Resources
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs): Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and their Caregivers. To find the AAA or ADRC in your area, visit the Eldercare locator at https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx, or call 1-800-677-1116 to learn more.
State of New Jersey Division of Aging Services: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs): Helps older adults, people with disabilities, and their Caregivers. To find the ADRC in your area, visit the Eldercare locator athttps://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx, or call 1-800-677-1116 to learn more.
State of New Jersey Aging & Disability Resource Connection: https://adrcnj.org/
Centers for Independent Living (CILs): Helps people with disabilities live independently. For a state-by-state directory for CILs, visithttps://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory to learn more.
New Jersey Directory of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Associations: https://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory-results/NJ
Genworth: Dedicates their resources to helping families navigate Caregiving options, protect and grow their retirement income, and prepare the financial challenges that come as we age. Visit https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you.html to learn more.
Gilbert Guide: Provides practical solutions, expert information, and senior housing guide and homecare directory services for aging parents and loved ones. Visit https://www.gilbertguide.com/ to learn more.
Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program: Advocates for and promotes the rights of residents in LTC facilities. Visit https://ltcombudsman.org/to learn more.
New Jersey State Ombudsman Program: https://theconsumervoice.org/get_help/state_resources/nj
National Council on Aging: Provides information about programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health care, and more. Visit https://www.benefitscheckup.org/to learn more.
National Long-Term Care Clearinghouse: Provides information and resources to plan for your long-term care needs. Visit https://longtermcare.acl.gov/ to learn more.
Medicaid: Helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. To find your local office, visit https://www.medicare.gov/contacts/,or call 1-800-MEDICARE to learn more.
State of New Jersey Division of Medical Assistance & Health Services: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/medicaid/
Medicare: Provides information and support to Caregivers of people with Medicare. Visit https://www.medicare.gov/ to learn more.
State of New Jersey’s Medicare Information and Referral Service: https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/home/hotlinedesc.html
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Programs: Works with seniors to protect themselves from the economic and health-related consequences of Medicare and Medicaid fraud, error, and abuse. To find a local SMP program, visit https://www.smpresource.org/ to learn more.
State of New Jersey Medicare Patrol Programs: https://www.smpresource.org/Locator/NJ.aspx
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs): Offers counseling on health insurance and programs for people with limited income. Also assists with claims, billing, and appeals. Visit https://www.shiptacenter.org/, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get your SHIP’s phone number. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
State of New Jersey’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program: https://www.shiptacenter.org/about-medicare/regional-ship-location/new-jersey
State Technology Assistance Project: Provides information on medical equipment and other assistive technology. Visit https://www.resna.org/, or call 1-703-524-6686 to get the contact information in your state.
Nursing Home Abuse Center: The Nursing Hmoe Abuse Center is dedicated to raising awareness about the abuse of Seniors in nursing homes. http://www.nursinghomeabusecenter.com/elder-abuse/types/financial/abuse/
Paying for Senior Care: Providing comprehensive information regarding care options available through Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part C in New Jersey, in order to help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life. For more information, visit: https://www.payingforseniorcare.com/medicare-advantage-plans-in-new-jersey
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