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05/29/2026

Fraudulent investment scams are on the rise and the NJ Attorney General and the Bureau of Securities are warning New Jersey residents about these scams that are becoming increasingly common on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. For more information on the specific types of scams, how they work and tips on how to spot and avoid them, click on the link below.

05/22/2026

The McCance Brain Care Score™ is a science-based tool that helps answer an important question: “What can I do to take good care of my brain?”. Your personalized score covers three areas—Physical, Lifestyle, and Social Emotional—and reflects the steps you are already taking to support brain health, such as exercising, sleeping well, staying socially connected, and managing blood pressure. A doctor or nurse can help you improve your score gradually at a pace that works for you. Reaching your best score and maintaining it over time can help you care for your brain as you grow and thrive.

This multi-dimensional care tracker is a tool that empowers our patients to take better care of their own brain health.

05/19/2026

SAGE’s Action Squad is a community of bold individuals who are energized and ready for change. Members of this ever-growing group are notified of breaking news and alerted to pivotal moments when your action is needed the most. To learn more and to take action, click on the link below.

SAGE Advocacy and Policy Action Squad

05/19/2026

Alzheimer's New Jersey is hosting a community education program on May 20 -- the program is "Coping With Caregiver Stress" and focuses on caregiver stress and offers coping strategies so they can become a healthier caregiver. For more information and to register, click on the link below.

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia can be a very overwhelming experience. Often, caregivers neglect their own well-being because they devote so much time to the responsibilities of day-to-day caregiving. This program examines caregiver stress and offers coping s...

05/15/2026

If you provide care for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia, the Community Planning & Advocacy Council is hosting a weekly program for caregivers that will teach stress management techniques & relaxation and coping strategies starting Wednesday May 20. For more information and to register, see the flyer below.

05/15/2026

Aging Life Care is a holistic, client-centered approach to supporting older adults and others with health-related challenges. Growing attention is being paid to the impact the aging population has on communities and resources, and Aging Life Care is central to how these professionals are prepared to help aging adults plan for and face challenges. To read more about Aging Life Care and celebrate this profession with the ALCA, click on the link below.

The Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) – the nonprofit association representing 2,000 leaders in Aging Life Care™ / care management – will celebrate the profession during the month of May.

05/11/2026

AARP offers a Smart Driver Course designed for drivers over 50 years old. This six-hour course is a research-based refresher that teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safer on the road. For more information and a list of locations that are offering this course, click on the link below.

Find the list of New Jersey locations that are offering courses from March through April 2026.

05/07/2026

Are you caring for a loved one with dementia? Alzheimer’s New Jersey is hosting a free event on May 13 in West Orange. This event highlights self-care, relaxation, and connection, and includes wellness workshops, giveaways, and a buffet breakfast and lunch. For more information and to register, click on the link below.

This in-person program is designed to help caregivers identify and implement activities that match the abilities and preferences of a person with dementia. Caregivers will learn how Alzheimer’s disease affects the person’s ability to complete tasks and obtain strategies for how to engage a perso...

05/04/2026

Health issues and major life changes can increase older adults’ risk of depression. However, depression isn’t a normal part of aging – it’s a medical condition that can be treated in order to provide relief from symptoms, so it is important to seek medical attention. For more information and tips on getting treatment, click on the link below.

Learn more about how depression can be different for older adults.