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Always Best Care Serving Northern New Jersey
We serve Northern New Jersey including the Counties of Bergen, Essex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset and Union
90 Days Free of Lifeline Emergency Medical Alert!
We are offering 90 days free Lifeline Emergency Medical Alert service with every new start of in-home care from Always Best Care Senior Services. This offer is valid with the equivalent of 20 or more hours of in-home care per month over 90-day period. Cannot be combined with any other offers. Offer subject to change without notice. Offer expires April 15, 2012. Call 877-667-8990 for more information.
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Accessible Van Rentals from Arcola Mobility
Arcola Mobility is offering accessible van rentals thorught Wheelers. This service is available around Newark Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and Kennedy Airport. There is pick-up and delivery available to/from home, office or airport and 24 hour emergency service. Customers have the choice of "side entry" or "rear entry" wheelchair accessible vans. Each mini-van is equipped with easy loading ramps and four point wheelchair tie-down system. Call 1-800-272-6521 for more information.
www.arcolamobility.com/rentals

Cable Television Discount
The cable television companies sometimes offer a discount rate for cable television reception to senior citizens age 62+ or disabled individuals meeting income and residency eligibility requirements of the PAAD program. This program only applies if there is no more than one non-senior citizen-disabled person in the household. For more information contact the New Jersey board of Public Utilities at 800-624-0331.

Direct Deposit - A Safer, Easier Way to Get Your Benefits
800-333-1795
Direct deposit is the best way to get your Social Security or SSI payment. It is safer and easier than a check, because your money goes straight to your account on your payment day. Now, signing up is easier than ever. Call Go Direct or visit the website today!
www.GoDirect.org

Fishing in NJ is Free to NJ Residents that ate 70 and over
609-984-5545
New Jersey residents of at least six months, ages 65 though 69, may obtain a fishing license at a reduced fee. If blind, there is no charge for a fishing license to New Jersey residents. For residents over the age of 70 no license or trout stamps are required. A driver's license or other acceptable proof of age containing date of birth and physical description will function as the actual fishing license for those 70 or over. To apply for a license, contact the NJ Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Fish, Game & Wildlife.

Government Agencies on Aging
Area Agencies on Aging (AAA's) are local government agencies that provide information and resources to seniors and their families. These agencies offer a variety of information on community services, advocacy issues, and provide ombudsman service programs. Get to know how these organizations can help.
Bergen County Division of Senior Services - 201-336-7418
Passaic County Office on Aging - 973-569-4032

Hearing Test & Evaluation in Englewood and Fairfield
Total Hearing Care is offering a free hearing test and evaluation by their professional staff of Certified Audiologists and Dispensers at their Englewood and Fairfield locations. Call the location nearest you for an appointment: Englewood - 201-567-1845 or Fairfield - 973-244-0600.
www.NJhearingaids.com

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
800-633-4227
You can join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan in the following ways: By paper application: Contact the company offering the drug plan you choose and ask for an application. Once you fill out the form, mail or fax it back to the company. On the plan's website: Visit the drug plan company's website. You may be able to join online. On the www.medicare.gov website: You will also be able to join a drug plan at the Medicare website by using Medicare's online enrollment center. By Phone: You can join a drug plan by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and talking to a Medicare customer service representative. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.
www.medicare.gov

Senior Citizen Pass
800-843-6420
New Jersey Residents age 62 or older are entitled to a Senior Citizen Pass which allows the holder free entry and free parking at any park, forest or historic site administered by the Division of Parks & Forestry. This pass does not include overnight camping or other fees within the facilities. Application for the pass should be made to Administrative Services, Division of Parks & Forestry, NJ Department of Environmental Protection.

Sunrise Senior Living
Learn more about Sunrise Senior Living in Northern New Jersey. There are 8 communities to choose from locally. All the communities offer a variety of senior lifestyles, care services and living options. It is always important to start looking and reviewing senior communities before need arises.
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