Key Services Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers Bergen County Department of Human Services Division of Senior Services Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) One Bergen County Plaza, 2nd Floor Hackensack, NJ 07601 201-336-7400 County Executive www.co.bergen.nj.us James J. Tedesco III Bergen County Division of Senior Services Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Key Services Guide for Older Adults and Caregivers Table of Contents Bergen County Division of Senior Services/AAA/ADRC ......................................................................... 4 Division of Senior Services/Area Agency on Aging ................................................................................. 5 About Bergen County ADRC ..................................................................................................................... 6 General Information ............................................................................................................................... 8 County Agencies and Services ................................................................................................................. 8 State Agencies and Services ................................................................................................................... 9 Resource Locators .................................................................................................................................... 9 Advocacy and Information for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities .......................................... 10 Advocacy Services and Consumer Protection ..................................................................................... 10 Legal Services ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Age-Friendly Community Initiative ........................................................................................................ 11 Income Tax Preparation Emergency Assistance ......................................................................................................................... 12 Emergency and Disaster Organizations ............................................................................................... 12 Basic Needs: Homeless Prevention, Shelter, Food, Clothing ............................................................. 13 Nutrition Programs ............................................................................................................................... 15 Home Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels) .......................................................................................... 16 Congregate Meals ................................................................................................................................. 17 Farmers Market Vouchers .................................................................................................................... 18 Food Stamps (NJ SNAP) ........................................................................................................................ 18 Food Pantries ......................................................................................................................................... 18 Nutrition Counseling .............................................................................................................................. 21 Public Benefits ..................................................................................................................................... 22 Social Security office ............................................................................................................................. 22 Board of Social Services ....................................................................................................................... 22 Transportation Services ....................................................................................................................... 23 In-Home Services (homebound) .......................................................................................................... 24 Care Management ................................................................................................................................. 24 Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) ........................................................................... 24 This directory was prepared from information provided by listed agencies. A listing does not constitute an endorsement of an agency or service by the Bergen County Division of Senior Services. 2 Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) ........................................................................ 24 Meals on Wheels ................................................................................................................................... 25 In-Home Physician Services .................................................................................................................. 25 In-Home Emergency Response Systems/PERS .................................................................................. 25 Telephone Reassurance/Friendly Visitors ........................................................................................... 26 Home Health Care Locator Services .................................................................................................... 26 Short/Long-Term Care ........................................................................................................................ 27 Adult Day Care ....................................................................................................................................... 27 Long-Term Care Facilities in Bergen County ........................................................................................ 28 Caregiver Support ................................................................................................................................ 35 Respite Care Service ............................................................................................................................. 35 Caregiver Support Groups ..................................................................................................................... 35 Caregivers Handling Crisis .................................................................................................................... 37 Grandparents as Caregivers ................................................................................................................. 37 Health Insurance Programs ................................................................................................................. 38 Medicare, State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Counseling ...................................... 38 Medicaid ................................................................................................................................................ 39 Other Health Insurance ......................................................................................................................... 39 Health and Wellness ............................................................................................................................ 40 Healthcare Centers for the Uninsured ................................................................................................. 40 Dental Services ...................................................................................................................................... 40 Vision Loss Services .............................................................................................................................. 41 Hearing Loss Services ........................................................................................................................... 41 Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs ................................................................................................. 42 Chronic Disease and Disability ............................................................................................................. 42 Hospitals ................................................................................................................................................ 44 Hospice .................................................................................................................................................. 45 Medical and Surgical Equipment and Supplies ................................................................................... 46 Mental Health ...................................................................................................................................... 47 Behavioral Health Programs ................................................................................................................. 47 Bereavement Services .......................................................................................................................... 48 Leisure/Socialization ........................................................................................................................... 49 Recreational Activities ........................................................................................................................... 49 Senior Activity Centers .......................................................................................................................... 49 Employment and Volunteering