The concept of “aging in place” appeals to many people as they strive to maintain their residence and independence despite evolving needs for supportive services during the natural course of aging. However, challenges persist, particularly for older adults residing in publicly subsidized senior housing.
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The last -ism: Age, public health and policy
A frank discussion on public health issues facing older citizens, from sexually transmitted diseases to COVID.
Keeping seniors connected is key to alleviating social isolation
Karen Alexander of NJTIP@Rutgers explains how technology, other solutions can help older adults and those with disabilities
Panel discusses planning, policy challenges for increasingly aging populations
by Cecille de Laurentis MPP/MCRP ’20 A panel of experts hosted by the Bloustein School, the Rutgers School of Social Work, and AARP on “Building Healthy Communities for All Ages in New Jersey” addressed the projected increase in population for older age groups...
NJ catching up on bridge work, but another 200 spans expected to need repairs
The delay in replenishing the state's Transportation Trust Fund for road and bridge repairs could make things worse, said Martin Robins, director emeritus of the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers. Newsworks.org, April 29
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Bloustein DEIB Committee Holiday Toy Drive
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThe Bloustein School Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee invites you to participate in a Holiday Toy Drive benefitting the Harmony Family Success Center. Donate new, unwrapped toys for kids […]
Ph.D. Colloquium: Engaging the Media
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Professor Mark Paul
Bloustein Research Seminar Series: Good Science, Bad Graphs: What to do?
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesPresented by Mi Shih, Ph.D, Bloustein School Associate Professor This venue will enable our faculty to share research, build community, and extend our networks. Pizza will be served. Bloustein faculty, […]
2024 Rutgers Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Virtual Conference
VirtualThe Rutgers Business School, in collaboration with the Bloustein Local Government Research Center, will hold its Annual Governmental Accounting and Auditing Update Conference virtually this year on Thursday, December 5. This conference […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]