A number of options are available in our state for elderly citizens who need some level of care during the day.  Programs vary and their appropriateness is dependent upon one’s physical and mental capabilities.

• Adult Day Care Programs are for individuals who do not need medical attention but would benefit from supervision for some portion of the day
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• Adult Day Health Services were created for frail elderly citizens who need to be in a safe environment while their caregivers are at work. 
  
  
• Residents with Alzheimer’s disease are eligible for adult day services specifically geared to those with that condition or a similar dementia.

Other home and community options for long term care are growing more popular over recent years and there is increased recognition that in many cases different levels of care are more successfully provided in one’s home or in group settings within the community with beneficial affects for elderly residents who wish to remain where they are rather than move to a long term care facility.  For those in that situation there now exist options that will reimburse citizens who choose to hire and direct their own service providers.

Eligibility and costs for services vary according to a resident’s income and the amount of assistance he or she needs. New Jersey EASE (Easy Access Single Entry) is our state's senior service delivery system. Your best first step to finding out about in-home services is a call to New Jersey EASE toll-free at 1-877-222-3737.
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When Long-Term Care Is Needed

More information on long-term care services
and financing the cost of such services
can be found in:
Selecting a Long-Term Care Setting:
A Guide for New Jersey Consumers.

Search for a long term care facility in your area.

Read evaluations of individual long term care facilities.

SNAPforSeniors Offers Database Resources and Reference Material

SNAPforSeniors offers a searchable database of listings for over 110,000+ senior service providers in the U.S. Their comprehensive listings include all licensed senior housing and Medicare-certified home healthcare providers across the country as well as continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), independent living retirement communities, and facilities that provide assisted living, residential care, nursing and rehabilitation. Data on the site is collected from public and private authenticated sources.

The reference material offered includes decision support tools, and information about home care, home healthcare, adult day care, hospice care, elder law attorneys, geriatric care managers, hospitals, transportation services, move managers, State Units on Aging, Title VI, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, financial services, durable medical equipment, real estate agents and more. Visit this Web site for further information.

When You Need a Break from Caregiving

The NJ Statewide Respite Care Program provides respite care services for elderly and functionally impaired persons age 18 and older to relieve their unpaid caregivers of stress arising from the responsibility of providing daily care. Services available under the Statewide Respite Care Program include companions, home aides, private duty nursing, and other assistive services.  To learn more call New Jersey EASE at 877-222-3737.

See A Caregivers Resource Guide to access existing resources within your community.

Pick up the phone and dial 2-1-1 when you need help.
You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding and finding available assistance services.  Language translation and TTY services are offered to any caller.  You can also search the database of services in your local community or Chat Live with an experienced community resource specialist. 2-1-1 will help identify with you the best local resources to fit your individual needs during times of financial distress or for life’s everyday situations.

If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.

Research Sources Included
http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/choice/housing.shtml
http://www.state.nj.us/health/senior/help.shtml#Adult
http://www.snapforseniors.com/Home.aspx

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