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To submit a nomination for Senior of the Month use this form.
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Westwood for All Ages on WCTV!
Attend our FREE CarFit clinic, where trained technicians and an occupational therapist can help you find your ideal vehicle “fit” for maximum comfort and safety.
It takes only about 20 minutes.
CarFit is a FREE educational program that offers older adults the opportunity to check how well their personal vehicles "fit" them.
The program is designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions
they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility.
A proper fit in one's personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver's safety but also the safety of others.
Where:
Westwood House
100 Madison Ave, Westwood
When:
By appointment only
June 8th 10am-12pm
To make an appointment email us at ww4allages@gmail.com
The program is designed to help older drivers find out how well they currently fit their personal vehicle, to highlight actions
they can take to improve their fit, and to promote conversations about driver safety and community mobility.
A proper fit in one's personal vehicle can greatly increase not only the driver's safety but also the safety of others.
Where:
Westwood House
100 Madison Ave, Westwood
When:
By appointment only
June 8th 10am-12pm
To make an appointment email us at ww4allages@gmail.com
Photos from the 2nd Annual Senior Birthday Recognition Event!
2nd Annual Senior Birthday Celebration!
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The Westwood Library and
Westwood For All Ages invite you to our second Senior Birthday Party. All are welcome to attend and those turning milestone 80, 90, or 100 in 2018 will receive special recognition. The event will include cake, live music, guest speakers, and more. For more information visit the Westwood Public Library. Westwood Public Library Sunday, April 15th 2018 2-4pm Please call to RSVP (201)664-0583 |
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Pedestrian & Driver Safety Workshops
Westwood for All Ages invites you to join us for a Pedestrian & Driver Safety workshop conducted by the Westwood Police Department's Pedestrian Safety Task Force. Information from AAA and EZ Ride will also be presented.
Monday, March 19th at 1pm at the Westwood Library, 49 Park Avenue, Westwood
Thursday, March 29th at 1pm at the Riley Center - 100 Madison Avenue, Westwood
Monday, March 19th at 1pm at the Westwood Library, 49 Park Avenue, Westwood
Thursday, March 29th at 1pm at the Riley Center - 100 Madison Avenue, Westwood
Pascack Valley 6 Week Wellness Challenge
Hackensack Meridian Health at Pascack Valley in partnership with the Westwood Mayor’s Wellness Campaign will be kicking off a 6 Week Wellness Challenge on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Westwood Community Center. Registration is free and open to anyone who wishes to participate.
Registrants will receive information on a variety of wellness related topics in the form of classes, workshops and events that will take place throughout the 6 weeks and at various locations. The first 100 people to register in person will also receive a free initial blood panel screening by HUMCPV.
In addition to the registration, various health and wellness vendors will be on-hand with educational materials and offering discounts on wellness related goods and services that can be redeemed during the challenge.
Participants who register for the 6 week challenge will also be able to sign up for a variety of educational sessions including nutrition, healthy habits, exercise, meditation, cooking demonstrations, and much more.
For a detailed listing of events that will be offered through the Westwood Mayor’s Wellness Campaign for the challenge, go to their website at westwoodmayorswellness.org and click on Events.
Registrants will receive information on a variety of wellness related topics in the form of classes, workshops and events that will take place throughout the 6 weeks and at various locations. The first 100 people to register in person will also receive a free initial blood panel screening by HUMCPV.
In addition to the registration, various health and wellness vendors will be on-hand with educational materials and offering discounts on wellness related goods and services that can be redeemed during the challenge.
Participants who register for the 6 week challenge will also be able to sign up for a variety of educational sessions including nutrition, healthy habits, exercise, meditation, cooking demonstrations, and much more.
For a detailed listing of events that will be offered through the Westwood Mayor’s Wellness Campaign for the challenge, go to their website at westwoodmayorswellness.org and click on Events.
Fall Prevent Workshop "Standing Tall Against Falls"
On Friday, January 19, 2018, Westwood for All Ages hosted a Fall Prevention Workshop - “Standing Tall Against Falls.” The information shared during this well attended workshop was developed by the New Jersey Geriatric Education Center, the New Jersey Institute for Successful Aging, and the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Participants completed Home Safety Checklists in order to assess fall risk factors in their homes. Items on the checklist included:
· Is your bed close to the floor so you can easily get in or out of bed?
· Do you have grab bars in your shower or near your toilet?
· Is there sufficient lighting throughout your house?
· Are there secure handrails on all steps?
· Is your carpet secure?
Participants were also taught what to do in the event of a fall. Recommendations included:
· Do not stand up right away
· Remain calm and still
· Take a few deep breaths
· Use a chair to steady yourself and rise up enough to sit on the chair and rest
· If you are hurt and cannot get up, call for help
· If alone, stay where you are and try to get comfortable while you wait for help to arrive.
Participants were also encouraged to always keep a cell phone or portable phone on hand when walking around their homes, and to arrange for a friend of family member to call at a specific time each day.
Most importantly, participants were urged to let their doctor know how they fell, even if they were not hurt.
Westwood for All Ages looks forward to providing more workshops throughout the year, and welcomes feedback from participants.
Westwood for All Ages is planning a second Fall Prevention Workshop. Check back for date and time.
Participants completed Home Safety Checklists in order to assess fall risk factors in their homes. Items on the checklist included:
· Is your bed close to the floor so you can easily get in or out of bed?
· Do you have grab bars in your shower or near your toilet?
· Is there sufficient lighting throughout your house?
· Are there secure handrails on all steps?
· Is your carpet secure?
Participants were also taught what to do in the event of a fall. Recommendations included:
· Do not stand up right away
· Remain calm and still
· Take a few deep breaths
· Use a chair to steady yourself and rise up enough to sit on the chair and rest
· If you are hurt and cannot get up, call for help
· If alone, stay where you are and try to get comfortable while you wait for help to arrive.
Participants were also encouraged to always keep a cell phone or portable phone on hand when walking around their homes, and to arrange for a friend of family member to call at a specific time each day.
Most importantly, participants were urged to let their doctor know how they fell, even if they were not hurt.
Westwood for All Ages looks forward to providing more workshops throughout the year, and welcomes feedback from participants.
Westwood for All Ages is planning a second Fall Prevention Workshop. Check back for date and time.
All Ages Community Resource Center Launched at Library
On October 25, 2017 Mayor John Birkner officially anounced the launch of a new community resource center in the Westwood Public Library providing residents of all ages, but particularly older adults, with materials that will help them access a variety of resources in the areas of health and wellness, transportation, legal aid, housing and more. The center will be staffed for a few hours each week with volunteer Westwood for All Ages Docents who will help older residents utilize this space effectively and share timely and relevant information in the above areas.
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Open Enrollment for 2018 Coverage through Medicare & the Marketplace - click here
Westwood for All Ages included in New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute Paper
We are excited to have been included in a New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute paper about Aging and Wellness. You can read the full paper here.