Resources for Seniors

Medicare/SHIP Counseling: State Health Insurance Assistance Program

 
Free, objective, confidential help is available to New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have questions about Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Part D.  Experienced volunteer counselors will help individuals understand the different Medicare plans, choose the most cost effective prescription drug coverage, learn about potential gaps in coverage, and learn how to address claims issues.
Schedule an appointment with a trained SHIP counselor by contacting the Verona Health Department at 973-857-4832. Essex County residents can also call 973-637-1717.

Resources for Seniors:

Safety:

• Emergency Contact Registration Form
• 14 Ways to Help Seniors Avoid Isolation
• Preventing Falls at Home
• Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors | A Home Design Guide
• Consumer Safety
• Moving Tips for Seniors
• 60+ Resource Guide
• A Guide to Helping Senior Citizens Stay Safe at Home
• Aging in the Home Safely

Finances:

• Senior Freeze Information (Property Tax Reimbursement) 
• PSE&G Financial Assistance
• VeteranAid.org
• Property Tax Relief Programs
• Economic Security for Seniors Facts
• Veterans Benefits for Seniors
• Cost Saving Programs for Drugs & Utilities
• Financial Resources for Seniors
• Resources for Seniors Surviving on Social Security
• Financial Glossary for Retired Seniors

Health:

• Senior Health Resources
• Nutrition Guide for the Aging and Elderly 
• Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging

Planning:

• The Boomer’s Roadmap for Aging in Place: How to Prepare Today for your Senior Year
• Guide to Senior Assisted Living
• Planning for the Future for Seniors with Special Needs
• A Senior’s Guide to Using Computers and Software
• Legal Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia
• Moving Tips for Seniors
• Government Programs for Elderly Parents  

Caregivers:

• The Benefits of Cooking with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide  
• Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
• Additional Resources for Caregivers
• Assisted Living in NJ
• United Way Resources:
  • Pathways for Caregivers Introduction  
  • Section A: Caregiving for an Aging Loved One  
  • Section B: Caregiving for a Loved One with a Disability  
  • Section C: Caregiving for a Loved One with Mental Illness  
  • Section D: Information for All Caregivers  
  • Appendices

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