Events

On April 14 we brought together community leaders, age-friendly advocates, and local changemakers for an energizing in-person session focused on the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC)—a statewide community health initiative empowering local leaders to make their communities a better place to live, work, play and age. MWC provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles, and has 400+ participating communities throughout New Jersey. Speakers: Katie Bisaha, Program Officer at the New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute Genaya Palmer, MA, LPC, Director, Suicide Prevention Services,  Mental Health Association Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris Inc, Shannon Lyons, MS, Age-Friendly Grants Program Alyssa DeSantis, Princeton Health Department   See the presenters' slides: Katie Bisaha: Age Friendly Presentation Alyssa DeSantis: Healthy Aging MWC - Princeton - Alyssa DeSantis Shannon Lyons: Mayors wellness campaign AFNJ 4-14-26 Genaya Palmer: Wellness In Action - The Collaborative Efforts of West Orange Senior Services & The Mental Health Association            

One of the more pressing problems for older adults and others is not knowing where to go for the help they need. Many turn to their health care providers or to town officials, who also may not be aware of the many programs, benefits and resources available to their residents. Let's Fill the Knowledge Gap! The meeting will open with brief presentations by providers of services about the programs and services they offer. This will be followed by networking and exchanging contact information and resources. WHO should attend -- to share info? Bergen County-area organizations and agencies that provide direct care and services, transportation, housing supports, social programs or other supports to older adults and individuals with disabilities Email janet.sharma.44@gmail.com if you wish to briefly present your organization. WHO should attend -- to listen, learn and ask questions? Service providers, social workers, senior center directors, health care/public health providers, discharge planners, librarians, recreation department leaders, municipal clerks and other town leaders who serve as “navigators” to their local residents. Please join us for this exciting, interactive program! Register here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/ecuahac?source_id=8c9c8ed4-64d1-49e6-bf98-65893c95657f&source_type=em&c=iNN5W6CHcwYXa3UDsG2aUnJcUE9692X-xX4XcrHoQZBKxY5jTYvX0Q==