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Adult Day Care is available at Senior Care and Activities Center
110 Greenwood Avenue - Montclair, New Jersey 07042
973-783-5589
Senior Care is a licensed nonprofit adult day health program providing exceptional care to the frail elderly of Essex and Passaic Counties since 1978. Our expanded services in our new beautiful and secure facility include: health monitoring by RN's, transportation, nutritious meals, spacious rooms for therapeutic activities and positive social interaction; a beauty salon, an enclosed out door courtyard, a wandering security system, access to speech, physical and occupational therapies.
www.seniorcarecenter.org

Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA's) are local government agencies that provide information and resources to seniors and their families. These agencies offer a variety of information on community services, advocacy issues, and provide ombudsman service programs. Get to know how these organizations can help.
Essex County Division on Aging - 973-395-8375
Hudson County Office on Aging - 201-271-4322
Union County Division on Aging - 908-527-4870

Benefits CheckUp
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify Federal and state programs that may improve the quality of their lives. It takes 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org

Cable Television Discount
The cable television companies sometimes offer a discount rate for cable television reception to senior citizens age 62+ or disabled individuals meeting income and residency eligibility requirements of the PAAD program. This program only applies if there is no more than one non-senior citizen-disabled person in the household. For more information contact the New Jersey board of Public Utilities at 800-624-0331.

Clam & Oyster Digging
New Jersey residents age 62 or older desiring to dig for clams or oysters may obtain a license for only a $2.00 processing fee. To apply for a license, contact the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife, Marine Fisheries Administration - 609-984-5545.

Direct Deposit - A Safer, Easier Way to Get Your Benefits
800-333-1795
Direct deposit is the best way to get your Social Security or SSI payment. It is safer and easier than a check, because your money goes straight to your account on your payment day. Now, signing up is easier than ever. Call Go Direct or visit the website today!
www.GoDirect.org

Elderhostel - Adventures in Lifelong Learning
What is Elderhostel? Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization that provides learning adventures to nearly 250,000 older adults e4ach year. They offer over 10,000 programs in more than 100 countries. The philosophy is that learning is a lifelong pursuit that opens minds and enriches lives. Call 877-426-8056 and visit our website.
www.ElderHostel.com

Emergency Response Systems
Personal emergency response systems provide security to seniors by connecting them at any time to those who can assist them. Systems include personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing a button. Visit our online database to find sources for Emergency Response Systems.
Search Health at Home - Emergency Response Systems

Financial Assistance, Food Resources & More
In our database we list Financial Assistance resources we maintain a list of Food Resources, Energy Resources and programs providing Financial Assistance. Use the link to visit the web page. Also remember that the local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is a good resource for assistance.
Search Community Resources - Financial Assistance

Fishing in NJ is Free to NJ Residents that ate 70 and over
609-984-5546
New Jersey residents of at least six months, ages 65 though 69, may obtain a fishing license at a reduced fee. If blind, there is no charge for a fishing license to New Jersey residents. For residents over the age of 70 no license or trout stamps are required. A driver's license or other acceptable proof of age containing date of birth and physical description will function as the actual fishing license for those 70 or over. To apply for a license, contact the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife.

Hospice Services
Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psychosocial care at home or in a healthcare facility. Aside from patient assistance services can include clinical care with expertise in pain control, symptom management, grief and loss counseling and other support services. Visit your online resource and learn more about Hospice Care.
Search Health Services - Hospice

Host a New York City Child
Create Summer Memories - Share the beauty of the Northern New Jersey community with others less fortunate: Volunteer for The Fresh Air Fund and host an inner-city child. This summer, join thousands of volunteer host families in 13 Northeastern states and Canada as they open their hearts and homes to New York City children from low-income communities through The Fund's Friendly Town program. The Friendly Town program allows youngsters from New York City to experience simple summer pleasures like skipping rocks across a lake, smelling newly cut grass and making new suburban and country friends. A Fresh Air summer vacation can open a child's eyes to the world outside of New York City. For more information, contact Patricia Titone at (973) 292-1091 or The Fresh Air Fund at 800-367-0003. Visit The Fund's Web site at www.freshair.org.

Jersey City Free Public Library
Have you been to your local library lately? If you have not you are in for a pleasant surprise in Jersey City. The Jersey City Free Public Library system offers a variety of senior programs including musicals, movies, and classes in personal computing. The main library is also a great place research ancestors who passed through Ellis Island. Also for history buffs, the Reference Department has microfilm of The Jersey Journal from 1868 and The New York times from 1850. There are 11 branch libraries - five regional and six neighborhood along with the bookmobile. Call 201-547-4579 and visit the library website.
www.Jclibrary.org

Medicare & You Handbook
A good reference source for Medicare information is the Medicare & You Handbook. If you need a copy, you can call the Medicare toll free number at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY 1-800-486-2048). You can also find a copy of this handbook at CMS' website at www.medicare.gov.

Senior Citizen Pass
800-843-6420
New Jersey Residents age 62 or older are entitled to a Senior Citizen Pass which allows the holder free entry and free parking at any park, forest or historic site administered by the Division of Parks & Forestry. This pass does not include overnight camping or other fees within the facilities. Application for the pass should be made to Administrative Services, Division of Parks & Forestry, NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

Sign up for the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
800-633-4227
You can join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan in the following ways: By paper application: Contact the company offering the drug plan you choose and ask for an application. Once you fill out the form, mail or fax it back to the company. On the plan's website: Visit the drug plan company's website. You may be able to join online. On the www.medicare.gov website: You will also be able to join a drug plan at the Medicare website by using Medicare's online enrollment center. By Phone: You can join a drug plan by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and talking to a Medicare customer service representative. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
www.medicare.gov

What is Respite Care?
Respite care is a period of rest or relief for those who give constant care and attention to someone. Home health agencies provide this service in your residence and several senior housing facilities also provide respite care. Use our database and search on Respite Care to find providers.
Search Health Services - Respite Care

"Winter-nest" Assisted Living For Snowbirds
For many years Snowbirds have headed to Florida for warm winter vacations but as we age some of our abilities change. Up north at their summer homes, family is there to help and now Snowbird Assisted Living is there for the winter season in sunny St. Cloud Florida. Please call Noreen Jorgensen at her Snowbird Assisted Living "Winter-nest" at 518-883-4611.
www.snowbirdswinternest.com

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