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New Jersey EASE.
NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
(877) 222-3737
www.nj.gov/health
Free services and Educational Opportunities through
your county-run office on aging or
New Jersey Health and Senior Services
800-792-8820
www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits
Long Term Care
www.state.nj.us/health/ltc/index.html
www.state.nj.us/health/consumer/choice/services.htm
Are you a
caregiver? Find out more at:
www.aoa.gov/wecare
www.careguide.net
www.aarp.org/caregive
www.caregiver.org
Administration
on Aging
Garegiver resources
www.aoa.gov/caregivers
Care Planner
www2.careplanner.org
Online decision support tool for seniors, individuals
with physical impairments, and their caregivers
caregivers.com
www.caregivers.com
Information and referral network for caregivers and
seniors
Caregiver-Information.com
www.caregiver-information.com
Basic and practical information for people caring for
loved ones with Alheimer's disease, stroke, and brain
injury.
caregiverZone.com
www.caregiverzone.com
Information, referrals for senior housing, home health,
care and support, senior centers, medical professional,
emotional and financial counseling, additional resources,
and caregiving tips.
Caregiving.com
www.caregiving.com
Online support groups and articles on caregiving
Children
for Aging Parents
800-227-7294
www.caps4caregivers.org
Information, referrals and support for caregivers of
the elderly and chronically ill
DOROT Caregivers'
Connections
(877) 819-9147
www.dorotusa.org/seniors
Offers a wide range of topics over the phone. For
info on workshops and to receive a catalog call
212-769-2850 or toll free 877-819-9147
Contact-Lori Friedman, CSW
Eldercare
Locator
800-677-1116
www.eldercare.gov
Help with locating aging services in every community
throughout the United States
Family Caregiver
Alliance
800-445-8106
www.caregiver.org
Information on caregiving, and online support groups;
California-focused
GetCare.com
www.getcare.com
Information and assistance regarding long-term care
choices
Government
Benefits
www.benefitscheckup.org
Grotta Foundation
for Senior Care
973-761-4900
GROTTA1@aol.com
Susan Friedman, Executive Director
76 South Orange Ave., Suite 305
South Orange, NJ 07079
Healthfinder
www.healthfinder.gov
Free internet guide to consumer health information from
the US Department of Health and Human Services
Medicare.gov
800-MEDICARE
www.medicare.gov
The Official US Government site for people with Medicare
National
Alliance for Caregiving
www.caregiving.org
Support for family caregivers and the professionals
who serve them
National
Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
520-881-8008
www.caremanager.org
Information on geriatric care management, and a free
online care manager search tool
National
Family Caregivers Association
800-896-3650
www.nfcacares.org
Support for those who care for chronically ill, aged,
or disabled loved ones
National
Organization for Rare Disorders
www.rarediseases.org
800-999-6673
New Jersey
Foundation for Aging
www.njfoundationforaging.org
609-421-0206
To Improve and expand resources available for new and
innovative approaches to delivering services to the
aging population that promote dignity and independence
Society for
Social Work Leadership in Health Care
866-237-9542
www.sswlhc.org
Dedicated to promoting the principles of social work
within the health care system
Society on
Aging of New Jersey
www.sanjonline.com
A nonprofit organization committed to enhancing the
knowledge and skills of those working with older adults
and their families.
Support Groups
in NJ
800-367-8274
www.njgroups.org
NJ Jersey Self Help Group Clearinghouse
United Hospital
Fund
212-494-0700
www.uhfnyc.org
Publisher of Always on "Call: When Illness Turns
Families into Caregivers"
William and
Sylvia Silberstein Institute for Aging and Dementia
New York University School of Medicine
aging.med.nyu.edu/programs/health_assessment1.html
Medical Care for Your Relative with Alzheimer's disease
"In and Out of the hospital"
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