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Dear Valued Readers,
Welcome to the 43rd edition of the Seniors Blue Book. With each passing edition the Seniors Blue Book continues to grow in size, accessibility, and information. I want to offer you my heart felt thanks for continuing to turn to and trust the Seniors Blue Book as your primary go to source for anything and everything that is related to seniors, caregivers and their well being.
It is our mission to provide you with all possible options and opportunities that are available in an easy to read format. The guide is broken down into three main sections; Community Resources and Services, Home Health Care & Non-Medical Home Care Agencies and Senior Housing. We include definitions of these services and indicate which companies offer these in the appropriate Home Health and Housing Grids.
We continue to offer the Solutions for Seniors resource help line at 973-560-0064 for those that need help navigating the information within our publication and website and to offer FREE assistance to those that wish to ask for our information assistance.
SeniorsBlueBook.com is our dynamic website that will not only offer all of the information listed in the Seniors Blue Book, but empower the viewer to find local events and activities and post their own events and activities. The community calendars will be interactive and I am expecting avid participation from both seniors and their providers. SeniorsBlueBook.com will also be offering senior professionals their own senior calendar for networking opportunities, promotion of their own events and job opportunities. The community calendars are only a smidgen of the new information that will be available on SeniorsBlueBook.com. Please log on and check it out for yourself. I promise that you will bookmark SeniorsBlueBook.com and come back again and again. Thank you for your continued support and give me a call or an e-mail if you have any suggestions or comments that will further enhance the Seniors Blue Book.
Sincerely, LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER
Our guide is divided into 3 distinct sections and divided by color tabs.
Mobility
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
AIP Mobility Plus (Veteran Owned) (ad on page 33) ..............................................................973 607-3211
Back Home Safely (ad on page 33) ..............................................................973 219-4147
Senior Choices of NJ – an Ask-Carol Company (www.ask-carol.com-tammy) (ad on page 13) ...............................................................862 397-9707
The Olive Group, LLC (www.theolivegroupllc.com).............................................954 892-8209
PERSONALIZED VISITATIONS
Health Care Connect, LLC (myhealthcareconnect.com) ..............................................908 832-0417
The Olive Group, LLC (theolivegroupllc.com) .....................954 892-8209
PLACEMENT SPECIALISTS
Assisted Living Locators (www.morristown.assistedlivinglocators.com) ...................973 536-1250
Health Care Connect, LLC (myhealthcareconnect.com) 908 832-0417
Senior Choices of NJ – an Ask-Carol Company (www.ask-carol.com-tammy) (ad on page 13) ...............................................................862 397-9707
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
This section is alphabetical. You will find hundreds of different services and organizations that work with seniors and their families. This includes professional services, such as Adult Day, Care Management, Elder Law, Social Security, Senior Centers, etc...
HEALTH AT HOME –SKILLED AND NON-MEDICAL CARE AGENCIES
This section offers two different comparison spreadsheet/grids; one for Skilled Care at home and one for NonMedical Care and Personal Assistance at home. First familiarize yourself with the different services that are offered by each agency. You will find definitions about each service within each section. Many options exist; we hope this will help you find a provider to meet your specific needs.
SENIOR HOUSING
First you should familiarize yourself with the many options available and determine which one is best for your needs. You will find definitions on each type of housing within the housing section. Then turn to our easy to read comparison grids. The grids are divided into 4 categories, depending on the type of community: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Alzheimer’s Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. The buildings are listed by county so you can zero in on the specific areas you are looking for.
A+ EYEGLASSES
MobilEyez, LLC (ad on page 9) (mobileyezusa@gmail.com) ... 908 809-9664
Ask your facility director about bringing us on-site
eyeglasses
ACCESSIBILITY SOLUTIONS
ADULT DAY SERVICES
Adult day programs are for elders who need a place to stay during daytime hours because they have difficulty functioning alone (i.e. dementia or physical limitations). The programs offer purpose and stimulation. Most facilities place participants into groups with specific limitations. For more information call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064.
(ad on page 75)
Adult Day (ad on page 74)
COUNTY Courtyard Adult Day (ad on page 74)
Adult Day Care at Merry Heart
Assisted
(ad on page 75)
SOMERSET COUNTY
Adult
ADVANCE FUNERAL PLANNING
Did you know someone develops Alzheimer’s every 65 seconds?
With over 500,000 New Jersey residents living with Alzheimer’s we want you to know the Alzheimer’s Association is here to help.
We provide the following Programs and Services to help.
Your support of these Signature Events enable us to provide our Programs and Services to families and communities of care throughout New Jersey.
The Greater New Jersey Chapter Headquarters is located in Florham Park. To learn more about becoming a volunteer or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit alz.org/nj.
AQUATIC THERAPY
Aquatic Therapy at Chilton Sports Medicine 242 W Pkwy, Pompton Plains ..............................................973 831-0717
Morris County Division on Aging .........................................973 285-6848 Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services ............................................................ 908 704-6346
ASSESSMENTS
PLACEMENTS
Care Connect, LLC (www.myhealthcareconnect.com) ..................................... 908 832-0417
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Brough & Dangler Funeral
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Cremation New Jersey (ad on page 9)
CARE MANAGEMENT
Care Management agencies provide assistance and guidance in coordinating long term care, in-home care, or other services based on a needs assessment and an individualized care plan.
Health Care Connect, LLC (myhealthcareconnect.com) ................................................ 908 832-0417
The Olive Group, LLC (www.theolivegroupllc.com) ............................................. 954 892-8209
CARE MANAGEMENT – NOT FOR PROFIT
MORRIS COUNTY
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest
256 Columbia Tpk, Florham Park ..................................... 973 765-9050
Morris County Division on Aging (Morris Twp) ...................973 285-6848
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, 150A W High St, Somerville ......... 908 725-7799 x108
Senior Initiatives Benefits Admin 425 Amwell Rd, Hillsborough ........................................... 908 874-3800 Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services 27 William St, Somerville ................................................. 908 704-6346
CARE OPTIONS SPECIALIST
Assisted Living L ocators (www.assistedlivinglocators.com/morristown) ................... 973 536-1250
CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONER
CERTIFIED PATIENT ADVOCATE
A certified patient advocate researches illness and disease, coordinates and monitors healthcare, and facilitates communication among all the patient’s caregivers, doctors and hospitals. Certified patient advocates navigate the healthcare system with the patient; providing guidance throughout the medical continuum, ensuring the patient understands their diagnosis, prognosis and treatment options. Services include discharge planning, care management, obtaining and monitoring home healthcare agencies, as well as placement in rehabilitation, assisted living and/or skilled nursing facilities.
Health Care Connect, LLC (www.myhealthcareconnect.com) ..................................... 908 832-0417
Jewish Family Service of MetroWest 256 Columbia Tpk, Florham Park ..................................... 973 765-9050
Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, 150A W High St, Somerville ......... 908 725-7799 x108
Morristown
COUNSELING & MENTAL HEALTH
SOMERSET COUNTY
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
CREMATION PLANNING
MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
DENTAL RESOURCES
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DISCOUNTED CREMATION & FUNERAL PACKAGES
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
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DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
LTC Scripts (www.ltcscripts.com) (ad on page 13) ........................................................... 844 572-7478
ELDER ABUSE
Abuse Protection/Adult Boarding Home (MCDOHS) .......... 973 326-7282 Adult Protection Information ............................................... 800 773-1366 New Jersey Foundation for Aging.........................................609 421-0206 NJ Coalition for Protection of Vulnerable Adults ( NJCPVA) .......................................... 908 526-8800 Office of the Ombudsman (Long Term Care) ....................... 609 943-4026 Woodbridge Multi-Service on Aging ..................................... 732 382-4700
ELDER LAW
ELEVATORS FOR THE HOME
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEMS
A Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) is an electronic device designed to let you summon help in an emergency. A PERS has three components: a small radio transmitter (a help button carried or worn by the user); a console connected to the user’s telephone; and an emergency response center that monitors calls. When emergency help (medical, fire, or police) is needed, the PERS user presses the transmitter’s help button, sending a radio signal to the console. The console automatically dials an emergency response center where the caller is identified. The center will try to determine the nature of the emergency. If the center cannot contact you or determine whether an emergency exists, it will alert emergency service providers to go to your home.
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Tailored Legal Services for Your Specific Needs
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Probation Administration of Estates Elder Law Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts Real Estate | Business Succession Planning 973-604-0294 - LOBEJ.com/ms
EMPLOYMENT & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset Cty (LSVC) ......................... 908 725-5430
Morris Cty Division on Aging PO Box 900, Morristown .................................................973 285-6848
National Council on Aging (NCOA) ............................ 973 829-8400 x221
Newton Medical Center Volunteer Program 175 High St, Newton..........................................................973 579-8370
RWJ Somerset Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Center, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville – Diabetes Exercise Program ............................................ 908 203-5972 – Medical Wellness Exercise Program .............................. 908 203-5972 – Osteoporosis Exercise Program ..................................... 908 203-5972
Shiman and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center 755 Talamini Rd, Bridgewater ........................................... 908 725-6994
Somerset County Health Promotion .....................................908 704-6341
FOOD RESOURCES
American Dietetic Association .............................................. 800 366-1655
Food and Nutrition Information Center ................................ 301 504-5719
New Jersey Department of Senior Affairs .............................. 609 943-3345 SNAP ................................................................................... 800 221-5689
MORRIS COUNTY
American Red Cross Meals on Wheels .................................. 973 538-2160
B oonton Township ............................................................... 973 402-9414 (continued on next page)
FOOD RESOURCES –MORRIS
FUNERAL & CREMATION INSURANCE
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Simple Cremation New Jersey (ad on page 9)
FUNERAL PLANNING
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad
page 9)
Bradley-Braviak Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
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HEALTH SCREENINGS
Community
HEARING RESOURCES
HOME MAINTENANCE
HOME MARKET ANALYSIS
HOME MODIFICATIONS
HOME SAFETY EVALUATIONS
Mobility Plus (Veteran Owned) (ad on page 35) ...........................................................
HOSPICE
Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psycho/social care at home or in a healthcare facility. The mission of hospice is to assist patients and allow them to live the last stage of their lives with dignity; and to supplement routine clinical care with expertise in pain control, symptom management, grief and loss counseling, as well as support services. Most hospices accept Medicare/Medicaid, insurance and private pay. For more information call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064. OUR PREFERRED HOSPICE PROVIDER
HOSPITALS
MORRIS COUNTY Chilton Medical Center, 97 W Pkwy, Pompton Plains ........... 973 831-5000 Morristown Medical Ctr, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown ........ 973 971-5000 Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health 130 Powerville Rd, Boonton ................................................973 316-1800 Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital 25 Pocono Rd, Denville.....................................................973 625-6000 Saint Clare’s Dover Hospital 400 W Blackwell St, Dover ............................................... 973 989-3000
Adria Gross, the founder of MedWise Insurance Advocacy, is a NYS-licensed insurance broker/ consultant, finds loopholes which insurance companies deny claims, helps individuals resolve medical LTC and rehabilitation claim matters.
IV THERAPY SERVICES
LTC Scripts (www.ltcscripts.com) (ad on page 13) ........................................................... 844 572-7478
LIBRARIES
MORRIS COUNTY
B oonton Holmes Public Library ............................................ 973 334-2980
Denville Township Public Library...........................................973 627-6555
Dover Free Public Library ...................................................... 973 366-0172 East Hanover Library ............................................................ 973 428-3075
Florham Park Free Public Library ........................................... 973 377-2694 Jefferson Township Library ................................................... 973 208-6115
Kinnelon Public Library .......................................................... 973 838-1321 Library of the Chathams ....................................................... 973 635-0603
Lincoln Park Public Library ................................................... 973 694-8283
L ong Hill Township Public Library ....................................... 908 647-2088 Madison Public Library .......................................................... 973 377-0722
Mendham B orough Public Library ......................................... 973 543-4152
Simple Cremation New Jersey (ad on page 9) 345 Main St, Chatham..................................................
MOBILEYEZ, LLC
MobilEyez, LLC (ad on page 9) (mobileyezusa@gmail.com) ... 908 809-9664 cell / 862 295-1651
Ask your facility director about bringing us on-site to provide cost- effective eyeglasses
MOBILITY EQUIPMENT
Mobility Equipment dealers specialize in serving the mobility needs of the elderly and physically challenged. This includes stairlifts and wheelchair lifts, ramps, elevators, walk-in tubs as well as customized equipment like wheelchair vans and reduced effort driving controls. For more info: 973-560-0064.
OUR PREFERRED MOBILITY EQUIPMENT SUPPLIERS
AIP Mobility Plus (Veteran Owned) (ad on page 35) ........................................................... 973 607-3211
Back Home Safely (ad on page 35) ........................................................... 973 219-4147
PERSONALIZED VISITATIONS
PLACEMENT
ROBERT LAPIDUS
Broker / Sales Associate
Robert.Lapidus@cbmoves.com
Morristown, NJ 07960
REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Rehabilitation facilities offering acute or sub-acute care to help individuals recover from accident, brain injuries, strokes, and other debilitating occurrences on both an in-house and outpatient basis. Please see our Skilled Nursing Grid for more information.
RETIREMENT & LEGACY PLANNING
Wm. A. Bradley & Son Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
345 Main St, Chatham..................................................
Bradley, Haeberle & Barth Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
Bradley, Smith & Smith Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
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Bradley, Brough & Dangler Funeral Home (ad on page 9)
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Simple Cremation New Jersey (ad on page 9)
ROAD SCHOLAR
Road Scholar – Travel For People Who Love To Learn (www.roadscholar.org/join19)
SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Community Theatre, 100 S St, Morristown ......................... 97 3 539-8008 Hackettstown Community Band ............................................973 610-1308
SENIOR CENTERS
MORRIS COUNTY
B oonton Senior Center, 126 N Main St ............................... 973 402-0540
Chatham Senior Citizen Center, 58 Meyersville Rd ............... 973 635-4565
Denville Senior Citizen Center, 95 E Main St .......................973 625-9842
East Hanover Senior Citizen Center, 96 Mt Pleasant Ave ... 97 3 428-3060 Florham Park Senior Center, 111 Ridgedale Ave ..................... 97 3 410-5393 Jefferson Senior Citizen Center, 54 Schoolhouse Rd ............. 973 208-1001
Lincoln Park Senior Citizen Center, 34 Chapel Hill Rd.........973 694-6100
SENIOR CENTERS
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L ong Hill Township Senior Citizen Ctr, 769 Valley Rd ......... 908 626-1101
Montville Senior Citizen Center, 356 Main St ..................... 973 299-5087
Morristown Senior Citizen Center, 200 South St................ 97 3 292-6690
Alliance For Caregiving NAC........................ info@caregiving.org New Jersey Division of Senior Affairs .................................... 609 943-3437 The National Association For Homecare ................................202 547-7424
MORRIS COUNTY
50 PLUS Club of the Chesters, 20 Parker Rd, Chester ..........908 879-5355 Activities at Senior Resource Ctr, 50 Rte 24, Chester ........... 908 879-2202
Adult School of the Chathams, Madison, Florham Park and the Hanovers, 33 Green Village Rd, Madison .............. 97 3 443-9222 American Red Cross, 29 Elm St, Morristown ........................ 97 3 538-2160
Atlantic Health Stroke Support Group ................................... 973 971-4412 B ooks by Mail Program for Morris County...........................973 285-6970 Caregiver Support Grp, 540 W Hanover Ave, Morris Twnshp ........ 973 326-7288 Chatham Twp Sr Citizens Club, 234 Southern Blvd ............. 97 3 377-0652 East Hanover Sr Citizens Club, 96 Mt Pleasant Av .............. 97 3 428-3062 Florham Park Sr Citizens Club, 111 Ridgedale Av, .................. 97 3 822-2763 Hope House Home Sharing , 19-21 Belmont Ave, Dover .. 973 361-5555 x145 Morris Cty Div on Aging, PO Box 900, Morristown ............97 3 285-6848 Morris Township Senior Citizens Club ................................... 973 326-7371
NJ Ease, 340 W Hanover Ave, Morris Township..................... 877 222-3737
NORWESCAP RSVP, 53 Stickle Ave, Rockaway .................... 97 3 784-4900 Old Guard of Morris Co Inc, 1 Ralph Stoddard Dr, Madison......... 97 3 377-6200 Sr Citizen Club (Hanover Twp), 1000 Rt 10, Whippany ......... 97 3 887-7551
Housing and Resources for Aging Well
SENIOR
SOMERSET COUNTY
American Corps Corporation for National Service ............... 800 942-2677
Caregiver Education, PO Box 3000, Somerville...................908 704-6346
Cooperative Housing Corporation (Shared Housing)
62 E High St , Somerville .................................................. 908 526-8130
A non-sectarian facility offering a variety of weekly activities for seniors: discussions, special trips, educational prog, entertainment events/ concerts. M, T, W feature fitness progs: aquatics and Healthy Bones - mah jong, bridge and club meetings with a kosher meal. Holidays are celebrated with traditional foods and entertainment. Participation in a weekly intergenerational prog with children.
Somerset County Office on Aging & Disability Services ....... 908 704-6346
Telephone Reassurance Program PO Box 3000, Somerville ................................................... 888 747-1122
DOROT’s University Without Walls ......................................... 973 763-1511 Friends of the Blind Family Svc of Morris County................... 973 538-5260
National Federation of the Blind of New Jersey ...................... 973 759-3622
New Jersey Association of the Blind-Deaf ................................ 732 805-1912
NJ State Lib for the Blind & Physically Handicapped ............. 800 792-8322
Prevent Blindness New Jersey ............................................... 800 850-2020
Seeing Eye, The ....................................................................... 973 539-4425
Vision L oss Alliance of New Jersey ......................................... 973 627-0055
WALK-IN BATH TUBS
AIP Mobility Plus (Veteran Owned) (ad on page 35) ........................................................... 973 607-3211 Back Home Safely (ad on page 35) ........................................................... 973 219-4147
HOME CARE SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS
DIABETIC CARE – Refers to services including patient assessment specific diet information, management of the disease process, medication management and education on all the above. Services are provided by Registered Nurse under the supervision of a M.D. Some agencies may have certified diabetic nurse instructors or cardiac care specialty RN’s in their employ.
ENTERAL FEEDING – Enteral feeding, or tube feeding, is a way to deliver nutrients through a tube if you cannot take food or drink through your mouth.
HOUR MINIMUM – The least number of hours a Non-Medical Home Care Agency will be available for hire. Medicare certified Home Health Agencies are not on a specified time frame.
HOSPICE – Refers to a comprehensive program of care to patients and families facing a life threatening illness. Hospice emphasizes palliative rather than curative treatment. The dying are comforted. Professional medical care is given, and sophisticated symptom relief provided.
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) – Refers to any medical treatments/medications that need to be introduced into the body via a patient’s veins. Numerous IV Therapies can be provided in a patient’s home under supervision of a MD. Some of these include: inter-infective/antibiotic therapies, hydration therapy, pain management, chemotherapy and central line care and maintenance.
MED-ALERT SYSTEMS – Personal medical alert products activated by pushing a button.
PRIVATE DUTY PERSONAL CARE – Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), homemaking, companionship and other non-medical in home care. These services are available for hire after, or in conjunction with, Medicare certified services. Private payment, Medicaid and Veterans Benefits are a few of the ways personal care can be paid for.
PSYCHIATRIC CARE – Refers to the agencies’ ability to offer services related to psychiatric support with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness. Services may include counseling or administering of medications.
SOCIAL WORKER – A clinical social worker whose purpose in health care is to enhance, promote, maintain, and restore the best possible social abilities of the patient or family. Services provided may be preventive, developmental, or remedial in nature.
HOME CARE SKILLED CARE AGENCIES
Home Health Agencies provide health care professionals to an individual in a variety of settings. Most agencies have a registered nurse to do an appraisal to determine a patient’s needs. For more information call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-006 4.
OUR PREFERRED SKILLED CARE HOME HEALTH AGENCIES
HOME CARE SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS continued
THERAPY SERVICES (ST, PT, OT, RT) –
Speech Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat speech and swallowing disorders. Speech therapy can treat speech, language, cognitive skills or swallowing.
Physical Therapy – Refers to services for the treatment and the rehabilitation process where a physical therapist will often stretch, strengthen, facilitate muscles, challenge balance, test coordination abilities, teach home exercise programs and enhance basic mobility skills.
Occupational Therapy – Refers to services to assess and treat patients to improve their ability to perform tasks in their daily living and working environments. Patients
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may have mental, physical, developmental, or emotional disabilities. Therapists also help them to develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. Occupational therapists help clients not only to improve their basic motor functions and reasoning abilities, but also to compensate for permanent loss of function. (continued on page 56)
HOME CARE NON-MEDICAL CARE AGENCIES
Some of the services that non-medical agencies provide clients include: assistance with everyday activities called Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) which are required to manage one’s physical needs, including personal hygiene and grooming, dressing, eating, and moving around. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are also provided by these agencies such as: laundry management, medication reminders, meal preparation and helping with errands and transportation. Sometimes this type of care is needed temporarily, such as during recovery from an illness or injury, and sometimes it is needed indefinitely due to the natural process of aging. Non-medical care can provide peace of mind for family members, knowing that their loved ones have someone supervising them and helping with activities that are necessary to live independently. Private payment, Medicaid, Veterans Benefits and Long Term Care Insurance Policies are a few of the ways personal care can be paid.
SKILLED CARE DEFINITIONS
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Respiratory Therapy – Refers to services for care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. It may include the therapeutic use of medical gases and their equipment, environmental control systems, humidification, aerosols, ventilator support, bronchi pulmonary drainage and exercise, respiratory rehabilitation, assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and maintenance of natural, artificial, and mechanical airways.
TRACH CARE – Refers to care administered to patients who have undergone a tracheotomy. A tracheotomy is a surgical procedure in which a cut or opening is made in the windpipe (trachea). The surgeon inserts a tube into the opening to bypass an obstruction, allow air to get to the lungs, or remove secretions.
WOUND
CARE – Refers to services for providing diagnosis and treatment for ulcers, pressure sores and other wounds. Treatments may include but is not limited to irrigations, dressing, and wound vacs. Some agencies may employ specialty nurses to provide and instruct in care specifically for patients with more complicated wounds.
NON-MEDICAL CARE DEFINITIONS
24 HOUR CARE – Refers to “round the clock treatment” in a home environment. The care may be shared by multiple caregivers or by a single caregiver.
24 HOUR ON CALL – Refers to someone being available 24 hours a day to speak with.
ACCREDITED – Accrediting agencies are professional groups that establish and monitor voluntary, industry wide standards to ensure that patients receive quality home health care services. The Commission on Accreditation for Home Care, Inc. (CACH) and Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) are two of the accrediting agencies.
ADLs – ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING – Assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, getting in and out of a bed or chair, walking and eating otherwise know as activities of daily living.
ALZHEIMER’S DEMENTIA CARE – This refers to personnel of the agency that are specifically trained to provide care to those that are afflicted with Alzheimer’s or other dementia related problems.
BONDED – Means that a bonding company has secured money that is available to the consumer in the event they file a claim against the company.
FREE ASSESSMENT – Agencies that do not charge for the initial assessment of the client which is usually facilitated by a nurse or other professional capable of providing a detailed care plan.
HOMEMAKER/COMPANION – Non-medical assistance with meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, activities, outings, companionship and other household duties. These agencies are licensed
HOURLY MINIMUM – This refers to the minimum number of hours that an agency provides service.
INCONTINENCE - Lack of voluntary control over urination or defecation.
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CARE DEFINITIONS
Fellowship Village Continuing Care Retirement Community877-758-2115
908-852-8089
908-864-6888
908-738-9721
Hackettstown Senior Housing
732-545-9430
908-684-5009
Laurel Circle
Heath Village
973-543-2666
Mira Vie at Warren
Heritage Manor
India Brook Village (Morris Cnty Housing Authority)973-540-0389
973-966-5483
Parkside Village
Ridge Oak Senior Housing 908-221-0266
Somerville Senior Housing 908-722-4244
Stonebridge at Montgomery 800-218-3456
910-495-6100
732-873-3888
800-890-7739
Juniper Village
973-584-0004
The Residence at Basking Ridge
973-453-3650
Wilentz Senior Residence (at The Oscar and Ella Wilf Camnpus for Senior Living)
At Mira Vie Senior Living, you should expect to be treated like family. That’s been our approach since the beginning. With individualized plans and purposebuilt communities, our uniquely comprehensive professional support services are provided as necessary to our residents while respecting both their independence and integrity. EXCEPTIONAL INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE
908-860-9023
908-431-1300
When it comes to memory care EXPERIENCE A DIFFERENCE MAKES
For over 25 years, Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care has cared for individuals living with many different types of dementia.
800 Hamburg Turnpike Wayne, NJ 07470 973-942-5600
510 Prospect Avenue West Orange, NJ 07052 973-736-3100
ALZHEIMER’S/DEMENTIA ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES –Licensed assisted living facility or skilled nursing facility that specialize in delivering care to victims of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Communities are typically bedroomstyle rental units with common areas for dining and activities. Many are locked for residents’ safety. Specifically trained staff usually serves the special needs of this population. Amenities vary for each community.
ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES – Typically apartment-style with kitchenettes and private baths. Some offer companion accommodations. Personal assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, eating and ambulation. Rates vary from an all-inclusive to base rates with levels of care. Amenities vary for each community.
CCRC – Continuing Care Retirement Communities offer all levels of care on one campus (independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing). An endowment fee may be required that entitles residents to use assisted or skilled services when needed throughout their lifetime. Each community offers varied buy-in and payment plan options.
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SENIOR HOUSING DEFINITIONS
DAY CARE – Any provider can elect to provide day/night services on a short or long term basis. Rates typically include a place to rest, one or two meals and snacks and activities for the day. Licensed communities are prohibited by law to promote these services without a specific license.
INDEPENDENT HOUSING – Apartments and communities for adults 55+ with little or no senior support services (e.g. no meals, etc.).
INTERMEDIATE CARE – 24 hour inpatient care residents who need licensed nursing supervision and supportive care, but do not require continuous nursing care. Residents may receive full assistance with ADL’s and transfers. Residents receive meds from a nurse following a doctors orders and may receive outpatient rehab services. Facilities may use a nurse as a their consultant and the residents receive periodic assessments from a licensed practitioner.
PRICE ALL INCLUSIVE – Price listed includes any and all amenities a community has to offer.
RESPITE CARE – Otherwise known as a short-term stay. Any provider of IL, AL, ALZ or SNF care can elect to provide fully furnished accommodations to a person for a short period of time. Rates usually quoted on a daily basis and are typically inclusive of all services and amenities.
RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES – Housing designed specifically for mature adults. Typically Studio, 1 BR or 2 BR rental apartments with full kitchens, and private baths are available. Services include meal plans, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and maintenance. Amenities are usually abundant; formal libraries, computer stations, swimming pools, gardens, and other social gathering spaces. Rates are monthly and typically based upon size/ location of apartment.
SKILLED CARE – 24 hour licensed nursing services, eight hours of which are RN covered. Patient may receive rehab services either inpatient or out-patient and may be fully dependent for ADL’s. Patients receive medications by an RN according to a licensed physicians orders.
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SKILLED NURSING CARE FACILITIES – Providing 24/7 care for residents and offering full assistance with ADL’s. Daily rates typically include a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bath, meals, activities, transportation, phone service, cable TV and all personal/nursing care. Payor sources usually accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, VA, some insurance plans and private sources.
TYPE 1 CARE – Residents may need significant assistance with 2 ADL’s and minimal assistance on more than 2 ADL’s daily. The resident must also be able to evacuate a community under their own power and have stable health. Residents receive 24/7 monitoring and may have an independent home health agency help with services.
TYPE 2 CARE – Residents receive full assistance with ADL’s and are able to permit aging in place. Residents may require the assist of one person for transfers and evacuations. Residents receive 24/7 monitoring and may have an independent home health agency help with services. ~
