Building A Future For All New Jerseyans

Liverpool is not one of the “blue zones” – a term used for regions of the world where people tend to live unusually long lives, such as parts of Sardinia, Okinawa and Ikaria. Healthy life expectancy in Liverpool is only about 56 years. However, overall life expectancy is much higher

The cost of long-term care and senior living in the United States is climbing as workforce constraints, inflation, and supply and construction dynamics put pressure on senior care providers, according to caregiver company A Place for Mom’s latest proprietary data.  The costs in New Jersey are among the highest in

On Wednesday, the Sherrill-Caldwell transition team released its Lowering Housing Costs and Expanding Homeownership Action Team report, which recommends several steps that build on New Jersey’s innovative Mount Laurel policy framework — the state’s constitutional mandate that every community must plan for its fair share of affordable homes. The collaborative

Contrary to what many people believe, depression is not a normal part of aging. Despite often having risk factors for depression — one of which is having a chronic disease — older adults have some of the lowest levels of mental illness relative to all other adults. While depression

More than 63 million Americans provide care for an adult family member, and most of them have regular paid jobs as well, according to AARP, formerly known as American Association of Retired Persons. But caretaking responsibilities can make holding down a full-time job challenging, especially for people caring for

Many older adults have trouble finding someone to drive them home after medical procedures. Over 300,000 people have since seen the post that has garnered over 6,000 saves, reposts and comments. The writer was pointing to what can often be a barrier to health care. What if you have

Should it be legal to market drugs directly to potential patients? This controversy, which has simmered for decades, has begun receiving renewed attention from both the Trump administration and legislators. The question has particular relevance for older adults, who contend with more medical problems than younger people and are

The township is launching the next phase of its Thrive After 55 Senior Needs Assessment, a survey designed to better understand the needs, priorities and experiences of older adults. The survey will seek information from residents 55 and older and their caregivers, including family members, spouses and loved ones. 

The Louis DeMondo Civic Association is excited to bring back free tax preparation services exclusively for Kenilworth veterans and senior citizens for the 2026 tax season. Please see the following message from the association.  “We are delighted to announce our 5th annual Free Tax Preparation event, exclusively for Kenilworth seniors and

The survey seeks feedback in several areas, including: housing and aging in place, transportation and mobility, health and wellness, social connection and community engagement access to information and services. 18 Stones Strategy, an independent research and consulting firm, is conducting the Thrive After 55 Senior Needs Assessment. The survey