Welcome to the 42nd 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.
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Sincerely,
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Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.
Mobility
973-560-0064.
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
AIP Mobility Plus (Veteran Owned) (ad on page 33) ..............................................................973 607-3211
Back Home Safely (ad on page 33) ..............................................................973 219-4147
Senior Choices of NJ – an Ask-Carol Company (www.ask-carol.com-tammy) (ad on page 13) ...............................................................862 397-9707
The Olive Group, LLC (www.theolivegroupllc.com).............................................954 892-8209
PERSONALIZED VISITATIONS
Health Care Connect, LLC (myhealthcareconnect.com) ..............................................908 832-0417
The Olive Group, LLC (theolivegroupllc.com) .....................954 892-8209
PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS
Assisted Living Locators (www.morristown.assistedlivinglocators.com) ...................973 536-1250
Health Care Connect, LLC (myhealthcareconnect.com) 908 832-0417
Senior Choices of NJ – an Ask-Carol Company (www.ask-carol.com-tammy) (ad on page 13) ...............................................................862 397-9707
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...
HEALTH AT HOME –SKILLED AND NON-MEDICAL CARE AGENCIES
This section offers two different comparison spreadsheet/grids; one for Skilled Care at home and one for NonMedical Care and Personal Assistance at home. First familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service within each section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.
First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions on each type of housing within the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.
ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS
Mobility Plus (Veteran Owned) (ad on page 35) ...........................................................
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 offer 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 PROVIDERS
Adult Day Care at Merry Heart
Assisted Living (ad on page 74)
(ad on page 9)
Adult Day Care at Merry Heart Assisted Living (ad on page 74)
Atlantic Adult Day Center
SOMERSET COUNTY
Adult Day Care Center of Somerset County 872 E Main St , Bridgewater ............................................. 908 725-0068
Atlantic Adult Day Center (ad on page 9) 200 Mt . Airy Rd, Basking Ridge ...................................... 908 766-2310
ADVANCE FUNERAL PLANNING
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9) 345 Main St, Chatham.................................................. 97 3 908-6004 Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9) 49 Whippany Rd, Whippany ........................................ 973 908-6004 atlantichealth.org/visitingnurse • 908-766-2310
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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.
AQUATIC THERAPY
Aquatic Therapy at Chilton Sports Medicine
242 W Pkwy, Pompton Plains ..............................................973 831-0717
Morris County Division on Aging .........................................973 285-6848
Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services ............................................................ 908 704-6346
ASSESSMENTS
Assisted Living L ocators (www.assistedlivinglocators.com/morristown) ................... 973 536-1250
Health Care Connect, LLC (www.myhealthcareconnect.com) ..................................... 908 832-0417 Oasis Senior Advisors ........................................................... 732 524-8864 The Olive Group, LLC (www.theolivegroupllc.com) ............................................. 954 892-8209
Scripts (www.ltcscripts.com) (ad on page 13) ........................................................... 844 572-7478
ASSISTED LIVING PLACEMENTS
Assisted Living L ocators (www.assistedlivinglocators.com/morristown) ................... 973 536-1250 Health Care Connect, LLC (www.myhealthcareconnect.com) ..................................... 908 832-0417 Oasis Senior Advisors ........................................................... 732 524-8864
The Olive Group, LLC (www.theolivegroupllc.com) ............................................. 954 892-8209
ASSOCIATIONS FOR SPECIFIC ILLNESS
BATHROOM REMODELING
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Cremation New
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BURIALS
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Simple Cremation New Jersey (ad on page 9)
CARE MANAGEMENT
Care Management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in-home care, or other services based on a needs assessment and an individualized care plan.
Health Care Connect, LLC (myhealthcareconnect.com) ................................................ 908 832-0417
The Olive Group, LLC (www.theolivegroupllc.com) ............................................. 954 892-8209
CARE MANAGEMENT – NOT FOR PROFIT
MORRIS COUNTY
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest
256 Columbia Tpk, Florham Park ..................................... 973 765-9050
Morris County Division on Aging (Morris Twp) ...................973 285-6848
A certified patient advocate researches illness and disease, coordinates and monitors healthcare, and facilitates communication among all the patient’s caregivers, doctors and hospitals. Certified patient advocates navigate the healthcare system with the patient; providing guidance throughout the
CERTIFIED PATIENT ADVOCATE
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medical continuum, ensuring the patient understands their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options. Services include discharge planning, care management, obtaining and monitoring home healthcare agencies, as well as placement in rehabilitation, assisted living and/or skilled nursing facilities.
Health Care Connect, LLC (www.myhealthcareconnect.com) ..................................... 908 832-0417
CLINICAL PHARMACY MANAGEMENT
COMPUTER CLASSES
Morris County Library https://mclib.info/computers-classes/ ...............................973
CONSUMER AFFAIRS & LEGAL
B etter Business Bureau Main Office ................................... 609 588-0808
L egal Services of NJ/Health Care Access Project....................888 576-5529
L egal Services of Northwest, NJ – Morris Division .............................................................. 973 285-6911 – Somerset Cty Division .................................................... 888 747-1122
L egal Services Somerville Division ....................................... 908 231-0840 Morris County Bar Association ............................................. 973 267-5882
Morris County Division on Aging .........................................973 285-6848
Morris County Medical Society/Medical Grievance ............. 973 539-8888
NJ B oard of Pub Utilities/Bus, Energy Improv. Loan ............. 973 648-7279
NJ Dept of Consumer Affairs/Charities Investigation .......... 973 504-6200
New Jersey B oard of Public Utilities ..................................... 800 624-0241
New Jersey Department of Consumer Affairs ....................... 800 242-5846
NJ Department of Banking and Insurance ............................ 609 292-5316 (continued on next page)
CONSUMER AFFAIRS & LEGAL
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
MORRIS
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest 256 Columbia Tpk, Florham Park ..................................... 973 765-9050
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, 150A W High St, Somerville ......... 908
Housing and Resources for Aging Well
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
Psychiatric Emergency Screening Service ............................. 908 526-4100
The Olive Group, LLC (www.theolivegroupllc.com) ............. 954 892-8209
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
Morris Cty Div of Health Mgmt, Court St, 5th Fl, Morristown ....... 973 631-5484
Somerset County Health Dept, 20 Grove St, Somerset ........... 908 231-7177
CREMATION PLANNING
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
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Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
CREMATIONS
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
3 908-6004
Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral
(ad on page 9)
Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
3 908-6004 Simple Cremation New Jersey (ad on page 9)
DISCOUNTED CREMATION & FUNERAL PACKAGES
ELDER LAW
Law Office of Barry E. Janay, P.C. (ad on page 23)
ELEVATORS FOR THE HOME
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS
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, sending 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.
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Tailored Legal Services for Your Specific Needs
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Probation Administration of Estates Elder Law Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts Real Estate | Business Succession Planning 973-604-0294 - LOBEJ.com/ms
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset Cty (LSVC) ......................... 908 725-5430
Morris Cty Division on Aging PO Box 900, Morristown .................................................973 285-6848
National Council on Aging (NCOA) ............................ 973 829-8400 x221
Newton Medical Center Volunteer Program 175 High St, Newton..........................................................973 579-8370
RWJ Somerset Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Center, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville – Diabetes Exercise Program ............................................ 908 203-5972 – Medical Wellness Exercise Program .............................. 908 203-5972 – Osteoporosis Exercise Program ..................................... 908 203-5972
Shiman and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center 755 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater ........................................... 908 725-6994
Somerset County Health Promotion .....................................908 704-6341
FOOD RESOURCES
American Dietetic Association .............................................. 800 366-1655
Food and Nutrition Information Center ................................ 301 504-5719
New Jersey Department of Senior Affairs .............................. 609 943-3345 SNAP ................................................................................... 800 221-5689
MORRIS COUNTY
American Red Cross Meals on Wheels .................................. 973 538-2160
B oonton Township ............................................................... 973 402-9414
Butler Nutrition Site (Butler Firehouse) ............................... 973 838-4472
Chatham Nutrition Site (Church of Christ) ........................... 973 635-1508
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FOOD RESOURCES –
MORRIS COUNTY continued
FUNERAL & CREMATION INSURANCE
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9) 345 Main St, Chatham..................................................
3 908-6004
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
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Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
..............................................
Simple Cremation New Jersey (ad on page 9)
FUNERAL PLANNING
Wm.
& Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
FUNERALS
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
3 908-6004 (continued on next page)
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
HEARING RESOURCES
Division of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing............................... 800 792-8339
Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled ................ 800 792-9745
Hearing L oss Association of America/New Jersey ................... 732 873-1130 International Hearing Society ............................................... 800 521-5247 Morris Cnty Div on Aging , Disability and Veterans ..............800 564-4656 NJ Hearing Aid Project.........................................................609 588-2648 New Jersey Association of Deaf-Blind .................................... 732 805-1912 Saint Clare’s Audiology Department ..................................... 973 989-3122
HOME MAINTENANCE
HOME MARKET ANALYSIS
HOME SAFETY EVALUATIONS
HOSPICE
Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psycho/social care at home or in a healthcare facility. The mission of hospice is to assist patients and allow them to live the last stage of their lives with dignity; and to supplement routine clinical care with expertise in pain control, symptom management, grief and loss counseling, as well as support services. Most hospices accept Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and private pay. For more information call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064.
OUR PREFERRED HOSPICE PROVIDER
Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (ad on page 50) ....................................... 800 WEVISIT/938-4748
HOSPITALS
MORRIS COUNTY
Chilton Medical Center, 97 W Pkwy, Pompton Plains ........... 973 831-5000
Morristown Medical Ctr, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown ........ 973 971-5000
Adria Gross, the founder of MedWise Insurance Advocacy, is a NYS-licensed insurance broker/ consultant, finds loopholes which insurance companies deny claims, helps individuals resolve medical LTC and rehabilitation claim matters.
IV THERAPY SERVICES
LTC Scripts (www.ltcscripts.com) (ad on page 13) ........................................................... 844 572-7478
LIBRARIES
MORRIS COUNTY
B oonton Holmes Public Library ............................................ 973 334-2980 Chester Library ..................................................................... 908 879-7612
Denville Township Public Library...........................................973 627-6555
Dover Free Public Library ...................................................... 973 366-0172 East Hanover Library ............................................................ 973 428-3075
Florham Park Free Public Library ........................................... 973 377-2694 Jefferson Township Library ................................................... 973 208-6115 Kinnelon Public Library .......................................................... 973 838-1321 Library of the Chathams ....................................................... 973 635-0603 Lincoln Park Public Library ................................................... 973 694-8283 L ong Hill Township Public Library ....................................... 908 647-2088 Madison Public Library .......................................................... 973 377-0722 Mendham B orough Public Library ......................................... 973 543-4152 Mendham Township Library .................................................. 973 543-4018 Montville Township Public Library ..................................... 973 402-0900
Morris County Library (includes B ook by Mail prog) ............................................973 285-6930 Morris
Pequannock Township Public Library....................................973 835-7460 Randolph Free Public Library ................................................ 973 895-3556
Riverdale Public Library ........................................................ 973 835-5044
Rockaway Borough Free Public Library ................................. 973 627-5709
Rockaway Township Free Public Library ................................. 973 627-2344
Roxbury Public Library..........................................................973 584-2400
Washington Township Public Library .................................. 908 876-3596
Wharton Public Library ........................................................... 973 361-1333
Whippanong Library ........................................................... 973 428-2460 (continued on next page)
LOW COST CREMATIONS
LOW COST FUNERALS
Wm.
MEDICAID PLANNING
beeckert@optonline.net
MEDICARE & MEDICAID INFORMATION
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Wm.
MEMORY LANE DEMENTIA GAMES
Memor y Lane Games (ad on page 20) ................ w ww.MemoryLaneGamesDirect.com
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 info: 973-560-0064.
PET TRUSTS
PERSONALIZED VISITATIONS
PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS
PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE AND DISCOUNT CARDS PROVIDERS
REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Lapidus – Coldwell Banker Realty (ad on page 37) ...........................................................
REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Rehabilitation facilities offering acute or sub-acute care to help individuals recover from accident, brain injuries, strokes, and other debilitating occurrences on both an in-house and outpatient basis. Please see our Skilled Nursing Grid for more information.
REHABILITATION FACILITIES
RETIREMENT & LEGACY PLANNING
ROAD SCHOLAR
Road Scholar – Travel For People Who Love To Learn (www.roadscholar.org/join19)
SENIOR
ACTIVITIES &
Community Theatre, 100 S St, Morristown ......................... 97 3 539-8008 Hackettstown Community Band ............................................973 610-1308
SENIOR CENTERS
B oonton Senior Center, 126 N Main St ............................... 973 402-0540
Senior Citizen Center, 58 Meyersville Rd ............... 973 635-4565 Denville Senior Citizen Center, 95 E Main St .......................973 625-9842 East Hanover Senior Citizen Center, 96 Mt Pleasant Ave ... 97 3 428-3060 Florham Park Senior Center, 111 Ridgedale Ave ..................... 97 3 410-5393
Housing and Resources for Aging Well
SENIOR CENTERS
Jefferson Senior Citizen Center, 54 Schoolhouse Rd ............. 973 208-1001
Lincoln Park Senior Citizen Center, 34 Chapel Hill Rd.........973 694-6100
L ong Hill Township Senior Citizen Ctr, 769 Valley Rd ......... 908 626-1101
Montville Senior Citizen Center, 356 Main St ..................... 973 299-5087
Morristown Senior Citizen Center, 200 South St................ 97 3 292-6690
Roxbury Senior Citizen Center, 72 Eyland Ave ......................97 3 448-2015
Senior Resource Center, 50 Rte 24, Chester ......................... 908 879-2202 Washington Twp Sr Citizen Ctr, E Springtown Rd ............... 908 876-5941
SOMERSET COUNTY
Bridgewater Senior Citizen Center, 455 Somerville Rd ....... 908 725-8020
Franklin Township Sr Community Center 505 DeMott Ln ................................................................... 732 873-1991 Montgomery Senior Center, 356 Skillman Rd, .................... 609 466-0846
Quail Brook Senior Center, 625 New Brunswick Rd ..............732 563-4213
Senior Wellness Center at Basking Ridge 202 Mt Airy Rd, Basking Ridge ......................................... 908 204-3435
Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater, 876 E Main St ......... 908 203-6101
Senior Wellness Center at Hillsborough, 3395 Branch Rd ... 908 369-8700
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Ctr 775 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater ........................................... 908 725-6994
Warrenbrook Senior Center, 500 Warrenville Rd................. 908 75 3-9440
SENIOR HEALTH CLINIC
Somerset Family Practice Center ......................................... 908 685-2900
SENIOR LIVING & CARE FINDERS
Assisted Living L ocators (www.assistedlivinglocators.com/morristown) ................... 973 536-1250
Health Care Connect, LLC (www.myhealthcareconnect.com) ..908 832-0417
American Red Cross, 29 Elm St, Morristown ........................ 97 3 538-2160 Atlantic Health Stroke Support Group ................................... 973 971-4412 B ooks by Mail Program for Morris County...........................973 285-6970
Caregiver Support Grp,
Chpt #5109, President: Dennis Callahan .. 973 360-1875 Florham Park Sr Citizens Club, 111 Ridgedale Av, .................. 97 3 822-2763
Hope House Home Sharing , 19-21 Belmont Ave, Dover .. 973 361-5555 x145 Madison Travel Planners, 178 Central Ave, Madison ............. 97 3 377-0652
Morris Cty Div on Aging, PO Box 900, Morristown ............97 3 285-6848
Morris Township Senior Citizens Club ................................... 973 326-7371
NJ Ease, 340 W Hanover Ave, Morris Township..................... 877 222-3737
Jewish Family Svcs, 150A W High St, Somerville...................908 725-7799
Jointure for Comm Adult Education W Union Av, Bound Brook ................................................ 908 722-0233
S.H.I.P (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) PO Box 3000, Somerville ................................................. 908 704-6319
Sr Shopper Catholic Charities 540-550 Rt 22 E, Bridgewater ............................................908 722-1881
Shiman and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Ctr 755 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater ..................................908 725-6994 x206
A non-sectarian facility offering a variety of weekly activities for seniors: discussions, special trips, educational prog, entertainment events/ concerts. M, T, W feature fitness progs: aquatics and Healthy Bones - mah jong, bridge and club meetings with a kosher meal. Holidays are celebrated with traditional foods and entertainment. Participation in a weekly intergenerational prog with children.
Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services ....... 908 704-6346
Telephone Reassurance Program PO Box 3000, Somerville ................................................... 888 747-1122
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PHARMACY
SOCIAL SECURITY
Social Security Administration 2200 Rt 10 W, Parsippany .................................................. 800 772-1213 29 Davenport St, Somerville ............................................... 800 772-1213 SPECIAL
SPECIALTY PACKAGING PHARMACY
STEEL RAMPS
SUPPORT SERVICES continued
– L oss of Spouse Support Group
256 Columbia Tpk, Florham Park ................................. 973 765-9050
Life After Cancer Support Group ........................................ 908 658-5400
Living With Cancer Support Group .................................... 908 658-5400
Medical Society of Morris County ........................................ 973 539-8888
Men’s Cancer Support Group ............................................. 908 658-5400
Miracle Voice Club (laryngectomees) .................................. 908 658-5400
Morristown Memorial Hospital Doctor Finder .................... 800 247-9580
Multiple Myeloma Support Group ...................................... 908 658-5400
North Jersey Regional Arthritis Center ................................. 973 971-6500
Saint Clare’s Living with Cancer Support Group ................... 973 625-6176
Women’s Cancer Support Group.........................................908 658-5400
TERMINAL ILLNESS SUPPORT
Center for the Heart, End of Life and Grief Support, Holly Strelzik (www.centerfortheheart.com) ............................917 838-0087
TRANSPORTATION
NJ Transit - General Information ............................................ 973 491-7000
NJ Transit - Senior Discount Program .................................... 973 378-6401 Saint Clare’s Medical Transportation Services ..........................973 537-5615
MORRIS COUNTY
American Red Cross (Vets Only), 29 Elm St, Morristown ..........973 538-2160 x209
B oonton Senior Bus, 100 Washington St ............................... 973 402-9410
B orough of Netcong Dial-A-Ride, 23 Maple Ave .............. 97 3 347-7307 x116
659-9314 x317 NJ Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired ................... 973 648-2111 NJ Self-Help Clearinghouse (Support Group)........................800 367-6274
NJ State Lib for the Blind & Physically Handicapped ............. 800 792-8322
Blindness New Jersey ............................................... 800 850-2020 Seeing Eye, The ....................................................................... 973 539-4425
L oss Alliance of New Jersey (formerly NJ Foundation for the Blind) ............................... 973 627-0055
WALK-IN BATH TUBS
HOME CARE 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.
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.
HOME CARE SKILLED CARE AGENCIES
Home Health Agencies provide 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. For more information call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-006 4.
OUR PREFERRED SKILLED CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
HOME CARE SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS continued
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
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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. (continued on page 56)
HOME CARE 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.
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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 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.
Wilentz Senior Residence (at The Oscar and Ella Wilf Camnpus for Senior Living)
UNION COUNTY Lantern Hill Senior Living
Pleasant View Village (Morris Cnty Housing Authority)973-540-0389 Laurel Circle
Heath Village
Heritage Manor
India Brook Village (Morris Cnty Housing Authority)973-540-0389
973-966-5483
973-584-0004
Juniper Village
Lakeside Village
Lester Senior Housing Community 973-453-3650
908-647-0544
Lounsberry Meadows
Madison Housing Authority 973-377-0258
973-361-2604
973-540-0389
973-252-1403
973-694-8555
Mill Pond Towers
Morris Mews (Morris Cnty Housing Authority)
Mount Olive Manor
Pequannock Senior Citizens Housing
Petrone Building 973-538-6343
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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.
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 through-out 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. 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.
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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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