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Discount Dental Health Resource
A discount dental plan is a program that allows anyone to go to a board certified dentist in their own
neighborhood and pay a reduced rate for dental work. Discount dental services are fortunately available to
everyone. Call 888-866-8451 for more information. Tell them you found them on www.SeniorsResourceGuide.com.
Emergency Response Systems
Personal emergency response systems provide security to seniors by connecting them at any time to those who
can assist them. Systems include personal medical alert products and home alarm systems activated by pushing
a button. Visit our online database to find sources for these systems.
www.seniorsresourceguide.com/Morris-Somerset/search.php?region=NJ01&topic=203
Friendly Phone Calls
Caregivers of homebound elderly have the overwhelming responsibility of piecing together programs and
services that enable a person to remain at home successfully. A major piece of this puzzle is simply the
assurance that everything is okay on a daily basis. Friendly Phone Calls is a new service that provides
personal calls once or twice daily to ascertain the homebound senior is okay. Using an individualized
"script", calls are placed at agreed upon times so that the senior is available to answer. If
there is no response after three attempts at 10-minute intervals, a call is placed to a pre-determined
contact to alert that there may be a problem. The program is available to seniors throughout the Continental
United States and inquiries can be directed to 800-490-0302.
Hackettstown Community Band
The Hackettstown Community Band provides music entertainment to communities within the Warren, Sussex and
western Morris area. It is a volunteer organization composed of musicians from middle school on up to
retirees. Membership is open, there are no auditions or fees to join, and we provide uniforms for our parade
events. Contact Pat Robeski at 908-689-1186 or Pete Grice at 973-610-1308 for more information.
Hospice Services
Hospices provide individuals facing terminal illness with clinical and psychosocial care at home or in a
healthcare facility. Aside from patient assistance services can include clinical care with expertise in pain
control, symptom management, grief and loss counseling and other support services. Visit your online
resource and learn more about Hospice care.
www.seniorsresourceguide.com/Morris-Somerset/search.php?region=NJ01&topic=407
Need Answers about Senior Services?
Call the Seniors Blue Book Helpline at 973-560-0064. Our trained professionals can help you with questions
about senior housing, health services and community resources.
NJ EASE
The State of New Jersey initiated the NJ EASE (Easy Access, Single Entry) program to provide easy, local
access to a coordinated system of consumer responsive services. By using the State or Morris County NJ EASE
telephone numbers, individuals or caregivers can receive information on a variety of services designed to
foster the independence and dignity of Morris County citizens in need of assistance.
www.seniorsresourceguide.com/Morris-Somerset/NJEASE/index.html |
