by bandt27 | Sep 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
A magazine cover features a lampooning cartoon of older politicians using walkers. A comedian makes demeaning jokes about a mature Hollywood actress. An advertisement promises the many “anti-aging” benefits of a face cream. These are examples of ageism that are more...
by bandt27 | Jul 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Jobs that Care.” “Make a Difference.” Those are the headlines emblazoned on social media posts, radio ads and the sides of New Jersey buses, as part of a new marketing campaign highlighting the emotional rewards of working in what’s known as the “direct-care...
by bandt27 | Jun 5, 2024 | Age Friendly Success Stories, Uncategorized
New Jersey’s decade-old age-friendly movement is gaining new momentum as the state commits $5.5 million to a new grant program aimed at encouraging more Garden State communities to join in the effort. The new grant program was announced in concert with the official...
by bandt27 | May 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Creating environments for healthy aging is the bedrock of age-friendly community work. It’s not surprising, therefore, that efforts to strengthen New Jersey’s public health system intersect in many ways with efforts to seed and sustain age-friendly community...
by bandt27 | Apr 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Hub for Aging Collaboration at the Rutgers University School of Social Work hosted the inaugural InnovAGING NJ 2024 Summit on March 22, 2024. This free virtual event served as a showcase of innovative programs, practices, and partnerships changing norms for aging...
