Identity Theft ¬†We all know by now that we are supposed to carefully guard our social security number. You may have read some safety tips here on this blog or in Renaissance magazine. So, what do you do if your Social Security number is misused? ¬†The Social Security Administration protects your Social Security number and […]
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NJ-EESI Update
In 2009, NJFA released a report called, the Elder Economic Security Index (EESI). The Index tells us the cost of living for seniors in all 21 counties in NJ. The Elder Economic Security Standard‚Ñ¢ Index (Elder Index) methodology was developed by the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, in partnership with Wider Opportunities […]
Heat and Energy Assistance
According to the federal government (US Energy Information Administration), heating bills are expected to increase slightly this season compared to last winter. Those who heat their homes with oil can expect to see an average of about $220 or 12% more this winter. Those households that heating with natural gas are expected to spend an […]
Tips for Caregivers
A critical part an older adult remaining in the community is support from family and friends. Some of that support comes in the form of a family caregiver. …. Furthermore, they found that 65% of those caregivers were female and many worked a job in addition to providing care.
New Program from NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to help those facing foreclosure
New Program from NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to help those facing foreclosureThe program is called New Jersey HomeKeeper and it will be available starting May 9, 2011
Affordable Care Act: Fact 4
Fact # 4: The law will improve care for older adults in other ways besides changes to Medicare.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Fact # 3
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Follow this Series There is a lot of speculation and discussion about what affect health care reform legislation, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), will have on seniors and more specifically, Medicare. We decided to do a series of blog posts about the facts; this is part of our ongoing posts, […]
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Part 2 in a Series
The ACA will reduce Medicare spending growth, extend Medicare solvency and is projected to reduce the budget deficit.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Facts: Follow this Series
There is a lot of speculation and discussion about what affect health care reform legislation, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), will have on seniors and more specifically, Medicare.
Weatherization Programs
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) through the NJ Department of Community Affairs, helps low income families, seniors and disabled residents permanently reduce their energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient and comfortable year-round. Making changes to your home that make it more energy efficient you could save as much as 20 to 30 […]