Access2Wellness.com
Access to free or discounted medicines and medical products to those who qualify.
www.access2wellness.com
Adult Protective Services, New Jersey
A state agency to whom one should report abuse, neglect and/or exploitation of those over the age of 18.
www.state.nj.us/health/senior/aps.shtml
609-341-5467
Alzheimer’s Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter
Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.
www.alznj.org
400 Morris Avenue, Denville, NJ 07834
973-586-4300
American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
Support and information regarding benefits and rights of older Americans.
www.aarp.org
888-OUR-AARP
Area Agencies on Aging, New Jersey
“An Area Agency on Aging (AAA) which is designated in each of New Jersey's 21 counties to serve as the primary entity responsible for developing comprehensive, coordinated systems of community based services for older adults.”
www.state.nj.us/health/senior/sa_aaa.shtml
877-222-3737
Arthritis Foundation
Support and information for those afflicted arthritis.
www.arthritis.org
888-467-3112
Department of Health and Senior Services, New Jersey
www.newjersey.gov/health/index.shtml
800-367-6543
Department of Veterans Affairs
Information about benefits available to veterans and their spouses.
www.va.org
800-827-1000
Guardianship Association of New Jersey
GANJI is a not-for-profit organization of professionals, families, and individuals committed to supporting guardians and other surrogate decision makers in enhancing the lives of persons who require assistance.
www.ganji.com
Medicare
The official US Government Site for People with Medicare.
www.Medicare.gov
800-633-4227
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
We don’t just fund research. We fund results. Our mission: Speed a Parkinson’s cure.
www.michaeljfox.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
“Elder Law attorneys focus on the legal needs of the elderly, and work with a variety of legal tools
and techniques to meet the goals and objectives of the older client.”
www.naela.com
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
“A professional Geriatric Care Manager (GCM) is a health and human services specialist who helps families who are caring for older relatives. The GCM is trained and experienced in any of several fields related to care management, including nursing, gerontology, social work, or psychology, with a specialized focus on aging and elder care.”
www.caremanager.org
Or check out their videos on YouTube www.youtube.com
National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers New Jersey Chapter
“Geriatric Care Managers help aging and disabled adults to obtain the assistance they need to maintain a safe and dignified quality of life. They have extensive knowledge about the cost, quality and availability of services in the community.”
www.njgcm.org
National Council on Aging Benefits Services
A service of the National Council on Aging
www.benefitscheckup.org
National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Health
Leading the Federal Effort on Aging Research
www.nia.nih.gov
Building 31, Room 5C27, 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292, Bethesda, MD 20892
National Stroke Association
“With one mission and one voice, National Stroke Association has focused 100 percent of its
efforts on stroke for the past 25 years.”
www.stroke.org
800-STROKES
Strength for Caring
A Johnson & Johnson supported care-giving resource website.
www.strengthforcaring.com
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