Resources | Bridgeway Senior Healthcare in Bridgewater NJ and Hillsborough NJ

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AARP	Visit the AARP website
Advanced Directives: Power of Attorney, Healthcare Proxy and Living Wills	There is no way to predict the future, but there are ways to prepare for it. That’s why it is so important to work with your parents and their attorney to create a series of legally binding guidelines called Advanced Directives. Power of Attorney (PoA)- authorizes someone to make decisions for you and "act on your behalf," may be separated into a medical PoA and a financial PoA, or in some cases, a single document may appoint someone to make both financial and medical decisions for you. Health Care Proxy- appoints someone to make health care decisions for them if they are unable to make these decisions themselves. The person appointed follows the person’s wishes if they are known and, if they are not, makes decisions based on his or her best assumptions of the person’s wishes. A Living Will-specifies the treatments that your loved one wants, as well as the treatments that they wish to avoid, as in the case of a terminal illness or injury, if they are unable to make their own decisions. To find an attorney to assist in preparation of these documents visit the Somerset County Bar Association web site. Wills and Estate Administration Somerset County Surrogate Frank Bruno’s duties as Surrogate include the probate of wills, appointment of estate administrators, and supervision over the appointment of guardians, and administration of adoptions. Functions of the Surrogate’s Office Probate Wills Process adoptions Process contested probate matters Process alleged incompetents Film and record all probate proceedings Invest minors’ funds Appoint guardians of minors Surrogate’s Office is located on the first floor of the administration building 20 Grove Street Somerville, NJ 908-231-7003
AHCA (American Health Care Association)	Visit the American Health Care Association website
ALFA (Assisted Living Federation of America)	Visit the Assisted Living Federation of America website
Alzheimer's Association of Greater NJ	Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey provides: Helpline at 1-800-883-1180 The Helpline provides community resource information for individuals, families, and caregivers. Toll Free 24 hour service available in 140 languages. MedicAlert and Safe Return Nation wide identification, support and enrollment program provides assistance when a person with Alzheimer’s Disease or a related dementia disorder wanders or becomes lost. Respite Care Program for Caregivers. Financial assistance and supportive counseling to families in order to help obtain relief or time from heavy demands of caregiving. Learning Institute. Educational and training programs for general and professional community Support Groups Conducted throughout the 14 county regions including specialized groups for early stage individuals, spouses only, and bi-lingual and multi-cultural caregiver support Visit the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater New Jersey web site
Attorney Referral Services	Somerset County Bar Association-POA, legal services www.somersetbar.com Visit the Somerset County Bar Association web site
Cooperative Housing Corporation	Cooperative Housing is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide older adults and some special needs populations with housing facilities and services especially designed to meet their physical, social and psychological needs on a cooperative family basis and through the caring "second family" environment, in order to promote their health, security, happiness, and well-being through longer living. 62 East High Street Somerville, NJ 08876 Phone: 908-526-8130 Fax: 908-575-0771 E-mail: lgold@chchousing.org Visit the Cooperative Housing Corporation Web site
COPSA (Comprehensive Services on Aging)	Part of UMDNJ-University Behavioral Healthcare (UBHC) Geriatric Psychiatrists that work as multidisciplinary Services include- Memory Disorders Clinic with Memory assessments and evaluation Case management Resource center with 24 hour caregiver hotline 800-424-2494 Dementia Day Care Visit the COPSA web site
HCANJ (Health Care Assoc of New Jersey)	Visit the Health Care Assoc of New Jersey website
Hunterdon Center for Healthy Aging	Hunterdon Center for Healthy Aging, 908-788-6373 Geriatric/Memory assessments and Case management
Local Hospitals	Hunterdon Medical Center 2100 Westcott Drive Flemington, NJ 08822 (908) 788-6100 JFK Medical Center 65 James Street Edison, NJ 08820 732-321-7000 Morristown Memorial Hospital 100 Madison Avenue Morristown, NJ 07962 973-971-5000 Overlook Hospital 99 Beauvoir Avenue Summit, NJ 07902 908-522-2000 Princeton Medical Center 253 Witherspoon Street Princeton, NJ 08540 609-497-4000 RWJ University Hospital One RWJ Place New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-828-3000 Somerset Medical Center 10 Rehill Avenue Somerville, NJ 08876 908-685-2200 St. Peter's University Hospital 254 Easton Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 732-745-8600 Veterans Affairs Health Care System 151 Knollcroft Road Lyons, NJ 07939 908-647-0180
Medicaid Benefits	Individuals can receive monetary assistance through Medicaid by qualifying both financially and clinically. Clinically, an individual must be in financial need by state qualifications and need assistance in several activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting, transferring, and ambulating. Contact the Somerset County Board of Social Services to instruct you on qualifications, application process and procedures. Somerset County Board of Social Services 73 East High Street P.O. Box 936 Somerville, NJ 08876 Phone: 908-526-8800 Fax: 908-231-5091
Mesothelioma	The Mesothelioma Center is an up-to-date resource on all mesothelioma issues ranging from asbestos exposure to malignant mesothelioma. Visit the Mesothelioma Center web site
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services	New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services offers information on Long-Term Care (LTC) planning, Global Options, and Respite. Visit the Division of Aging and Community Services web site
Outside support systems to kepp loved ones at home longer	Respite Sometimes a caregiver is the one who one needs temporary assistance. For example, a much-needed family vacation, or out-of-town business trip that may not have been feasible, can now be accommodated, thanks to this unique, but growing service. Respite care is typically designed for stays of a week to several months. Respite care programs are often available at senior living communities or through home care. Visit the Avalon Assisted Living Respite Program pages Visit the VNA of Somerset Hills-Respite: www.visitingnurse.org
SANJ (Society on Aging of NJ)	The Society on Aging of New Jersey (SANJ) is a statewide, multidisciplinary organization that is dedicated to providing the highest quality training and education for professionals who serve the older adult community in the state of New Jersey. www.sanjonline.com In addition, Senior Education Forums are being coordinated at local Senior Centers and 55+ Communities throughout New Jersey, to educate seniors on services available to them. Learning about services and planning ahead provides choice and peace of mind for seniors and caregivers. If you have questions about the Forums or are interested in hosting one, go to www.sanjonline.com
Somerset County Board of Social Services (BOSS)	Somerset County BOSS:www.socialservices.co.somerset.nj.us (Board of Social Services) Visit the Somerset County Board of Social Services web site
Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing (SCCOH)	Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing (SCCOH): www.sccoah.org SCCOAH provides low and moderate-income families with the information that they need to make informed and reasonable decisions to achieve their housing goals. The services that we provide to low and moderate income families include, but are not limited to the following: Eligibility and application processes for the state and federal affordable housing programs Information for special needs housing in Somerset County, including senior housing and housing for the disabled Foreclosure and delinquency counseling Financial Literacy (budgeting, tracking expenses, credit debt, etc.,) Housing rehabilitation opportunities Home buyer education (pre & post purchase) Information and referrals on emergency and transitional housing Fair Housing Information Grant and Down payment Assistance Programs (Federal/State/Other) HUD eligibility requirements for senior housing programs, subsidized housing and shared living programs Visit the Somerset County Coalition on Affordable Housing web site
Somerset County Office on Aging - programs & services	Somerset County Office on Aging -programs & services assess needs of older persons and plans programs and services to meet those needs. Offers information and referral services, outreach, senior centers and home-delivered meals, wellness and care coordination, legal counseling and eldercare services. First Floor 27 Warren Street Somerville, NJ 08876 Phone: 1-888-747-1122 or (908) 704-6346 Email: Office Aging@co.somerset.nj.us Visit the Somerset County Office on Aging web site
Veterans Benefits	Disability Pension VA Benefits Aid in Attendance What is Aid & Attendance? Benefits for Veterans and surviving spouses who require the regular attendance of another person to assist activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing. It also includes individuals who are blind or a patient in a nursing home/assisted living because of mental or physical incapacity. Aid and attendance can help pay for care in the home, nursing home, or assisted living. Who is Eligible? Any War Veteran with 90 days of active duty, 1 day beginning or ending during a period of war. A surviving spouse of a War Veteran-marriage must have ended in death. The individual must qualify both medically and financially. How do I qualify for this benefit? Eligibility must be proven by filing the proper Veterans Application for Pension or Compensation. Contact Somerset County Office of Veterans Service for assistance in determining eligibility for benefits and assistance in completing proper applications Somerset County Office of Veterans Service P.O. Box 3000 27 Warren St Somerville, NJ 08876 908-704-6357 Fax: 908-575-3910 Veterans Pension Program website: www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/pension/vetpen.htm Veterans Medical Assistance VA New Jersey Health Care System Information on physician services, prescriptions and more 1-888-954-3553 www.va.gov
Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills	VNA of Somerset Hills-Respite:www.visitingnurse.org Respite & Caregiver programs (Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills) Visit the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills web site