NJ Advocates for Aging Well

NJ Advocates for Aging Well, formerly NJ Foundation for Aging, is the only statewide nonprofit focusing solely on issues impacting older adults. Founded: 1998.

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Today is the day! We look forward to seeing you there!

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1 day until our annual conference!
We are announcing Marilyn Mock as our Carl F. West Award Recipient!

Marilyn has over 30 years of experience in the aging field and has served as Policy Director for Wellness Services at Fair Share Support Services since 2019. Congratulations!

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2 days until our Annual Conference on the Future of Aging in NJ! Join us this Friday, June 9th.

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We’re thrilled to announce award winning designer and author of Design the Long Life You Love @AyseBirselSeck as our morning keynote at this year’s conference!

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Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? This year’s theme is Aging Unbound. Check out this submission from last year’s photo contest!

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Join us for our annual conference on The Future of Aging in New Jersey on June 9th, 2023 in New Brunswick. For more information about speakers and the conference, visit our page here.

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Join us tomorrow at 3pm
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There are 2.4 million #LGBTQ+ people 65+ in the US; that number is expected to grow by 50% by 2030. LGBT Senior Housing and Care​'s Amy Simon discusses "Pride and Progress for #LGBT #OlderAdults, Rights and Legislation" on #AgingInsights. https://t.co/316ShcAVJt via @YouTube

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Jo Goldin discusses how physical therapy can be beneficial for #seniors in Episode 1 of our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast. The goals of physical therapy include maximizing mobility & strength & decreasing pain. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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Have you shared your health care wishes with your health practitioners? Tracy Grafton joins Dr. Cathy Rowe in Episode 4 of our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast to discuss advanced care planning. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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Meet the Freewalkers as they walk across New Jersey in Episode 5 of our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast! The Freewalkers promote walking for physical health, emotional health and exploring. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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In our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast, Dr. Cathy Rowe and her network of leading experts provide a fresh look into the key issues that impact #olderadults in #NJ, such as finances, health, housing and security. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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Do you know what the top 3 benefits of physical therapy are? Tune in for Episode 1 of our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast! Jo Goldin, a physical therapist, discusses what physical therapy can do for you. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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Learn how the New Jersey Arts and Culture Renewal Fund has supported and strengthened the state’s arts, cultural and historical sector during and after COVID in Episode 3 of our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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Time is running out to register for Monday's conference, merging two perspectives on #healthyaging in #NewJersey. Learn more/register here: https://t.co/c47TOGWScl. #NJ #njadvocatesforaging #agewellnj #NJAAWconference2022 #olderadults #seniors #elders #agefriendlynj

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In Episode 4 of our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast, Dr. Cathy Rowe is joined by Tracy Grafton to discuss the importance of advance care planning—and how to have the much-needed conversation with your loved ones. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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Walking can have rewards for #olderadults, such as improved cardiovascular health & lowering blood sugar. Find out how the Freewalkers utilize endurance walking in Episode 5 of our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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NJAAW's partnership with @PHInational & NJ's Essential Jobs, Essential Care initiative. #directcareworkforce #olderadults #NJ #disabilities #njadvocatesforaging #agewellNJ #elders #seniors #aging Building a direct care workforce for an aging population https://t.co/HxgNU2xgPJ

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You do not want to miss our #AgingInsightsNJ podcast! In each episode, Dr. Cathy Rowe explores a new topic that is relevant for #olderadults in the #GardenState. Listen to it wherever you get your podcasts from: https://t.co/iwSorCBZ1r

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