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 Hayle...

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...

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 conne...

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 Log...

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 You...

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 ca...

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 Gall...

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 ho...

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. Lea...

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.

The good news is, we are living longer. The other news is, we have to plan for how to remain financially secure for a longer life. Join us as financial planner Jim Parks walks through the important thing to consider as you plan for a long and secure life.

Falling is one of the scariest words for older adults. It conjures up fear of declining health, injury and a slippery slide towards losing independence. But it does not have to be that way. Join us to learn about replacing the fear of falling with tools for fall prevention. In this episode, we talk about NOT falling with our guest, Christine Conti. Christine is a Chronic Disease Wellness Specialis...

Traveling is back! It has been 3 long years since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most traveling. Now as the world is opening up again, it is time to think of where you want to go and how you are going to get there. Join us with guest Tyler Sajacz, a veteran of the travel industry President and CEO of Tours of Distinction as he gives us tips and strategies for traveling well after 60. Whether you...

Learn about this new program offered to all NJ residents over 60 by the NJ Division of Aging Services with Deputy Division Director of the Division of Aging Services, Melissa Chalker, MSW. To support older residents, promote aging well and fight the challenges of social isolation the Division of Aging services has partnered with GetSetUp to provide online programming free to NJ residents. This vir...

Meet author Kathleen Rooney and her amazing 83-year-old character, Lilliam Boxfish.

‘Tis the season. As many of us are busy preparing for Holidays and making important decisions for next year, scammers and fraud schemes are busy trying to take advantage of older adults .  In this episode of Aging Insights, learn how to Stop Senior Fraud with our special guests, Christine Newman, Director of Community Outreach and Volunteer Engagement for AARP New Jersey and Charles Clarkson,...

Over the past 2 years, we have learned and witnessed the importance of mental health and emotional well-being. The generation that is now retired - the “great generation” or the boomers - are often not used to or comfortable talking about mental health. But as we are living longer than ever before, more attention is focused on wellness, resilience and emotional health. Dr. Michelle R. Zechner, Ass...

Physician house calls and home visits are on the rise - along with in home dental services. Join us with guests Dr Evan Rubin, from Visiting Physicians Services and Dr Lindsay Rubin from Dental Home Services to learn about the complete range of services they offer patients in the safety and comfort of their home.  Dr. Evan Rubin is the Medical Director for Visiting Physician Services, part of...

Driving is important and emotional. While families might threaten to take away an older adult's car keys, there are many strategies to help people drive safely as they age. Listen to learn about tools, devices, classes and strategies that enable older adults to maintain their independence while driving safely.

Lifelong learning is more than taking a class or reading a book. Lifelong learning is a guide and a strategy to age well with benefits for the mind, memory, physical health, social well being and builds community. Many studies show the importance and relevance of a quest for learning and curiosity at any age. In this episode of Aging Insights, Executive Director Cathy Rowe visits the OSHER Institu...

Its summer and the arts and cultural scene is back! Learn what is new and renewed in NJ and how our cultural community is open for visitors as well as volunteers. Join NJAAW's Executive Director Cathy Rowe as she talks to Lynne Toye, Executive Director, NJ Arts & Culture Renewal Fund at the Princeton Area Community Foundation and Julia Hain from the South Jersey Cultural Alliance to hear what...

As we celebrate Pride Moth, we celebrate the progress made in recognizing the needs and ensuring the rights of LGBT people. But for many of our older adults, growing up as a gay or trans person was not easy. We have come a long way, but are were finished with the fight for LGBT+ rights? Join host Cathy Rowe and guest Amy Simon, CEO and Managing Partner of LGBT Senior Housing and Care to talk about...

We have all heard that walking is good exercise at any age, but it can have multiple rewards for older adults such as improved cardiovascular health and bone density, lowering blood sugar, and positively impacting mental health.  Meet the Freewalkers who have taken endurance walking to a whole new level as they walk across towns, across bridges, and across the state.   Join Dr Cathy...

April 16 is National Health Care Decisions Day? Have you determined your health care wishes? And have you shared them with those closest to you and your health care practitioners? In this podcast, host Dr. Cathy Rowe is joined by Tracy Grafton, a geriatric social worker and a board member of New Jersey’s Goals of Care Coalition, to discuss how advanced care planning helps your loved ones understan...

How did The Garden State take care of the arts, one of its most prized sectors, during the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020 and the gradual reopening efforts of 2021? In this podcast, Lynne Toye, the inaugural executive director of the NJ Arts and Culture Renewal Fund, joins host Dr. Cathy Rowe to detail what her group experienced in caring for the arts during the COVID years. Toye will also outlin...