• Thoughtfully designed communities in scenic Hudson Valley settings
Assisted Living | Memory Care 582 Memorial Drive Pearl River, NY 10965 845-735-6846
*Assisted Living 168 Schoolhouse Road Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977 845-620-0606 50+ Senior Living | *Assisted Living 40 Hospital Road Tuxedo, NY 10987 845-351-0000
Medicaid
*Assisted Living 70 Fulton Street Middletown, NY 10940 845-341-1888
Fostering Healing and Wellness in Your Community
Since 1911, it has been our mission to offer a listening ear, a helpful hand, and steady, supportive guidance throughout your wellness journey. Through our comprehensive continuum of mental health services, communities for older adults, and rehabilitation, we work diligently to foster physical health and also nourish the spirit. For more information on how we can help you, please call (201) 848-5200 or visit ChristianHealthNJ.org.
Brian Eckert Publisher
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The Seniors Blue Book
39 Valley Forge Dr. Whippany, NJ 07981 973-560-0064 973-560-0098 fax
E-mail: beeckert@optonline.net
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Additional copies of this Directory are available FREE at most of the gathering places for seniors, many of which are featured in the Seniors BLUE BOOK . Give us a call at (973) 560-0064 and we will direct you to the location nearest you. Copies are available by mail for $2 shipping and handling. The contents of this book may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of the publisher. Every effort has been made to include accurate data, however, the publisher cannot be held liable for material content or errors. Copyright 2025 by Seniors Resource Guide of New Jersey.
Dear Valued Readers,
Welcome to the 41st edition of the Seniors Blue Book. With each passing edition the Seniors Blue Book continues to grow in size, accessibility, and information. I want to offer you my heart felt thanks for continuing to turn to and trust the Seniors Blue Book as your primary go to source for anything and everything that is related to seniors, caregivers and their well being.
It is our mission to provide you with all possible options and opportunities that are available in an easy to read format. The guide is broken down into three main sections; Community Resources and Services, Home Health Care & Non-Medical Home Care Agencies and Senior Housing. We include definitions of these services and indicate which companies offer these in the appropriate Home Health and Housing Grids.
We continue to offer the Solutions for Seniors resource help line at 973-560-0064 for those that need help navigating the information within our publication and website and to offer FREE assistance to those that wish to ask for our information assistance.
SeniorsBlueBook.com is our dynamic website that will not only offer all of the information listed in the Seniors Blue Book, but empower the viewer to find local events and activities and post their own events and activities. The community calendars will be interactive and I am expecting avid participation from both seniors and their providers. SeniorsBlueBook.com will also be offering senior professionals their own senior calendar for networking opportunities, promotion of their own events and job opportunities. The community calendars are only a smidgen of the new information that will be available on SeniorsBlueBook.com. Please log on and check it out for yourself. I promise that you will bookmark SeniorsBlueBook.com and come back again and again. Thank you for your continued support and give me a call or an e-mail if you have any suggestions or comments that will further enhance the Seniors Blue Book.
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ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS
Back Home Safely (ad on page 45) ................................................................ 973 219-4147
North Jersey Home Maintenance Group (www.njhmg.com) (ad on page 9) .......................... 201 638-4410
ADULT DAY SERVICES
Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone (i.e. dementia or physical limitations). The programs provide purpose and stimulation. Most facilities place participants into groups with specific limitations. For more information call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064.
OUR PREFERRED ADULT DAY SERVICE PROVIDER
Kaplen Adult Reach Center (ad on page 9) 411 E Clinton Ave, Tenafly .................................... 201 569-7900 x439
BERGEN COUNTY
B ergen Family Ctr ADC Program, 44 Armory St, Englewood.. 201 568-0817
Broadway Adult Day Care, 24-20 Broadway, Fairlawn ............... 201 797-1177
CareWay Medical Adult Day Care, 511 Mola Blvd, Elmwood Pk .... 201 773-0779
Golden Adult Day Care Center, 53-57 W Fort Lee Rd, Bogota ....... 201 457-1007 Holy Name Medical Center Adult Day
833-3757 Kaplen Adult Reach Center (ad on page 9)
Long Life Adult Day Care Center 596 Anderson Av, S 110, Cliffside Park........................................... 201 943-7111
Magnolia Adult Day Care 2300 3rd St, Fort Lee ................................................................... 201 482-4500
New Life Adult Medical Day Care, 340 Evelyn St, Paramus ... 201 265-0606
Northern Valley Adult Day, 2 Park Ave, Dumont ......... 201 385-4400 x3084
Senior Connections, 164 Franklin Tpk, Waldwick .................... 201 857-3558
Senior Social Club at Allendale Community for Senior Living ...................................................................... 201 903-9854
Sunshine Adult Day Care Home 16 N Washington Av, Bergenfield................................................ 201 387-8500
Valley Brook Ctr (South Bergen Mental Health Ctr, Inc)
516 Valley Brook Ave, Lyndhurst ...........................................201 935-3322
A Plus Adult Medical Day Care, 575 18th St, East Paterson .... 973 977-9100 Caring of Prospect Park, 262 N 10th St, Prospect Park .......... 973 904-9042 Buckingham Adult Medical Day Ctr 316 N 6th St, Prospect Pk.......................................................... 973 904-3875
Passaic Cty Adult Day Care, 930 Riverview Dr, S-200, Totowa.... 973 569-4080
Paterson Adult Day Center, 163 Rosa Parks Blvd, Paterson ....... 973 345-5853 1006 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne ............................................. 973 696-9030 Second Home Adult Medical Day Care 100 Hamilton Plaza, 1st Flr, Paterson ................................... 973 523-3179
Second Home Adult Medical Day Care, 63 Grove St, Passaic .. 973 779-4228
Senior Care of Totowa, 120 Commerce Way, Totowa ..............973 890-5888 Shepherd’s Haven Social Adult Day Center 420 Ramapo Ave, Pompton Lakes ........................................ 973 835-4747 Sweet Home Adult Med Day Care, 45 E Madison Ave, Clifton .....973 478-4200
Did you know someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds?
With over 500,000 New Jersey residents living with Alzheimer’s we want you to know the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.
We provide the following Programs and Services to help.
Your support of these Signature Events enable us to provide our Programs and Services to families and communities of care throughout New Jersey.
The Greater New Jersey Chapter Headquarters is located in Florham Park. To learn more about becoming a volunteer or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit alz.org/nj.
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND DEMENTIA SPECIALIZATION
AQUATIC THERAPY
ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESS continued
BUSINESS GROWTH SUPPORT
CARE MANAGEMENT
Care management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in-home care, or other services based on needs assessment and an individualized care plan.
Christian Health (ad on page 3) 301 Sicomac Ave, Wyckoff ............................................... 201 848-5200 Heightened Independence & Progress
Jewish Family Service, 1485 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck ................... 201 837-9090
PASSAIC COUNTY
Jewish Family & Children Services of NJ 1 Pike Dr, Wayne ................................................................... 973 595-0111
Passaic County Division of Senior Services 930 River view Dr, Ste 200, Totowa .................................... 973 569-4060
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
DENTAL HOME SERVICES
DENTAL RESOURCES
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Daytime college-level classes for seniors in Bergen County. Courses, seminars and lectures in a wide range of topics such as politics, economics, literature, music, history, health and science.
ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION
Protection Information ................................................ 800 773-1366
Jersey Foundation for Aging ........................................ 609 421-0206
of the Ombudsman (Long Term Care) ........................ 609 943-4026
ELDER LAW
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Helmy Law Group
(ad on Inside Front Cover)
66 S Maple Ave, Ridgewood ........................................... 201 447-2800
A Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) is an electronic device designed to let you summon help in an emergency. A PERS has three components: a small radio transmitter (a help button carried or worn by the user); a console connected to the user’s telephone; and an emergency response center that monitors calls. When emergency help (medical, fire, or police) is needed, the PERS user presses the transmitter’s help button. It sends a radio signal to the console. The console automatically dials an emergency response center where the caller is identified. The center will try to determine the nature of the emergency. If the center cannot contact you or determine whether an emergency exists, it will alert emergency service providers to go to your home.
Alzheimer’s Association (ad on page 10) – Greater New Jersey Chapter ........................... 800 272-3900 American Red Cross Lifeline ......................................... 800 327-9111 x232
Lifeline at Hackensack University Medical Center ............... 201 996-2050
EMERGENCY ROOMS
BERGEN COUNTY
Emergency Dept at Holy Name Medical Center 718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck ....................................................... 201 833-3210
Emergency Center at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center 230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus ......................................... 201 967-4000
Paterson Ave, Ste 4, Little Falls ................................. 973 576-5251
GUARDIANSHIPS AND CONSERVATORSHIPS
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HEALTH CLUB
HEALTH INSURANCE
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Helpline - Better Hearing Institute .......................... 800 327-9355
Hearing Society ............................................... 800 521-5247 Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Dept of Speech (Asphasia and other disorders) ............................................ 201 368-6000
New Jersey Association of Deaf-Blind ....................................732 805-1912 NJ Hearing Aid Project ........................................................ 609 588-2648
Parkinson’s Voice Training Program at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation .................................. 201 368-6000
HOME MAINTENANCE
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Connecting compassionate, quality care to our communities
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070-bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. The Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in NJ and the fourth-largest publiclyowned hospital in the nation.
Bergen New Bridge, a not-forprofit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute and ambulatory care from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and community physicians, mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and long-term care to the greater Bergen County community.
hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography), and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. The Medical Center is a Veterans Community Care Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans and is a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).
The Medical Center, including its Long-Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and is in network with all major New Jersey commercial insurance plans covering 99.89% of NJ residents. The Medical Center is a full-service
Long Term Care at Bergen New Bridge
Families trust Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to provide comprehensive, high-quality long term care services for their loved ones.
As a full service, accredited medical center, Bergen New Bridge provides a scope of services far exceeding those offered in a standard nursing home environment. Highly-trained, skilled staff provide nursing care focused on individual resident needs 24hours per day, 365 days per year, as well as access to onsite, specialized physicians. Comprehensive medical or mental health care is always only an elevator ride away.
Specialty services include:
n Rehabilitation services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy
n In-house advanced respiratory therapy and care services
n 12-bed ventilator unit
n Post-Surgical care
n Tracheostomy care
n Professional dietitians and chefs
n Hospice Care ser vices
n Intravenous therapies, gastrostomy tube feeding,
n A comprehensive wound care program
n Respite program
n Secure Alzheimer/dementia units
n Multi-faith pastoral care provided at bedside and in our interfaith chapel
n An onsite personal care salon with ser vices offered in the salon
n Diversified recreational therapy activities
n On site Greenhouse/Horticultural Therapy program
n Library
n Game room
n Kosher meals provided upon request
n Dedicated cultural programs meeting the needs of the diverse communities served
The Bergen New Bridge LTC Admissions team helps families navigate the Medicaid process and are available to explain Medicare and other insurance coverage.
For more information, or to schedule a tour, call 201-967-4073 or visit newbridgeheaIth.org.
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Phone Numbers:
Ambulatory Care Center Appointments 201-225-7130
Access Center for Mental Health and Substance Use 800-730-2762
Long Term Care Admissions 201-967-4073
Volunteer Program 201-967-4615
HOSPITALS continuedfrom page 32
Holy Name Medical Center, 718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck..............201 833-3000
DIAL - Center for Independent Living, is part of a statewide network of nonresidential centers designed and operated to provide services to individuals with significant disabilities. Services include: Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, and Recreation Services. The agency has 34 year history of serving consumers living with disabilities that reside in Passaic and Essex Counties.
JOB PREPARATION
Workforce Development Board of Passaic County (ad on page 59) ................................ 973 569-4020
LIBRARIES
BERGEN COUNTY
B ergenfield Public Libr, 50 W Clinton St, Bergenfield ............ 201 387-4040
B ogota Public Library, 375 Larch Ave, Bogota .......................... 201 488-7185
Wayne Public Library, 461 Valley Rd, Wayne ........................... 973 694-4272
West Milford Township Libr, 1490 Union Valley Rd .............. 973 728-2820
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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Housing and Resources for Aging Well
Haven: A Safe Space for Women
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately half of all women will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime.
Christian Health is addressing this growing need for specialized services for women who have experienced trauma with Haven at Ramapo Ridge. Haven at Ramapo Ridge provides compassionate inpatient traumainformed care and services in a safe and secure wing for women only in our Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital in Wyckoff, New Jersey. The program is the first of its kind in Bergen County and the only inpatient women’s program in New Jersey.
True Trauma-Informed Care
Haven provides therapeutic, healing treatment for women who have experienced various not types of trauma, such as violence, abuse, neglect, tours of duty, grief and loss, chronic loneliness, illness, fetal loss, postpartum depression, infertility, community disasters, and other emotionally harmful experiences.
The program’s team members, including nurses and nursing assistants, social workers, and those providing therapeutic activities, have been thoroughly trained in women’s trauma and trauma-informed care to effectively address these unique issues with kindness, compassion, and understanding.
At Haven, women have personalized care plans that address their
individual struggles and experiences. Because Haven is a safe space separate from the general population, we provide women with privacy, a sense of security and stability away from triggers, and a peaceful environment for small-group therapy sessions.
A Path to Healing
Through our specialized therapy and personalized care plans, women are able to explore their past and the emotional and physical impact caused by their traumatic experiences. For the first time in their lives, many of these women are finally able to process and express their feelings effectively, helping them to begin their path to healing. At Haven, women are more than their trauma.
Learn More About Haven at Ramapo Ridge
If you think Haven might be right for you, please call us at (201) 848-5500 or visit
ChristianHealthNJ.info/Haven to
MOBILITY EQUIPMENT
Mobility Equipment dealers specialize in serving the mobility needs of the elderly and physically challenged. This includes stairlifts and wheelchair lifts, ramps, elevators, walk-in tubs as well as customized equipment like wheelchair vans and reduced effort driving controls. For more information call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064.
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
REHABILITATION FACILITIES
New State of the Art Outpatient Rehab Center
Our new, progressive outpatient center offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy. We specialize in the treatment of orthopedic injuries, neurological conditions, balance and fall prevention, range of motion, post-surgery rehabilitation, and more.
• 1500 sq ft, temperature controlled, warm water hydrotherapy pool
• Hydroworx® individual therapy pools with built-in treadmills
• Advanced strength and conditioning equipment
• One-to-one, personalized treatment For more information, call 551-444-3125 or email rehab@jewishhomefamily.org
and Medicare
SENIOR CENTERS
BERGEN COUNTY
55 Kip Center, 55 Kip Ave, Rutherford .................................... 201 460-1600
Arosa (ad on page 75) .............................................................. 201 883-1200
Living Locators of Essex County and Northwest NJ (Serving Passaic County) (ad on page 13) ............................................................... 973 413-1158
SENIOR LIVING GUIDANCE
(ad on page 75) ..............................................................
Living L ocators ........................................................
883-1200
345-5006 Assisted Living Locators of Essex County and Northwest NJ (Serving Passaic County) (ad on page 13) ............................................................... 973 413-1158 Care Patrol – Jennifer Carter .................................................. 845 549-4531 Senior Care Authority ............................................................. 201 564-7997
Senior Care Consultation of NJ – Jim Tretola ......................... 908 377-7702
SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES
CENTERS continued (continued on next page)
SENIOR ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES
Housing and Resources for Aging Well
SENIOR
BERGEN COUNTY
Bergen Cty Dept of Health Svcs, 327 Ridgewood Ave, Paramus . 201 634-2600
Bergen Cty Div of Sr Svcs, One Bergen Cty Plaza, Hackensack .. 201 336-7400 – Reverse Mortgage Counseling ........................................ 201 336-7569
B ergen County Housing Coalition ......................................... 201 488-5100
Valley Health Prime Time Sr Membership Program 15 Essex Rd, Paramus ........................................................... 201 291-6467
PASSAIC COUNTY
Consumer Protection, 1310 Rd 23N, Wayne ............................ 973 305-5881 United Way Helpline (Passaic) ............................................. 973 279-8900
Woman’s Rights Info Ctr (Shared Housing) 108 W Palisade Ave, Englewood .......................................... 201 568-1166
YM-YWHA of NJ (Senior Social Club) 1 Pike Dr, Wayne ......................................................... 973 595-0100 x236
SENIOR
REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST Tanya Bressel – EXP Realty (ad on page 47) ................................................................ 973 777-4228 SENIORS AT
North Jersey Home Maintenance Group (www.njhmg.com) (ad on page 11) .......................... 201 638-4410
SOCIAL SECURITY
SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS
SUPPORT SERVICES
AARP Support Group ............................................................ 866 542-8165
Act Now Foundation’s Dementia Resource Center (ad on page 13)
400 38th St , S-402, Union City ..................................... 201 721-6721
Alzheimer’s Association (ad on page 10) – Greater New Jersey
American Red Cross, 165 5th Ave, Paterson ............................. 973 653-9631 Saint Mary’s Hosp Physician Referral, 350 Boulevard, Passaic..... 973 365-4410
St Joseph’s Regional Medical Center 703 Main St , Paterson ........................................................ 973 754-2000
St Joseph’s Wayne Hospital, 224 Hamburg Tpk, Wayne ........ 973 942-6900 – The John Victor Machuga Diabetes Center ..................... 973 720-6733 – The Vial of Life Emergency Information Kit .................... 973 956-3753
THRESHOLD RAMPS
Safely (ad on page 45) ................................................................ 973 219-4147
TRANSPORTATION
Access Link ............................................................................. 800 955-2321
B ergen Cty Division of Senior Services
1 B ergen County Plaza, Hackensack ..................................... 201 336-7400
Bergen Cty Community Transportation, 178 Essex St, Lodi......... 201 368-5955
New Jersey Transit Access Link, One Penn Plaza, Newark ....... 800 955-2321
New Jersey Transit General Information Line ....................... 973 491-7000 Passaic Cty Div of Sr Svcs, 930 Riverview Dr, Totowa ............ 973 569-4060
Sr Discount Reduced Fare for NJ Transit Bus & Rail ............. 201 336-7400
Zoom Rides for Seniors (Personal Door to Door Service) ......... 201 694-0405
TRUST AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
PLATFORM LIFTS
VISION RESOURCES
SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS
DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.
ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.
HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.
HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.
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SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.
MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.
PRIVATE DUTY PERSONAL CARE – Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.
PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.
SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.
THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT, RT) –
Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing. Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.
Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function.
HOME HEALTH AGENCIES – SKILLED CARE
Providing health care professionals to an individual in a variety of settings. Most agencies have a registered nurse to do an appraisal to determine a patient’s needs. Some agencies are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Home Care. Agencies offer a different menu of services and accept pay methods including Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, and Private Payment. For more information, consult our Home Health Care Comparison grid or call the Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064.
OUR PREFERRED SKILLED CARE AGENCIES
SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS
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Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.
TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
WOUND CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds.~
NON-MEDICAL CARE AGENCIES
Some of the services that non-medical agencies provide clients include: assistance with everyday activities called Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) which are required to manage one’s physical needs, including personal hygiene and grooming, dressing, eating, and moving around. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are also provided by these agencies such as: laundry management, medication reminders, meal preparation and helping with errands and transportation. Sometimes this type of care is needed temporarily, such as during recovery from an illness or injury, and sometimes it is needed indefinitely due to the natural process of aging. Non-medical care can provide peace of mind for family members, knowing that their loved ones have someone supervising them and helping with activities that are necessary to live independently. Private payment, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits and Long Term Care Insurance Policies are a few of the ways personal care can be paid.
APPLAUSE HOME CARE
We are a local, non-franchise, family-owned home care agency providing non-medical home care services to elders and individuals with special needs, injuries, difficulties is directing his/her
Collaborative - care plan is tailored and directed by the care recipients and those closest to them; Engaging - human growth is continual: we are here to learn from you, and you from us. Our approach includes active listening, identifying how to connect to establish a mutually beneficial relationship and safely empowering those we assist;
Our services include but are not limited to: hospital to home coordination, hygiene and mobility care, dementia care, companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping and transportation on an hourly or live-in basis. Through our personalized care plan, we will provide the care to cater to your unique personal and health needs!
Our life’s mission is our dedication to improving the quality of life for all our care recipients and Care Partners. We understand that for care to be meaningful it needs to be:
Reliable and Timely - we are accountable for being qualified, dependable and there when you need us. Always!
Let us be your Care Partners!
Jim Prussak is the CEO of Applause Home Care. During the latter part of his successful 25-year career in control functions within the financial services industry, he volunteered to assist elders in the community. The satisfaction and CARE that Jim RECEIVED from helping others in the “encore” of their lives helped him to learn about CARE PARTNERING not just “care giving”. These experiences also made Jim reconsider what he wanted to do with the rest of his career and life. Jim holds a BS Degree from New York University in Accounting and Finance and an MBA from Fordham University. He is also a Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aide by the NJ Board of Nursing and a Certified Public Accountant. Jim can be reached at 201-326-8051.
Ethan Keiser, Sarah and David Bersson (L-R)
Personal care services available!
Private pay and LTCI services: 201-343-7100
Medicaid services: 973-574-1120
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NON-MEDICAL CARE DEFINITIONS
24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.
24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with.
ACCREDITED – Accrediting agencies are professional groups that establish and monitor voluntary, industry wide standards to ensure that patients receive quality home health care services. The Commission on Accreditation for Home Care, Inc. (CACH) and Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) are two of the accrediting agencies.
ADLs – ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING – Assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, getting in and out of a bed or chair, walking and eating otherwise know as activities of daily living.
ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA CARE – This refers to personnel of the agency that are specifically trained to provide care to those that are afflicted with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related problems.
BONDED – Means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.
FREE ASSESSMENT – Agencies that do not charge for the initial assessment of the client which is usually facilitated by a nurse or other professional capable of providing a detailed care plan.
HOMEMAKER/COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed
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Bridging the Gap Between Independent and Assisted Living
The Best of Senior Living
Only Windmere offers a unique blend of freedom and support in an intimate community that nurtures your well-being with services to meet your needs now and in the future. Residents enjoy private apartments with the benefit of planned group activities and 24-hour staff, all at an unbeatable price point.
For more information or to schedule a tour, please call (973) 807-3250 or visit WindmereNJ.org.
Age in Place at Windmere
Windmere is a residential health care community that bridges the gap between independent and assisted living and allows you to age comfortably in place.
Located in North Haledon, Windmere offers the best of both worlds for adults over age 65 — caring support services from a friendly team and the vibrancy of social activities in a cozy, homelike environment that perfectly blends comfort and freedom.
Understanding Aging in Place
Aging in place means that even as your needs change as you age, you can still remain in the same community. Windmere fosters an engaging environment that encourages independence but also provides the security of additional care services, both on the same campus and on Christian Health’s Wyckoff campus.
care services if you ever need them: Benefits of life at Windmere include:
n A home-like community with neighbors who will soon become friends
n A dedicated and friendly team who are ready to assist 24 hours a day, seven days a week
n A robust activities program with organized games, events, fitness classes, and off-site trips
n Cozy private accommodations you can personalize to your unique tastes to truly feel like home
n Three delicious, homemade daily meals served in a warm communal space
n Easy access to various levels of care, including skilled nursing and memory care
n Housekeeping and laundry services
n A highly skilled on-site medical team
n A trusted legacy in the community for over 100 years
Is Windmere Right for You?
Windmere Offers the Best of Senior Living
The team at our unique community cultivates a safe and secure environment that promotes socialization and independence, all at an unbeatable price point. Windmere also gives you and your family the peace of mind of knowing you have priority access to Christian Health’s continuum of
The extensive benefits of aging in place, from the comfort of familiarity to peace of mind about your future, are waiting for you at Windmere. If you think Windmere is right for you or your loved one, please contact us at (973) 807-3250 or visit WindmereNJ.org to learn more about how Windmere offers an exceptional senior living experience.
It’s Your Time to Thrive.
Discover an elevated lifestyle at Thrive at Montvale – make new friends, create cherished memories, and enjoy life to the fullest. With a range of amenities, unwavering support, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it's time to embrace the best version of yourself Call today to schedule your visit: 201.903.2892 Thrive at Montvale Independent Living, Assisted Living, & Memory Care
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HOURLY MINIMUM – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.
INCONTINENCE - Lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation.
INSURED – This refers to what happens if someone gets hurt on the job. If the company isn’t insured, then the claim gets filed against the homeowner’s (continued on page 96)
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At Longview, older adults thrive with personalized care in a secure community that fosters independence. Residents have access to personalized assistance with professional clinical staff, while also enjoying innovative programs and a diverse calendar of activities and events.
For more information about Longview or to schedule a tour, please contact Victoria Durante, CALA, Admissions Director, at VDurante@ChristianHealthNJ.org or (201) 848-4303.
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insurance. If the company is insured, then the claim gets filed against the company’s insurance.
MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.
MEDICATION REMINDER – Assistance with reminding an individual about medications but not dispensing medications.
TRANSPORTATION – Rides to shopping, appointments and other outings.
WORKER’S COMP – Insurance that covers medical and rehabilitation costs and lost wages for employees injured at work.
SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES –Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroomstyle rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community.
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES – Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Amenities vary for each community.
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When it comes to memory care EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENCE MAKES
For over 25 years, Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care has cared for individuals living with many different types of dementia.
CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer all levels of care on one campus (independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing). An endowment fee may be required that entitles residents to use assisted or skilled services when needed throughout their lifetime. Each community offers varied buy-in and payment plan options.
DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.
INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc.).
INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. (continued on page 115)
Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Services
Our compassionate care givers and skilled professional therapy staff will assist you in every way to achieve your goals.
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Estate Planning During a Pandemic
As many have experienced, trying to effectively create an estate plan while dealing with terminal illness is very difficult emotionally and logistically.
This has been particularly true during a pandemic in which we are often restricted from close physical
minute planning may not always exist.
Poor planning often results in expensive administration or litigation – not to mention estate plans that do not benefit those whom we intended. Leaving our loved ones to navigate our financial affairs without any plan – or even worse, poorly prepared or outdated estate plans – can result in avoidable costs, distress and difficult family conflict. On the other hand, having a clear and efficient estate plan in place is a great act of love and can make a difficult situation much easier for those we leave to handle our affairs.
contact with others, yet estate planning documents require original signatures and witnesses. In addition to the issues with the execution of documents, the uncertainty we have all experienced has made the need for advanced and exhaustive estate planning that anticipates a vast array of possible situations so much more apparent. For instance, sometimes the person selected as the decision maker passes away first, so it is necessary to prepare for this possibility in advance. The opportunity to engage in last
If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. Preparing a proper estate plan is like buying insurance: you hope it’s not needed anytime soon, but you can rest easy knowing it is in place. If you would like to discuss your estate plan with our office, please feel free to call 201-447-2800 to schedule a free consultation.
Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by Marize Helmy, Esq, The Manna Helmy Law Group (Formerly Michael A. Manna & Associates)
SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS
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Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctors orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.
PRICE
ALL INCLUSIVE – Price listed includes any and all amenities a community has to offer.
RESPITE
CARE – Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.
RETIREMENT
COMMUNITIES – Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly and typically based upon size/ location of apartment.
SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or out-patient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.
SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITIES – Providing 24/7 care for residents and offering full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable TV and all personal/nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.
TYPE 1 CARE – Residents may need significant assistance with 2 ADL’s and minimal assistance on more than 2 ADL’s daily. The resident must also be able to evacuate a community under their own power and have stable health. Residents receive 24/7 monitoring and may have an independent home health agency help with services.
TYPE 2 CARE – Residents receive full assistance with ADL’s and are able to permit aging in place. Residents may require the assist of one person for transfers and evacuations. Residents receive 24/7 monitoring and may have an independent home health agency help with services. ~
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