Commission on Aging

On June 10, 2018, 67 members of the diocese were honored with the David P. Hegg II Lifetime Achievement Award at the 22nd annual Senior Ministries Evensong, held at St. Peter's Church in Morristown with the Rt. Rev. Mark M. Beckwith, Bishop of Newark, officiating.

How often do we take the time to recognize individuals who have provided years of support to the ministries in our congregations?

In our highly mobile society many of us find ourselves moving a number of times, whether it is local or distant. Once we hit our 60’s and older there are often other moves, for example downsizing our residence, or moving away to a warmer state. All moves mean transitioning from one setting to another. Whatever the transition and reason, there are important things to consider.

During November, Senior Ministries is supporting Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, and offering resources for those who wish to join them.

Living in New Jersey gives us access to a wide array of services for seniors, many of which are not available in other states. The trick is to know how to find them.

This Senior Moments provides some online sites where you can get help on a large number of topics.