog of course!). The show can also be seen on over 70 municipal based TV stations across our state, if your town isn’t airing the show- call and ask them about it.

Aging Insights began as Aging Today and was originally a production of the Middlesex County Department of Aging and was hosted by their former Executive Director Peg Chester (Peg is also a Founding Trustee of NJFA).  NJFA took over production of the show in October 2011 and renamed it Aging Insights. Expanding the focus to a statewide audience.

We are about to celebrate an amazing milestone.  Aging Insights’ 100th episode will air in January of 2020. The episode will feature clips from previous shows and commentary from staff, board members and partners. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating, but also stick around for more- as we are not done yet! We will continue to produce Aging Insights and bring you, our audience more interviews with leaders across our state, more important updates on Medicare, more details about helpful programs like SNAP, PAAD and more. So, won’t you keep watching?

Finally, we want to remind you that Aging Insights is brought to you by sponsorships and donations. If you are able to donate, please visit our website or mail your gift to NJFA 145 W. Hanover St. Trenton, NJ 08618.

 

 

Diabetes Self Management Courses

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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 who need to watch their food intake due to a health issue. Particularly those with diabetes, all those sweet treats are hard to resist- holiday cakes and cookies around every corner.

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Having the right tools to manage your diabetes can help, not just at holiday times, but all year long. Luckily, our friends at HQSI (Healthcare Quality Strategies, Inc.) offer a six-week program to help people learn to manage their diabetes. Below is a schedule for the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) as well as more information and how to contact them.

If you do not see a program that is convenient to you, contact HQSI to ask about future programs. If you manage a Senior Center or other program and are interested in having someone come to talk to your group about diabetes, you can also contact HQSI directly to coordinate something. With a New Year beginning soon, it is a good time to plan and make new health goals.

Workshop Location Dates Time To Register
Spruce Street Senior Apts.

15 Spruce Street

Kearny, NJ 07032

 Tuesdays

 

January 10, 2017 to February 14, 2017

 10:00 a.m.

to

12:30 p.m.

 Call Sonia Salazar at:

(201) 997-4270
Elizabethport Presbyterian Ctr.

(Spanish)

 

184 First Street

Elizabeth, NJ 07206-1855

 Wednesdays

 

January 11, 2017 to

February 15, 2017

 9:30 a.m.

to

12:00 p.m.

 Call Beatrice Beard at:

(908) 351-4850
YMCA of Newark and Vicinity

 

600 Broad Street

Newark, NJ 07102-4504

 Wednesdays

 

January 18, 2017 to

February 22, 2017

 10:00 a.m.

to

12:30 p.m.

 Call Jarmaine Williams at:

(732) 955-8168
Sayreville Public Library

 

1050 Washington Road

Parlin, NJ 08859-1091

 Thursdays

 

January 19, 2017 to

February 23, 2017

 10:00 a.m.

to

12:30 p.m.

 Call Jennifer at:

(732) 727-0212 ext. 25 or go to sayrevillelibrary.org
Franklin Township Senior Center

 

505 Dermott Lane

Somerset, NJ 08873

 Wednesdays

 

February 1, 2017 to March 8, 2017

 9:30 a.m.

to

12:00 p.m.

 Call Jarmaine Williams at:

(732) 955-8168
Shore Medical Center

Jenkins Room

 

100 Medical Center Way

Somers Point, NJ 08244-2300

  

Thursdays

 

February 2, 2017 to

March 9, 2017

 

 10:00 a.m.

to

12:30 p.m.

 

 Call Jarmaine Williams at:

(732) 955-8168
Little Egg Harbor Township Community Center

 

317 W. Cala Breeze Way

Little Egg Harbor Twp., NJ 08087

 Thursdays

 

February 2, 2017 to

March 9, 2017

 10:00 a.m.

To

12:30 p.m.

 Call Jarmaine Williams at:

(732) 955-8168
Church of the Holy Spirit

 

220 East Main Street

Tuckerton, NJ 08087-2242

 Thursdays

 

February 2, 2017 to

March 9, 2017

 1:30p.m.

to

4:00p.m.

 Call Jarmaine Williams at:

(732) 955-8168
Annabelle Shimkowitz Senior Center @ Municipal Complex

 

330 Passaic Street

Passaic, NJ 07055-5815

 Mondays

 

February 6, 2017 to

March 20, 2017

 9:30 a.m.

to

11:30 a.m.

 Call Jarmaine Williams at:

(732) 955-8168
Montclair Public Library

 

50 S. Fullerton Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07042-2629

 Fridays

 

March 3, 2017 to

April 7, 2017

  

10:00 a.m.

to

12:30 p.m.

 

 Call Jarmaine Williams at:

(732) 955-8168

 

For each six-week workshop, we regret that there can be no new attendees after the second session.

 

For more information, please contact Jarmaine Williams:  (732) 955-8168