Office on Aging
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The Monroe Township Office on Aging recognizes the diverse needs of all its senior members. The Center's goal is to provide seniors with opportunities and resources through its outreach services, personal counseling, Friends-in-Need program, transportation services and grant programs. These services combined with the center's regularly scheduled programs and activities encourage friendship, independence, community involvement and well-being in mind, body and spirit. The Monroe Senior Center does not endorse any of the resources listed on its Click the following the links below for senior programs, activities, calendar list and Tidbits. These links are in PDF format, please
COPSA INSTITUTE DAY PROGRAM FOR ALZHEIMER'S & RELATED DISORDERS
THE GALLERY AT BUCKINGHAM PLACE
JUST HOME
ST. PETER'S ADULT MEDICAL DAY CARE CENTER
Assistance for Disabled PersonsNEW JERSEY PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY, INC (NJP&A) NJP&A is the consumer-directed, non-profit organization that serves as New Jersey's designated protection and advocacy system for people with disabilities in the state. HEALTH CARE CONSUMER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HCCAP)
MIDDLESEX COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE DISABLED
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT ACCESS LINK Offers people with disabilities paratransit service which is comparable to the local bus service. Mini-buses and wheelchair access vans are used.
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES - DIVISION OF DISABILITY SERVICES
NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION (WORKFORCE NJ)
PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED (PAAD) State funded program to help eligible NJ residents pay for prescriptions, along with insulin, insulin syringes/needles, and certain diabetic testing material. See the Pharmaceutical page for eligibility requirements.
SENIOR GOLD N.J. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES
PROGRESSIVE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Hospitals & Medical CentersCAPITAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
PRINCETON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
University Medical Center at Princeton
Merwick Rehab Hospital and Nursing Care
Princeton House Behavioral Healthcare
Princeton HomeCare Services
Princeton Surgical Center
Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HAMILTON
ST. FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
SAINT PETER'S HOSPITAL
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY
COPSA - NJ Institute for Successful Aging
Vision, Hearing & Dental ProgramsTHE ASSISTIVE LISTENING TECHNOLOGY LOAN PROGRAM Loans of two types of assistive listening systems for up to 4 weeks to try. Through Piscataway Public Library. (732) 436-1633. Sponsored by NJ Division of Deaf & Hard of Hearing. 800-792-8339 and NJ Library for Blind & Handicapped, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Program (609) 530-3957. Web site: www.njlbh.org/assistive.html EYECARE AMERICA
HEAR NOW - STARKEY HEARING FOUNDATION
HEARING AID ASSISTANCE TO THE AGED AND DISABLED (HAAAD) Provides $100 reimbursement to eligible persons who purchase a hearing aid. Those who receive Medicaid or have full insurance coverage or retirement benefits are not eligible.
MACULAR VISION RESEARCH FOUNDATION
NJ COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED The Commission's goal is to provide and promote services through education, employment, eye health services. Will do in-home assessments/aids (vision).
NATIONAL LIBRARY SERVICE FOR THE BLIND & PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED Loans of books, magazines and music
NEW EYES FOR THE NEEDY Provides new prescription eyeglasses to the needy through a voucher program.
NEW JERSEY LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND & HANDICAPPED Large print books, Braille, books on tape, audio vision and more. Also Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
NJDA SENIOR-DENT PROGRAM (a service of the NJ Dental Association) Provides list of dentists who will give 15% discount on dental services to those eligible.
UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NJ-DENTAL CLINIC See UMDNJ under Medical Centers & Hospitals MEDICAID DENTAL PROGRAM See Medicaid
Local Assisted Living Facilities
BenefitsDepartment of Health and Senior Services Programs and services for older adults in New Jersey are summarized in a brochure entitled Are You A Senior Citizen? This lists programs by age.
New Jersey Department of Human Services
The Monroe Township Office on Aging is a satellite office for the Middlesex County Surrogate's Office.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD OF SOCIAL SERVICES
MEDICAID DISTRICT OFFICE
MEALS ON WHEELS
TaxINTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
NJ STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
NEW JERSEY PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS For an overview of all programs call 800 323-4400 or (609) 292-6400 or visit the web site at www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation Homestead Credit /REBATE (FAIR) The Homestead Credit/Rebate Program provides credits or rebates for homeowners and tenants who occupied their principal residence in New Jersey on October 1, paid property taxes on that dwelling either directly or through rent, and whose gross income for the entire year does not exceed certain limits.
Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze) The Property Tax Reimbursement Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases. The amount of the reimbursement is the difference between the amount of property taxes that were due and paid in the "base year" (the first year that you met all the eligibility requirements) and the amount due and paid in the current year for which you are claiming the reimbursement, provided the amount paid in the current year was greater. Property Tax Deduction/Credit Eligible homeowners and tenants who pay property taxes, either directly or through rent, on their principal residence in New Jersey are eligible for either a deduction or a refundable credit on their New Jersey resident income tax return. Homeowners and tenants may be eligible for a deduction or credit even if they are not eligible for a homestead rebate. Qualified residents may deduct 100% of their property taxes due and paid or $10,000, whichever is less. For tenants, 18% of rent paid during the year is considered property taxes paid. The minimum benefit is a refundable credit of $50. Go to Web site: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/ and click on the Property Tax Relief Program button, then select Property Tax Deduction Credit. Senior Citizen/Disabled Persons Annual Property Tax Deduction Annual Property Tax Deduction for Senior Citizens, Disabled Persons: Annual deduction of up to $250 from property taxes for homeowners age 65 or older or disabled who meet certain income and residency requirements. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. For Princeton Borough (609) 497-7625; for Princeton Township (609) 924-1058.Veterans Deduction Annual Deduction for Veterans Annual deduction of up to $250 from taxes due on the real or personal property of qualified war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Call local municipal tax office. For Princeton Borough (609) 497-7625; for Princeton Township (609) 924-1058. Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans Full exemption from property taxes on a principal residence for certain totally and permanently disabled war veterans and their unmarried surviving spouses. Unmarried surviving spouses of servicepersons who died on wartime active duty may also qualify. This benefit is administered by the local municipality. Call local municipal tax office. For Princeton Borough (609) 497-7625; for Princeton Township (609) 924-1058. Medical Equipment & SuppliesABBY LIFTS
AMBEST SURGICAL SUPPLY
ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (CP OF NJ)
BRUNSWICK AUTOMOTIVE & MOBILITY PROFESSIONALS
DELCREST MEDICAL SUPPLIES
MONMOUTHVANS & MOBILITY
MONROE MEDICAL SUPPLY
SENIOR WHEELS - motorized wheelchairs
Medicare Drug Discount Card The New Medicare Approved Drug Discount Card can help you save 10-25% on prescription drugs. This new program started in May 2004 and continuing through December 31, 2005. Enrolling is your choice. There are no income qualifications required to obtain a card. Medicare has contracted with private companies to offer the new drug cards until a Medicare prescription drug benefit starts in 2006. Each Card Company may have an annual enrollment fee, which is not to exceed $30.00. If your income in 2003 is no more than $12,123 for a single person, or no more than $16,362 for a married couple you might qualify for a $600.00 dollar credit. For more information you can go to www.medicare.gov,or by calling 1-800-MEDICARE 24 hrs a day. Seniors who qualify pay a $5.00 co-pay per prescription. Applications available at the senior center or by calling 1-800-792-9745. If make more than these may be available for senior gold. Middlesex County Rx is a new senior and disabled Citizens prescription Savings program. Sponsored by the County Freeholders, it is designed to provide special discounted pricing on prescription drugs. Prices based on wholesale prices to increase your savings. Eligibility is limited to Middlesex County residents who are 55 and older or residents receiving Social Security Disability Benefits. There are no income limitations, however any person receiving prescription coverage through an employer based or government-sponsored programs (i.e. PAAD or Sr. Gold) is not eligible. Membership in other discount prescription programs is acceptable. Enrollment is free. Forms are available at the senior center or by calling (800)633-0037. Motor Vehicle Discount NJ Farmers Market Program
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