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ICHNJ staff saw a great turnout at the Collaborative Support Programs of NJ Fall Fest September 20, 2018 in Wall, NJ.

ICHNJ supported the Alzheimer’s Association in their fight to #ENDALZ at the Seminar by the Shore Conference on Sept. 13, 2018.

ICHNJ staff tabled at Senior Day at the NJ State Fair in Augusta, NJ on August 9, 2018.

ICHNJ/LTCO staff had a delightful time providing valuable information to the residents of Seabrook at the 2018 Health Fair on August 9th.

We had a wonderful time at the ECHO Senior Fair on May 4th celebrating Older American Month. #OAM18

Nikiah Nixon and Kisha Saffron, Tabling at the Long-Term Care Leader Coalition Conference on 10/16/2018

As part of our World Elder Abuse Awareness activities, ICHNJ staff exhibited at the NJ Foundation for Aging 20th Annual conference on June 12, 2018.

The LTCO hosted a Housing Training for Housing Coordinators employed by the Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) participating in the Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program.

'LTCO/ICHNJ celebrated Older American Month in Gloucester County NJ at the Senior Health and Fitness Day on May 15, 2018 at Auletto Caterers in Deptford.

ICHNJ/LTCO provides information to seniors at the Burlington County Sheriff’s Senior Expo in honor of Older Americans on Month May 10, 2018.

ICHNJ patriciates in the Sussex County Annual Older Americans Month Celebration in Branchville, NJ on May 11, 2018.

Nikiah Nixon, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, was at the Cumberland County Senior Fair event on 5/1/2018

Nikiah Nixon, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, was at the NASW CONFERENCE 2018 AC event on 4/29/2018

Nikiah Nixon, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, was at the Willingboro Health care decision day event on 4/19/2018

Nikiah Nixon, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, at the ECHO October fest fair in Trenton on 10/27/2017.

Jen McMahon teaches nursing home activity directors how to better work with nursing home residents who want to move home, including using activities time to search for housing.

Nikiah Nixon, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, at the Wedgwood Nursing home Resident Rights bingo on 6/8/2017

Nikiah Nixon, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, was at the Burlington senior expo event on 5/24/2017

Nikiah Nixon, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, was at the Gloucester County senior fair event 5/16/2017

Outreach Coordinator Nikiah Nixon at the 2016 Elder Fest in Tom’s River.

Spreading the ICH message at Senior Day at the 2016 NJ State Fair.

Outreach Coordinator Nikiah chatting with attendees of the Silverwoods Independent Living Senior Expo on September 29, 2016.

Project Director Terre Lewis chats with visitors to the I Choose Home NJ/OOIE booth at the WXPN XPoNential Festival in Camden on Sunday, July 24, 2016. This year we distributed handheld fans, water bottles, and sunscreen. Great event and great music!

Nikiah Nixon educates attendees of the Black Issues Convention 2015 about the benefits of I Choose Home NJ and its relevance to the Black community in New Jersey.

Lea Hernandez educating healthcare professionals at the 2015 Heart and Lung Healthcare Forum about I Choose Home NJ.

ICHNJ Coordinator Lea Hernandez dropping by to visit Steve Sarton and Donna Collins, who fell in love and moved out together through ICHNJ with Lea’s help. Click on the Success Stories tab above to watch their video.

Jen McMahon with the winner of a Residents Rights Bingo game, which seeks to educate and empower nursing home resident about their rights.

Jen McMahon educates eager nursing students at Berkeley College – Clifton about I Choose Home and nursing home residents’ rights.

Jen McMahon and Employment Peer Mentor Doug Gaffney at the Bergen Senior Picnic.

A great time was had by all participants at this intergenerational activity.

OOIE partnered with local high school students to do Resident Rights Bingo.

This was Youth in Government Day at The Preakness HealthCare Center.

Jennifer Sills (ICHNJ) and Gloria Chambers Benoit, in-home services manager for the Essex County ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Center). We are building strong relationships with the ADRCs throughout NJ to make sure people are aware of community-based service options.

Outreach Coordinator Lea Hernandez at the Gloucester County Health Fair in Deptford, NJ. We want South Jersey residents to know that a nursing home may not be the only option!

Jennifer Sills, educating nursing students at Berkeley College in Dover about the I Choose Home program as it relates to their profession.

Lea Hernandez fields questions from new Elder Ombudsman volunteers during a training session. We want our Ombudsman volunteers spreading the message in nursing homes that "A Nursing Home May Not Be the Only Option.

Lea Hernandez, Outreach and Advocacy Coordinator for I Choose Home NJ, was at the Gloucester County Senior Picnic to spread our message that A Nursing Home May Not Be the Only Option.