What makes a community friendly for older New Jerseyans is what makes a community friendly for everyone! Great Homes and Neighborhoods for All (GHNA) is a statewide, pro-housing initiative tackling New Jersey’s housing and neighborhood challenges by examining the zoning and land use barriers standing in the way of progress. Organized around the concept that everyone in New Jersey deserves an affordable place to live - in a safe, vibrant community, GHNA includes advocates for smart growth and housing justice, for-profit and nonprofit developers, community development leaders, academics, local pro-housing campaign representatives, and land use planners. Join to learn more about the priorities of GHNA and how you can get involved! See the recording here: https://youtu.be/yjMEURN-vOE  

Sara Gorman, PhD, MPH, Program Director at the Alzheimer's Association Greater New Jersey Chapter, will discuss some of the programs and resources the chapter has to offer, including  the Association's wide range of educational programs for the general public on the signs of Alzheimer's and the nature of the disease, caregiver training, including how to respond to and manage dementia-related behaviors, how to communicate effectively, how to support independence for those who struggle with activities of daily living, how to plan for the future (financially and otherwise), and other related topics. Learn about the ways the Association can support you and your work to ensure better aging across the state. We will also hear about Bergen County's dementia-friendly work and how it fits into their larger age-friendly efforts. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Xgcx6gpeR9uOGHIeBlScDA

Libraries are trusted, familiar spaces that offer invaluable resources—serving as gateways to lifelong learning, civic engagement, and social connection. The 2024 NJAAW Survey of Older Adults reinforced this, finding that older adults are more likely to visit, trust, and engage with their local library than with senior centers or other organizations. Leonia Public Library, under the leadership of Director Michelle Malone, already exemplifies this through robust programs for older adults, and we are thrilled they will be hosting the September meeting.   Join us to learn how we can expand partnerships and collaborations with public libraries across New Jersey to amplify their role in the age-friendly movement. Please register here:  https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/b03174ca-ab50-4e27-9401-f91183c305b4