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We are looking to connect further with social workers in aging in Bergen and Passaic Counties as part of an engaged research project. 

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We are looking to connect further with social workers in aging in Bergen and Passaic Counties as part of an engaged research project. 

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Please see the attached flyer, and contact Dr. Lauren Snedeker (laursned@ssw.rutgers.edu) if you are interested in participating.

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Focus Group Project Flyer FINAL for Distribution

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The link above will take you to the entire playlist of session recordings.

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New Jersey Age-Friendly Virtual Fair 2022

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This playlist contains the recordings from sessions at the New Jersey Age-Friendly Virtual Fair 2022. For more information about the event, please see: 1. Th...

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Messages from the Virtual Fair Organizers

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Messages from the Virtual Fair Organizers

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4.6 Slides - Sheena Collum on Incorporating Age-Friendly into your Master Plan

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4.6 Slides - Sheena Collum on Incorporating Age-Friendly into your Master Plan

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NJ Age Friendly Virtual Fair (South Orange Village) - Sheena Collum

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Participant Reflections (Zoom poll results)

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Participant Reflections (Zoom poll results)

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I am Billi Charron, MSW and I work with PSRC which serves Central NJ and Bucks Co, PA. I was very interested to connect with other aging-focused professionals and learn about services state-wide. you can reach me at bcharron@princetonsenior.org

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Arnold Leyva  Outreach Sales Manager                                            377 Jersey Avenue, Suite 310Jersey City, NJ 07302 aleyva@lsmnj.org                                  P: 201-499-3910                                    C: 862-217-1981                                     F: 201-706-2092           www.lsmnj.org       

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Arnold Leyva  Outreach Sales Manager                                            377 Jersey Avenue, Suite 310Jersey City, NJ 07302 aleyva@lsmnj.org                                  P: 201-499-3910                                    C: 862-217-1981                                     F: 201-706-2092           www.lsmnj.org       

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Hello from Shari Haber of MGG. Part of long-term planning is planning for the end of life and for when our lives end. Death is inevitable, but it can be better. Contact me to learn about the many new ways to say goodbye.

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Rachel Cohen, Eastbridge Home Care. Through the provision of home health aides we enable older adults to remain in the community and to be as independent as possible.

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If you couldn't make the LeadingAge NJ & DE table, check out the presentation and some resources here:

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If you couldn't make the LeadingAge NJ & DE table, check out the presentation and some resources here:

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https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/LANJDE_Presentation_optimized.pdf

1. 2022 Policy Priorities https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Policy-Priorities.pdf

2. AL 2 Pager https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/Assisted-Living-LeadingAge-Membership-2-Pager.pdf

3. Hospice 2 pager https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/Hospice-LeadingAge-Membership-2-Pager.pdf

4. Home Health 2 pager https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/Home-Health-LeadingAge-Membership-2-Pager.pdf

5. Housing 2 pager https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/Affordable-Housing-LeadingAge-Membership-2-Pager.pdf

6. 5 reasons to be a member https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/Five-Reasons-To-Be-A-LeadingAge-NJDE-Member.pdf

7. https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/Membership-Brochure-2-22_optimized4web.pdf

8. aging services options https://leadingagenjde.org/wp-content/uploads/Aging-Services-Options.pdf

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Rutgers Research Team Resources (Session 1.4)

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Rutgers Research Team Resources (Session 1.4)

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Many thanks to the attendees at session 1.4 for our discussion of the age-friendly research and practice happening at Rutgers School of Social Work. Here is the link we shared to access our key resources.

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*Community Events as Part of Age-Friendly Community Practice*

Natalie E. Pope and Emily A. Greenfield highlight the ways in which community events and programs can propel local age-friendly community efforts.

*If you are interested in reading a full copy of this article, please contact Althea for a complimentary copy*

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*Responding to Local Needs by Mobilizing Community Assets: Age-Friendly Community Initiatives During the COVID-19 Pandemic*
Emily A. Greenfield, Althea Pestine-Stevens, and Clara Scher highlight the ways in which age-friendly leaders were uniquely positioned to respond to their communities' needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

*If you are interested in reading a full copy of this article, please contact Althea for a complimentary copy*

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*Giving, Receiving, and Doing Together: Interorganizational Interactions in Age-Friendly Community Initiatives*

Althea Pestine-Stevens and Emily A. Greenfield analyzed five waves of interviews with AFNJ Core Team Leaders and report on the ways in which age-friendly leaders work together with their community partners.

*If you are interested in reading a full copy of this article, please contact Althea for a complimentary copy*

* Characterising older adults' engagement in age-friendly community initiatives: perspectives from core group leaders in the Northeast United States of America*

Emily A. Greenfield and Lauren Reyes draw from interviews with eight AFNJ communities to identify five key ways that older adults have been involved in age-friendly initiatives.

*If you are interested in reading a full copy of this article, please contact Althea for a complimentary copy*

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Age-Friendly Community Initiatives in Northern New Jersey Four Years Into Grant Funding

This report provides an overview of the people, groups, organizations, and resources that support the eight inaugural AFNJ age-friendly community Initiatives' work towards making their communities better places for long lives. These findings can help guide policy and practice to support the age-friendly movement as it takes hold and expands in New Jersey and beyond.

Great Places to Age in New Jersey:
A Community Guide to Implementing Aging-Friendly Land Use Decisions

New Jersey Future has been helping towns proactively design their built environments to accommodate the needs of an aging population. This guide is a step-by-step resource for anyone interested in fostering a community initiative to integrate aging-friendly design principles into local land use policies and practices .

Age-Friendly Initiatives in the Early Implementation Phase
This report provides an overview of nine age-friendly initiatives in northern New Jersey during the early implementation phase. The report describes the initiatives' activities and outputs across six domains; addresses the evolution of their leadership teams and community partners; and presents the concept of "gaining traction" to conceptualize their progress.

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Age-Friendly Community Initiatives in the Early Planning Phase: Perspectives on Why, How, and Who from Northern New Jersey
This report identifies two inter-related goals of the early planning phase: better understanding aging in the community and greater engagement of local stakeholders around aging. The report describes key activities in working toward these goals, as well as the role of diverse people and organizations in the early planning phase.

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Publications/Resources - Age Friendly Nj

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Community Events as Part of Age-Friendly Community Practice* Natalie E. Pope and Emily A. Greenfield highlight the ways in which community events and programs can propel local age-friendly community efforts. *If you are interested in reading a full copy of this article, please contact Althea for a complimentary copy* Read More *Responding to Local Needs by Mobilizing Community Assets: Age-Friendly Community Initiatives During the COVID-19 Pandemic* Emily A.

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JIA Issue Brief: Building an Equitable Medicaid HCBS Infrastructure in New Jersey for Older Adults 

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JIA Issue Brief: Building an Equitable Medicaid HCBS Infrastructure in New Jersey for Older Adults 

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Contact Hannah Diamond (she/her) at Justice in Aging @ hdiamond@justiceinaging.org to discuss the recommendations outlined in this report

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Slides for Inclusive Healthy Communities in NJ Presentation

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Slides for Inclusive Healthy Communities in NJ Presentation

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IHC Age Friendly Fair Presentation Final

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Accessibility consulting for home modifications
NAHB CAPS instructor

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adding special features or assistive devices, moving furnishings or shifting where activities occur, safety repairs

adding "Smart devices", or the many ways to consider Universal Design to address the diverse needs of everyone in the household.

We'll work with you to ensure your home works for you and your changing needs to promote safety and independence while confidently remaining in your own home.

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adding special features or assistive devices, moving furnishings or shifting where activities occur, safety repairs adding "Smart devices", or the many ways to consider Universal Design to address the diverse needs of everyone in the household. We'll work with you to ensure your home works for you and your changing needs to promote safety and independence while confidently remaining in your own home.

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Senior Citizen Advisory Committees: Volunteer Application

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Senior Citizen Advisory Committees: Volunteer Application

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Feel free to email me: mbarchetto@glenrocknj.net

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Senior Citizen Advisory Committees: By-laws

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Senior Citizen Advisory Committees: By-laws

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Feel free to email me: mbarchetto@glenrocknj.net

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Senior Citizen Advisory Committees: Municipal Code Example

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Senior Citizen Advisory Committees: Municipal Code Example

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Feel free to email me: mbarchetto@glenrocknj.net

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Setting The Stage LLC- working with seniors and individuals with disabilities to assess and modify their home to remain there safely.

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Setting The Stage LLC- working with seniors and individuals with disabilities to assess and modify their home to remain there safely.

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Good Morning!  The Gateway Family YMCA is offering a free community virtual presentation for Falls Prevention Awareness Week.  All details are available at www.tgfymca.org/events

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Good Morning!  The Gateway Family YMCA is offering a free community virtual presentation for Falls Prevention Awareness Week.  All details are available at www.tgfymca.org/events

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Falls Prevention Awareness Week Seminar www.tgfymca.org/events

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My name is Jeanne Koller and I am on faculty at Monmouth University SSW. I am also the coordinator for their LGBT+ Older Adult Project. I am hoping to have Monmouth become an Age Friendly University.

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Good morning from SilverBills- we provide free bill management help to Bergen County seniors and other older adults in the surrounding counties if eligible- Lisa@silverbills.com

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Good morning from SilverBills- we provide free bill management help to Bergen County seniors and other older adults in the surrounding counties if eligible- Lisa@silverbills.com

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North Jersey Villages (NJV) & Village Movement

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North Jersey Villages (NJV) & Village Movement

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Kathy Kuzma, Executive Director, NJV HUB Village serves Bergen County residents age 60+ with a robust website https://northjerseyvillages.org. The events and services information focus on meeting the needs of active as well as isolated seniors. NJV is a member of the Village-to-Village Network. "Villages" throughout the US have been very involved in initiating and working with the AFCI movement - as is NJV.

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I am excited to be here. I just got off a cruise to Bermuda and I will turn on my camera when my driver gets me home. Thanks for the organization of such an informative event.

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Donna Plotnick, Owner of Senior Living Partners, LLC

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Donna Plotnick, Owner of Senior Living Partners, LLC

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Senior Living Partners provides peace of mind and support to families when they need to make an informed decision about their loved one’s care needs and housing. Guidance to Senior living options such as in-home care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing etc.  We are here to help!  973-715-7544
www.seniorlivingpartners.net

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The professions of participants in the NJ Age-Friendly Virtual Fair

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The professions of participants in the NJ Age-Friendly Virtual Fair

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Handout for Table #1.6 LGBT Aging with Pride - A Group for Older Adults Who Identify as LGBT

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Handout for Table #1.6 LGBT Aging with Pride - A Group for Older Adults Who Identify as LGBT

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Volunteer Guardianship One on One, a community-based alternative to public guardianship.

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Volunteer Guardianship One on One, a community-based alternative to public guardianship.

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Currently serving Hunterdon, Warren, and Somerset Counties with planned expansion, we take referrals for individuals in need of guardianship services that have no family or friends able to serve in this role. We are also always seeking caring volunteers to serve as guardians. We provide all the information and support you will need to be successful!

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Anita Rivers, Executive Director of Community Relations @ Fairleigh Dickinson University arivers@fdu.edu Interested in connecting to discuss the age-friendly university movement as well as establishment of intergenerational communities that incorporate institutions of learning.

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Anita Rivers, Executive Director of Community Relations @ Fairleigh Dickinson University arivers@fdu.edu Interested in connecting to discuss the age-friendly university movement as well as establishment of intergenerational communities that incorporate institutions of learning.

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Slides for 2.7 Snapshot of Supportive Housing for Seniors

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Slides for 2.7 Snapshot of Supportive Housing for Seniors

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Handout for Table 2.1: Age-Friendly North Jersey Slides

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Handout for Table 2.1: Age-Friendly North Jersey Slides

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Welcome to the NJ Age-Friendly Virtual Fair 2022 Bulletin Board

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Welcome to the NJ Age-Friendly Virtual Fair 2022 Bulletin Board

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Scroll through to view posts - we recommend maximizing your window (on PC: the square in the upper right corner, and on Mac: the green button).

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Handout #4 for Table 3.8: Walk My Way Flyer

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Handout #4 for Table 3.8: Walk My Way Flyer

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Handout #3 for Table 3.8: Legacy of Love

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Handout #3 for Table 3.8: Legacy of Love

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Handout #2 for Table 3.8: TMA Risk Assessment Chart

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Handout #2 for Table 3.8: TMA Risk Assessment Chart

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Handout #1 for Table 3.8: COVID-19 Coalition Sample Agenda

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Handout #1 for Table 3.8: COVID-19 Coalition Sample Agenda

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Handout for Table 1.9: Brochure on Essential Jobs, Essential Care: New Jersey

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Handout for Table 1.9: Brochure on Essential Jobs, Essential Care: New Jersey