Aging Insights NJ

Although mental health is a critical aspect of care, true wellness involves addressing the full spectrum of the older adults' needs. This includes physical, emotional, social, and financial factors. Clinicians may take a comprehensive approach, ensuring that clients receive services that go beyond traditional psychotherapy.  

Join us with our guests, Lynda Hollander and Rachel Hayley from Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris as we discuss importance of a holistic, integrated approach to mental health services for older adults in the community.

Every day, the generosity of New Jersey donors and their families touch the lives of thousands of people in need. Yet, many New Jerseyans are either unaware of or do not understand organ and tissue donation.

Join us as Kelly Bonventre, Assistant Director of Community Service an NJ Sharing Network, explains the gift of donating, and the support her organization gives to families sharing the gift of life.

Sometimes paperwork can get overwhelming. We could all use a little help sorting through what's important and paying our bills on time.

Join our conversation with EJ Vizzi and Alexandra Kritikos from Age-Friendly Teaneck and The Bright Side Family to learn about to learn about Senior Checks, a money management program, and how they can help residents navigate their paperwork and build social connections at the same time. This volunteer program has helped hundreds of older residents handle their bills mail and finances, allowing them independence and security. Learn how volunteers help residents manage their affairs, and how you can bring this service to your community.

Being a caregiver has many challenges and one of them is balancing work, finances and taking care of your loved ones. Thanks to New Jersey's Family Leave Insurance, balancing your life has become easier. Join us to learn about one of New Jersey's most important programs - and best kept secrets - the Family Leave Insurance program with guests Yarrow Wilman-Cole from NJ Citizens Action and Becky Logue-Conroy from the Rutgers Center for Work and Women.

You can’t always predict when a medical emergency or serious illness will happen and the impact it will have. However, you can prepare ahead for these events by sharing your wishes by talking about what in life matters most to you and finding someone you trust who can speak for you about what care you would want if you are unable to speak for yourself.

Join us as we explore the Conversation of Your Life (COYL) with New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute’s Katie Bisaha. COYL is a statewide program that provides education and resources on how to share your wishes for care and what you need to know about picking a health care proxy.

The New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s largest agency, serving over 2 million New Jerseyans. And its Division of Aging Services administers a large number of programs that make it easier for older adults to live in the community as long as possible with independence, dignity and choice.

Join us with special guest Dennis McGowan to learn about programs and services that can help you age well in NJ.

Studies show that volunteering is good for the body and mind, as well as good for the community. Older adults can bring experience, skills and talent as volunteers, and benefit from the social interaction and training opportunities.

In our newest Aging Insights, Joyce Campbell (CEO of the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen), Lynne Toye (Executive Director, NJ Arts & Culture Renewal Fund) and Julia Gallanty (Interim CEO of the NJ YMCA State Alliance) discuss the importance, benefits and power of volunteering for older adults.

We hope you accept their challenge to start the new year with a resolution to volunteer!

Four years ago, a new, contagious disease was identified - Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Join Executive Director Cathy Rowe and guest, Dr. Meg Fisher to talk about where we stand today against this disease and the newest vaccine to fight it.

Dr. Fisher, Special Advisor to NJ’s Commissioner of Health explains how COVID has changed, why the newest vaccine is important for older adults, and how to sort through misinformation and disinformation when searching for information about your health.

Some changes in vison are natural with age, many are not. Loss of vision can impact quality of life, our independence and our self-confidence. It's important to learn what can be done to help you maintain the best vision possible. Don't let the fear of going to the doctor or outdated perceptions of eye care keep you from achieving your best vision possible and fully participating in your life.

Learn about the newest technology and treatment for eye care with Dr. Tanya Carter and Dr. Frank Barnes of Montclair, NJ. As they walk us through the newest techniques for conducting eye exams, and a range of technology for low vision, we explore how much has changed to make eye exams easier with better results.

Ignoring hearing loss does not make it go away. Join retired social worker Pearl Feder and author Arlene Romoff to learn from their professional and personal experiences on how you can stay connected and engaged with technology, skills and support.