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Resources for seniors and their caregivers on home care. For a ready to go backpack full of resources for caregivers that you can check out from the library, look at our Caregiver Backpack.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving
Free help for individuals taking care of a loved one.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide/
The guides include: information on how to have vital conversationn; ways to assess your loved one’s needs; tips for organizing important documents; a roundup of federal and national resources; information on caring for yourself; and checklists, medication charts and contact lists.
https://www.caring.com/caregiving-resources
Family caregivers tend to the health and well-being of their aging parents, spouses and other loved ones, often while juggling careers, children and other obligations. They provide some key resources to help you better navigate caregiving.
https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/aging-disability-resource-connection/office-on-aging
Serves as the primary advocate, planning, and coordinating agency for Mercer County’s adults aged 60 years old or older and their caregivers by: operating as a fully functioning Aging and Disabilities Resource Connection (ADRC) information and referral resource; conducting screens for community services; assisting with form completion to encourage accurate eligibility and accessibility to programs and services; helping consumers navigate systems and processes; fostering community relationships to enhance positive aging experiences; developing and administrating comprehensive coordinated programs and services; and encouraging use of community-based programs.
https://www.caregiving.org/resources/general-caregiving/
NAC conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues.
http://www.carf.org/ccrcListing/
CARF – Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities – provides accreditation services worldwide at the request of health and human service providers. Whether you are seeking rehabilitation for a disability, treatment for addiction and substance abuse, home andcommunity services, retirement living, or other health and human services, you can have confidence in your choice.
https://www.caregiver.org/hiring-home-help
Family Caregiver Alliance offers information, support, and resources for family caregivers of adults with chronic physical or cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, and other illnesses.
https://www.icgmc.org/
Since 1994, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County has enabled under-served, homebound seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence and dignity by helping them remain in their own homes through non-medical support services, provided free-of-charge.
https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html
Nursing Home Compare offers detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
https://www.goodwillhomemedical.org/
300 Benigno Blvd Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(609) 812-2210
https://www.medicaid.gov/
(800) 633-4227
https://www.medicare.gov/
(212) 616-2400
https://www.mymedicare.gov/
Registering with MyMedicare.gov gives you access to your personalized information at any time.
http://www.mealsonwheelsmercer.org/
Meals on Wheels of Mercer County is a comprehensive nutrition program committed to providing nutritious meals and related services which are designed to promote the independence, dignity, health and wellbeing of our homebound participants
http://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/aging-disability-resource-connection/office-on-aging/nutrition-project-for-the-elderly
The Mercer County Nutrition Project for Older Adults offers appetizing meals served in settings that bring people together for activities and social interaction. A caterer prepares a complete lunch each day which includes an appetizer, main entree, vegetables, bread, beverage, and dessert. This federally funded program encourages participants to make a suggested donation of $1 for their daily meal.
40 Lanning Blvd, East Windsor, NJ 08520
(609) 371-7192
999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 883-1776
2 Reading Street, Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 537-0236
30 Darrah Lane East, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 844-7048
1117 Route 130, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
(609) 259-1567
271 Clarksville Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 799-9068
https://www.rideprovide.org/
Greater Mercer RideProvide is a community based non-profit transportation service for seniors 65 and over and visually impaired adults residing in Mercer County, Plainsboro and the southern portion of Montgomery NJ. RideProvide helps members maintain their independence and reduces isolation by providing a safe, reliable transportation option.
https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/transportation-and-infrastructure/t-r-a-d-e
The County of Mercer through TRADE provides non-emergency transportation to residents of Mercer County who are elderly and to people with disabilities. It is the mission of TRADE to provide a safe, efficient and economical paratransit service to all eligible Mercer County residents by trained staff dedicated to the passengers’ special needs.
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