Senior Citizens
This is a section of our website devoted to our senior citizens. All age groups can gain value in their lives by these issues, comments, and information to better enrich our community.
Nominations being accepted for WC Outstanding Senior Citizen
May is Older Americans Month! The Warren County Division of Aging & Disabilities Services is accepting nominations through April 16 for "Outstanding Senior Citizen of Warren County" 2021.
Warren County Aging Services Advisory Council
The Aging Services Advisory Council is seeking membership application for its vacancy.
Community Senior Center Virtual Activities
FREE Tax Preparation Program
NAMI Family To Family Classes
Starting March 3 at 7:00 PM
NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-session education program for family, friends and significant others of adults with mental health conditions. NAMI Family-to-Family provides information about anxiety, depressive disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Other topics covered include communication, problem solving, treatment and recovery.
Warren County Community Senior Center Lunch Menu
The senior centers are still closed for in-person lunches. Please notify Visiting Homemakers at 908-689-4140 to order your meal.
If you were previously going to the senior center for lunch, you can arrange to pick up your meal. If you went by county shuttle, you can still do that to get your meal. You just need to schedule the ride.
If you are homebound, you can call Visiting Homemakers at 908-689-4140 to inquire about home delivered meals.
Consumer Fraud Awareness
Beware Senior Scams and Fraud
Please join the Division of Aging and Disability Services for a WebEx presentation given by United States Postal Inspector, G.T. Botti
Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:30 AM
View flyer for more information ...
Time to Meditate: A Guided Virtual Class
Tuesdays, 11am
Warren County Division of Aging is offering virtual meditation classes through the library portal for Seniors 60 and older, residing in the County. Registration can be completed here.
Participants have to complete required forms / waivers during sign ups.
View flyer for more information...
Assistive Technology For Caregiving
LEARN HOW SIMPLE TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP
United Way of Northern New Jersey Caregivers Coalition is offering a free assessment by Assistive Technology Specialists to help create a tailored plan to meet your and your family’s needs.
The specialists will help to create a plan, provide the assistive technology (e.g. virtual assistants, drop-in cameras, smart plugs, video doorbells and more!) and educate the family on how to use the devices. Select devices will be provided to the caregiver/care recipient as needed. The team will also provide ongoing support to be sure the technology continues to meet your needs.
2021 Eligibility Limits
To know if you qualify for PAAD, Senior Gold or other Medicare savings programs, please call our office for a preliminary review.
The PAAD income eligibility limits for calendar year 2021 are:
- Less than $28,769 FOR A SINGLE PERSON
- Less than $35,270 FOR A MARRIED COUPLE
The SENIOR GOLD income eligibility limits for calendar year 2021 are:
- Between $28,769-$38,769 FOR SINGLE PERSONS
- Between $35,270-$45,270 FOR MARRIED COUPLES
Senior Planet
Senior planet.org is a web based portal that is now open for seniors to take advantage of their online learning classrooms, exercise and health programs, technology training and such. These are being offered for FREE through zoom lessons and is open for any one to join. One can either join for free or offer a volunteer donation and become an online member. During COVID-19 this website may be a great tool for individuals to connect with topics of their interest and choice to diminish social isolation.
The Warren Senior Voice - Spring 2020
Published by the Warren County Department of Human Services, Division of Aging & Disability Services-ADRC
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View senior survey ...
Webinar: How to Use VA Telehealth
The Division of Aging and Disability Services would like to inform you about an upcoming Webinar for Veterans
Date: April 16, 2020
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Subject: How to Use VA Telehealth.
To Register for the webinar visit:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edf-presents-accessing-va-telehealth-services-during-the-covid-19-crisis-tickets-101908412806
Senior Medicare Patrol and Medicare Scams Awareness
Please be advised that there is a significant amount of Medicare fraud and Scams that are currently occurring. The Administration for Community Living would like to advise individuals on services offered through Senior Medicare Patrol to prevent, protect and investigate Medicare Fraud amongst those Medicare beneficiaries.
Scammers are offering Medicare beneficiaries "free" screenings or cheek swabs for genetic testing to obtain their Medicare information for identity theft or fraudulent billing purposes. Fraudsters are targeting beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs, and door-to-door visits. Charles said that Good Samaritans of America, an alleged charity, is fraudulent and should be reported to Office of Inspector General. Visit https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/hotline or call 1.899.447.8477.
SMP strongly encourages people to review their explanation of benefit and Medicare Summary Notices. If you should have any concerns, need help disputing an insurance charge or need to report a fraud contact 1.877.SMP.4359. You can visit their website at www.seniormedicarepatrolnj.org. To request a presentation on Medicare fraud and Scams that are currently occurring across the Country and NJ, please reach out to our office.
View SMP Fraud Brochure...
View SMP Handout ...
Caregivers Café
Thursday, April 23, 2020
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
United Way Caregivers Coalition warmly invites you to the next gathering of our Caregivers Café.
The Café is a cozy evening...a time and place for caregivers to gather, unwind and connect with one another while painting. You will take your 12x12 canvas artwork home with you! Professional painting instruction provided by ARTstitution! Fun and light refreshments provided by your Caregiver Coalition friends!
Social Security Phone Scams
The Inspector General of Social Security, Gail S. Ennis, is warning the public that telephone scammers may send faked documents by email to convince victims to comply with their demands.
Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services Presents
Understanding Medicare Part D and Open Enrollment
Featuring Richard Grabowsky, Medicare Coordinator
- Learn about Medicare Parts A; B; C and D
- Know the changes you can make during Open Enrollment
- Protect yourself from marketing violations and fraud
- Certified Counselors will be present to assist with plan comparison
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 1 pm – 3 pm
National Memory Screening Program
FREE CONFIDENTAL MEMORY SCREENINGS
View flyer for more info and locations ...
Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)
- ADRC Handbook (.pdf)
- ADRC Website
Warren County Outstanding Senior Nominations
Nominations are due by March 27, 2019
To celebrate Older Americans Month, the Warren County Aging Services Advisory Council annually conducts a county-wide search for an older adult to honor with the Mary Louise Christine Outstanding Senior Citizen of Warren County Award. We seek your help in identifying a Warren County senior whose service to their community has benefited other residents to the extent that you feel they are deserving of this distinction.
Free Classes - WC Senior Center
Free classes open to Warren County Residents 60+ Years of Age
Community Immunization Information
With numerous myths and confusion surrounding vaccines, VNANNJ is pleased to offer an educational presentation to help you make sense of it all. Join us as we provide an overview of some of the most important adult vaccinations, as well as answer some of your most pressing questions:
- Will the Flu Vaccine give me the flu?
- Do I need a Chicken Pox vaccine?
- If everyone else has the MMR Vaccine, why do I need it?
Date: Thursday September 13, 2018
Time: 6:30 pm—7:30 pm
Location: Warren County Library—Northeast Branch 40 US-46, Hackettstown, NJ
Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Speakers Bureau
The Visiting Nurse Association of Northern New Jersey (VNA) wants to be invited to an upcoming meeting of your club, service organization, civic or employee group in greater Morris County.
- Experienced and knowledgeable speakers are available to give talks about your choice of topics including Caring for the Caregiver, Diabetes and You, Home Safety & Fall Prevention and Understand Hospice.
- Presentations are generally 30 minutes in length but can be tailored to meet your group’s needs and audience members are welcome to ask questions.
- Speakers are available for both daytime and evening events for groups as small as 4-5 or as large as several hundred.
Do You Have Concerns About Falling?
A Matter of Balance
Many older adults experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.
COACH TRAINING OFFERED
May 7 & 8, 2018
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Hospice Compassionate Care
We understand that families may feel overwhelmed while taking care of terminally ill loved ones. In order to ease that burden, we provide:
- A dedicated presence for patients and families on nights and weekends Specialty programs to prevent re-hospitalizations
- Thorough symptom management
- And a quick response time when it comes to patient needs
Wellness Programs
Volunteers Needed
The Warren County Community Senior Centers are looking for volunteers to play games, lead discussion groups, book clubs, instruct exercise programs, AND MORE at each of our four Center locations: Belvidere, Hackettstown, Phillipsburg & Washington.
To learn how you can join the fun as a participant, a leader, or a volunteer call Diane Gyorfi: 908-689-5208
PTR-1 Form
New Jersey Property Tax Reimbursement ("Senior Freeze") Application
Grandparent Scam - What You Need To Know
Please see link below received from NJ Adult Protective Services Coordinator with information on a scam targeting seniors.
View grandparent scam fact sheet ...
Donations Accepted
The Warren County Division of Aging & Disability Services always seeks donations of durable medical equipment such as: wheelchairs, walkers, canes, bed side rails, portable ramps, power chairs, scooters, hospital beds, and more.
Volunteers Needed
Our Senior Nutrition, Activities & ADRC Centers ("SNAAC") are looking for volunteers to play games, lead discussion groups and book clubs, instruct exercise programs, AND MORE at each of our four SNAAC locations: Belvidere, Hackettstown, Phillipsburg & Washington.
Busy Seniors:
The Busy Seniors from Liberty, Independence and surrounding areas meet every Friday at the St Peter and Paul parish hall (corner Hope Road and Rt. 46) in Liberty Township. The meeting is at 2 PM. anyone who would like too join our club will be welcomed.
"People usually get to the seniors club earlier than 2 o'clock and mostly everyone plays
cards. Some poker, some pinockle and then a game called pokerino which is like bingo. Another
table is the gab table. We also run monthly trips to Atlantic City ,these are paid for by the
individuals going. We have covered dish lunches on special occasions. We also have day trips
to various places. And we have cakes and coffee on meeting days. Join us!"
- Ken
Senior Services:
State of New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
Many links. Most interesting is perhaps the Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program.
