Photo Credit: states.aarp.org Across the Garden State more than 1 million family caregivers, many who juggle full-time jobs while helping their parents, spouses and other loved ones to remain at home, can now benefit from the state’s newly enacted Paid Sick Leave Act. This new law took effect on Oct. 29, 2018. New Jersey becomes the 10th state in the nation to require employers to provide paid sick leave – a lifesaver for working caregivers in our state. “There is no reason anyone should have to choose between economic security and their health,” said Governor Phil Murphy in…
Just days ago, Heather Heppner, who serves as AARP Senior Regional Advisor, detailed survey findings on the AARP New Jersey website that found that a growing number of New Jerseyans have failed to take basic precautions necessary to protect themselves against identity theft. As a result of this alarming problem, AARP New Jersey and the AARP Fraud Watch Network have launched a campaign in the Garden State to ratchet up the awareness of identity theft risks and educate New Jersey consumers as to how they can better protect their personal information. With Veteran’s Day less than a week away, AARP New…
Photo Credit: Office of the Inspector General, Social Security Administration The Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Office of Inspector General are warning the public about a new caller-ID “spoofing scheme misusing the federal agency’s customer service number. Last week, the agency reported that an increase complaint about questionable phone calls displaying SSA’s 1-800 number on a caller-ID screen were reported. “This is a scam,” says SSA, warning seniors to not engage with those callers or provide personal information. Kim Komando, called “America’s Digital Goddess,” who is a successful radio host on IT technology, says that…
AARP New Jersey educates and advocates on behalf of those 50+ on issues that are important to them, their families, and to all Garden State residents. — Photo Credit: AARP In lasts months issue of the AARP Bulletin, Jo Ann Jenkins, AARP CEO, urges readers to go to the polls in November and vote for lawmakers who will work to lower prescription drug costs. She notes that the average retail prescription drug price to, prescribed to treat chronic conditions, has now reached $13,000 a year. “Let’s be clear: There is no reason for Americans to pay…
Photo Caption: AARP States It’s that time again. Medicare Fall Open Enrollment occurs annually from October 15 to December 7. During this time period, Medicare recipients can make unrestricted changes to their Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) plans during this Open Enrollment Period. Medicare beneficiaries can begin shopping for the best Medicare coverage during Medicare Fall Open Enrollment by evaluating whether this year’s Medicare plan coverage is still appropriate for their health care needs. They can begin by gathering their Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)/Evidence of Coverage (EOC) letter; a list of…
Photo Caption: National Institute on Aging This year’s influenza (flu) season has begun (the viruses are most common in the fall and winter) and state health departments are gearing up their efforts to mobilize to combat this contagious respiratory illness. Just over a week ago, at the Washington, DC-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) along with other public health departments, and health care professionals kicked off the 2018-2019 flu vaccine campaign. At the September 27th press conference, the CDC early estimates indicate that “more than 900,000…
Photo Credit: AARP It’s not a surprise this writer. Millennials and Generation Xers are as concerned about their personal finances, debt levels and the nation’s economy, as aging Baby Boomers, says a newly released AARP survey. While poll after poll shows that Social Security and Medicare remains as popular as ever to Baby Boomers, this study’s findings reveal that Millennials and Generation Xers also see the value and importance of these programs. Just days ago, the Association of Young Americans (AYA) and the Washington, DC-based AARP, released this study, it is the second in their series of…
Take a look at the gift we just received from a grateful family member! Each team member in the photo, also received a personalized mug!
Today, the AARP Foundation released a new survey that finds that 1 in 3 adults age 45 and older are lonely. While AARP researchers found that the percentage is unchanged from a previous loneliness study conducted, the study finds that about five million more middle age and older adults are lonely due to growth in this age group among the population. Looking back at survey findings over the years, researchers say that loneliness and isolation have emerged as key public health issues that can drastically impact a community’s quality of life and the U.S. economy if not properly addressed. The…
National falls prevention observances throughout the nation are being held during September to raise the public’s awareness of the importance of preventing falls, particularly in the older adult population. During September, in New Jersey, educators, caregivers, health providers and aging professionals will focus their efforts on one goal, that is preventing falls. “Falls prevention is a team effort that takes a balance of education, intervention, and community support,” said Kathleen Cameron, Senior Director of the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) National Falls Prevention Resource Center, in a statement announcing NCOA’s 10th annual National Falls Prevention Awareness Day on September 22. “This…