September 3, 2023

As you may or may not be aware, Princeton Care Center in Princeton, NJ closed abruptly and seemingly permanently on Friday, September 1. An article describing the immediate circumstances of the closure can be found  here. Dozens of families’ loved ones lived at that building, and found out on just a few hours’ notice that

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June 27, 2023

Setting Up a Special Needs Trust in New Jersey: A Guide for Guardians It is important for guardians of individuals with special needs in New Jersey to understand the value and process of setting up a special needs trust.  In recent years, the Affordable Care Act has provided crucial insurance coverage for individuals with pre-existing conditions,

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April 5, 2021

For Immediate Release ((April 5, 2021)) GOCCNJ, NJAAW, and NJHCQI to Host Free Advance Care Planning Virtual Town Hall in Conjunction with National Healthcare Decisions Day Princeton, NJ, April 5, 2021. Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey (GOCCNJ), New Jersey Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW), and New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute’s (NJHCQI) Conversation of Your Life

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March 13, 2021

New Guidance Should Relax Visitation RestrictionsMarch 23, 2021 UPDATE: Governor Phil Murphy released new instructions regarding visitation in long term care communities. These communities “should allow direct, in-person visits for residents regardless of vaccination status.” This will only apply to counties where the COVID-19 Activity Level Index is rated low to moderate. However, even in counties

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January 19, 2021

145 West Hanover Street | Trenton, NJ 08618 | njaaw.orgContact: Sue Brooks, 609-421-0206 | sbrooks@njaaw.org Elder Law Attorney Carl Archer Joins Board of NJ Advocates for Aging Well Trenton, NJ (January 19, 2021) – Certified Elder Law Attorney Carl Archer, Principal, Archer Law Office, has accepted a position as a Trustee on the Board of NJ

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