Welcome to the October 2008 edition of our e-newsletter.

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Website of Seniors Blue Book and Seniors Resource Guide of New Jersey

Our NJ Guides are published twice a year on the following schedule:

Bergen/Passaic: February & August
Morris/Somerset: March & September
Essex/Hudson/Union: May & November

We will eventually have 7 guides in NJ covering the entire state. If you are in need of any specific product or service outside of our current guide areas please call our Seniors Resource Line at 973-560-0064 and we will be happy to help you.

Our website at www.seniorsresourceguide.com contains much of the information which is published in the current issue of our guides. In addition, there are approximately 10 articles for each guide submitted by local professionals covering a myriad of topics.

Community Events Open to The Public

Bergen County

Oct - Saint Barnabas Hospice has 14 dates set in October for Volunteer training in locations in Union and Essex counties. To get more information on their volunteer training program call Spiro Ballas at 973-322-4866 to get an introductory package, application, and to discuss dates and locations.

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct - Assisting Seniors at Home is offering Free In-Home Analysis and 10% off the first 24 hours of service in the month of October for non-medical home care. For more information call Nick at 201-452-0945.

Oct - HomeWell Senior Care of Bergen & Passaic is offering a 10% discount off of the first months' services for Home Care when mentioning this e-newsletter. To contact them call 201-487-9220.

Oct - Opt2Care Senior Services is hosting an Alzheimer's Disease Conference on November 6, 2008 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052. The conference is open to professionals, seniors, and caregivers. The goal of the conference is to educate people about Alzheimer's disease, treatment options, and new research findings. The speakers will include experts from the Alzheimer's Association, Eden Alternative, National Center for Creative Aging, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and Bayonne Medical Center. Anyone interested in attending, needs to register for the conference by October 24, 2008 at www.opt2care.com or call us at 888-678-2243.

Oct 1 - Elder Care Options is conducting a Carergiver Support Group at CareOne at the Cupola from 5:30-6:30PM. To register call 201-444-8200.

Oct 1 - Elder Care Options is conducting a Carergiver Support Group at Sunrise Assisted Living of Paramus from 7:00-8:00PM. To register call 201-493-9889.

Oct 2 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Elder Law at the Mahwah Senior Activities Center at 1:00PM. For more information or to register contact Susan 201-529-5757 X 213.

Oct 2 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Estate and Tax Planning at the Ridgewood Community School at 7:30PM. For more information or to register call 201-670-2777.

Oct 6 - Total Hearing Care is conducting a Special Hearing Workshop at 214 Engle Street in Englewood. Participants will receive a FREE hearing screening and consultation with a Nationally Known Hearing Aid Expert. The general public is invited. To make your appointment, please call 201-567-1845 today.

Oct 7 - Sunrise Assisted Living of Edgewater is hosting an Oktoberfest Family Night w/ Firehouse Polka Band from 7:00-9:00PM. For more information or to RSVP call 201-941-6111.

Oct 7 - Total Hearing Care is conducting a Special Hearing Workshop at 214 Engle Street in Englewood. Participants will receive a FREE hearing screening and consultation with a Nationally Known Hearing Aid Expert. The general public is invited. To make your appointment, please call 201-567-1845 today.

Oct 7 - Join the Diversified Benefits Team for their annual Fall Dental Screening Program. Every Tuesday this month, they will offer a 2 for 1 special on all Dental Programs. Call Mark Heller toll-free at 1-888-866-8451 for details.

Oct 8 - Total Hearing Care is conducting a Special Hearing Workshop at 214 Engle Street in Englewood. Participants will receive a FREE hearing screening and consultation with a Nationally Known Hearing Aid Expert. The general public is invited. To make your appointment, please call 201-567-1845 today.

Oct 15 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Elder Law at the Friends of Midland Park at 7:00PM. For more information or to register contact Gloria Chau at 201-264-0468.

Oct 15 - Sunrise Assisted Living of Edgewater is hosting a VA Benefits Seminar presented by Barbara Steinberg of BLS Advisors from 6:30-8:00PM. For more information or to RSVP call 201-941-6111.

Oct 16 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Estate and Tax Planning at Paramus Community School at 7:00PM. For more information or to register contact Mary at 201-261-7800 X 3046.

Oct 18 - Sunrise of Woodcliff Lake is conducting a Lunch & Learn for Seniors & Caregivers at the Tice Senior Center at 411 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 from 9:45AM - 3:00PM. Please join them for an informative lunch & learn, featuring presentations on tax benefits for seniors, the importance of long-term care insurance, the Veteran's Benefit & who is applicable, as well as moving, staging, downsizing & selling your home. Raffle prizes will be auctioned off at the end of the event as well! Space is limited - please RSVP by October 14th to (201) 782-1888 or via email: woodclifflake.dcr@sunriseseniorliving.com.

Oct 22 - Woodcrest Health Care Center is hosting an Alzheimer's Support Group Dinner at 6:00PM followed by a presentation by noted elder law attorney, Robert Romano, Esq. at 6:30PM. For more information or to register call 201-967-1700.

Oct 23 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Ethics and Guardianship at Sunrise Assisted Living of Woodcliff Lakes at 4:30PM. For more information or to register contact Lauren at 201-782-1888.

Oct 23 - Sunrise Assisted Living of Edgewater is hosting a Knowledge is Power; Healthy Fit Seminar for Seniors presented by Fox Rehabilitation from 3:30-5:00PM. For more information or to RSVP call 201-941-6111.

Oct 25 - Sunrise of Woodcliff lake is hosting a Fall Open House & Antique Car Show Celebration from 10:00AM - 1:00PM. At this exciting event you can mingle with neighbors, residents and guests while checking out the best of the best on the road. You can also enjoy our free BBQ & refreshments! While you're there, meet their team, tour their community and find out what they do to make their community a place seniors are proud to call home. RSVP is needed by October 23rd to (201) 782-1888 or via email: woodclifflake.dcr@sunriseseniorliving.com

Oct 27 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Ethical Concerns for the Elderly at Bergen County Welfare and Social Workers. For more information or to register contact Agatha at 201-646-3980.

Oct 28 - The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades is hosting a seminar on Living Longer, Living Well presented by John Q. Trojanowski, M.D., Ph.D. and Virginia M.-Y. Lee, Ph.D., M.B.A., two University of Pennsylvania leading scientists and experts in aging research at 2:00PM. For more information or to register call Debra Turitz at 201-569-7900 X 305.

Oct 29 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Elder Law at the Midland Park Public Library at 7:00PM. For more information or to register contact Gloria Chau at 201-646-3980.

Oct 30 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Elder Law at the Glen Rock Community School at 7:30PM. For more information or to register contact Sue Johnson at 201-389-5011.

Essex County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct - Homewell Senior Care of Essex/Morris is offering a complimentary consultation for in-home care, along with a discount off of the first months' homecare services, when you mention this e-newsletter. Kindly contact 973-744-8989 for more information.

Oct - Opt2Care Senior Services is hosting an Alzheimer's Disease Conference on November 6, 2008 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ. The conference is open to professionals, seniors, and caregivers. The goal of the conference is to educate people about Alzheimer's disease, treatment options, and new research findings. The speakers will include experts from the Alzheimer's Association, Eden Alternative, National Center for Creative Aging, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and Bayonne Medical Center. Anyone interested in ted in attending, needs to register for the conference by October 24, 2008 at www.opt2care.com or call us at 888-678-2243.

Oct 11 - Brighton Gardens of West Orange is hosting an Alzheimer's Support Group from 11:00AM - 12:00 Noon. For more information call 973-731-9840.

Oct 19 - Brighton Gardens of West Orange is hosting a Fall Open House from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. For more information call 973-731-9840.

Oct 21 - Brighton Gardens of West Orange is hosting Part 1 of a 3 part series presentation on Long Term Care - What You Don't Know presented by a representative from Bankers Life from 7:00-9:00PM. For more information or to register call 973-731-9840.

Oct 22 - Brighton Gardens of West Orange is hosting a Free Lunch for Seniors from 12:00 Noon to 3:00PM. This will give you caregivers an opportunity to take some time off for Holiday Shopping while your loved one can enjoy an afternoon of lunch and entertainment. For more information call 973-731-9840.

Oct 28 - Brighton Gardens of West Orange is hosting a presentation on Hearing Loss presented by Talia Gotlieb of Gotlieb Hearing in recognition of National Hearing Aid Awareness Week. For more information call 973-731-9840.

Hudson County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct - Opt2Care Senior Services is hosting an Alzheimer's Disease Conference on November 6, 2008 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ. The conference is open to professionals, seniors, and caregivers. The goal of the conference is to educate people about Alzheimer's disease, treatment options, and new research findings. The speakers will include experts from the Alzheimer's Association, Eden Alternative, National Center for Creative Aging, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and Bayonne Medical Center. Anyone interested in attending, needs to register for the conference by October 24, 2008 at www.opt2care.com or call us at 888-678-2243.

Oct 7 - Join the Diversified Benefits Team for their annual Fall Dental Screening Program. Every Tuesday this month they will offer a 2 for 1 special on all Dental Programs. Call Mark Heller toll-free at 1-888-866-8451 for details. Oct 3 - The Atrium at Hamilton Park in Jersey City is hosting an Oktoberfest Happy Hour at 4:00PM. For more information call Marianne at 201-716-8000.

Oct 10 - The Atrium at Hamilton Park in Jersey City is hosting a Country Western Happy Hour at 4:00PM. For more information call Marianne at 201-716-8000.

Oct 16 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Senior Scams at Hoboken University Medical Center at 12:00 Noon. For more information or to register contact Elaine at 201-418-1315.

Oct 17 - The Atrium at Hamilton Park in Jersey City is hosting a Big Band Happy Hour at 4:00PM. For more information call Marianne at 201-716-8000.

Oct 24 - The Atrium at Hamilton Park in Jersey City is hosting a Motown Happy Hour at 4:00PM. For more information call Marianne at 201-716-8000.

Oct 31 - The Atrium at Hamilton Park in Jersey City is hosting a Haloween Costume Party and Happy Hour at 3:30PM. For more information call Marianne at 201-716-8000.

Hunterdon County

Oct - Senior Helpers of Somerset/Mercer/Hunterdon and surrounding areas is offering a $50.00 discount on your first 50 hours of service for non-medical in-home care along with a Free In-Home Assessment. Please call Jack Hoffman at 732-993-6991.

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct 30 - Alan Augulis, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Why Most Estate Plans Fail and What To Do About It at the Clinton Inn from 2:00-4:00PM and a second seminar from 7:00-9:00PM. For more information or to register call 908-222-8803.

Mercer County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Middlesex County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct 29 - Donald Vanarelli, Esq. will be exibiting at the National Caregiver's Conference in Iselin, NJ from 8:00AM-4:00PM. For more information on this event call 908-232-7400.

Oct 30 - Donald Vanarelli, Esq. will be presenting at the GANJI Conference in New Brunswick on Protection of Legal Rights: Access to Housing, Benefits and Employment. The conference is from 8:00AM - 4:00PM. For more information on this event call 908-232-7400.

Monmouth County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Morris County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct 7 - Total Hearing Care is conducting a Free Technology Seminar at Charlie Brown's Steakhouse in Denville. Join us for an informative presentation about the latest advancements in hearing technology given by our hearing care specialists. The general public is invited. To make your reservation, please call the Denville office at 973-627-0009 today.

Oct 9 - Total Hearing Care is conducting a Free Technology Seminar at Broccolini's in Madison. Join us for an informative presentation about the latest advancements in hearing technology given by our hearing care specialists The general public is invited. To make your reservation, please call the Morristown office at 973-656-1100 today.

Oct 29 - Arden Courts of Whippany is hosting a Dinner and Seminar on Home Safety for Individuals with Memory Impairments presented by the Alzheimer's Association from 6:30-8:00PM. For more information or to register call 973-581-1800 X205.

Ocean County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Passaic County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct - HomeWell Senior Care of Bergen & Passaic is offering a 10% discount off of the first months' services for Home Care when mentioning this e-newsletter. To contact them call 201-487-9220.

Oct 1 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Estate and Tax Planning at the Riverdale Women's Club at 8:15PM. For more information or to register contact Kathy at 973-884-2100 X 2234.

Oct 22 - Elder Care Options is holding a Caregiver Support Group meeting at Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne from 6:00-7:00PM. For more information or to RSVP call 973-628-4900.
Oct 28 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Elder Law Legal Aspects at the Wayne Adult School at 7:00PM. For more information or to register contact Eleanor at 973-988-7427.

Somerset County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct 3 - The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills is holding their annual Fall Rummage Sale to benefit the VNA of Somerset Hills. This is the oldest and largest Rummage Sale in New Jersey. The sale will take place at the Fairgrounds in Far Hills. For additional information call 908-766-0180 X140 or visit their website at www.visitingnurse.org.

Oct 12 - The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills is holding a Liberty Corner 4 Mile Road Race to benefit their Adult Day Center. Registration is at 8:00AM at the Harry Dunham Park in Liberty Corner. Kids' Dashes will be available for children. For additional information call 908-766-0180 X140 or visit their website at www.visitingnurse.org.

Oct 14 - Total Hearing Care is conducting a Free Technology Seminar at Snuffy's Restaurant in Scotch Plains on October 14. Join us for an informative presentation about the latest advancements in hearing technology given by our hearing care specialists The general public is invited. To make your reservation, please call the Watchung office at 908-756-5227 today.

Oct 16 - Joe A. Lambariello, Esq. of Swanicke & Lambariello, LLC will appear at Hovanian in Warren, NJ to lecture on Estate Planning at 7:30PM, For more information or to register call 908-754-4500.

Oct 29 - The Avalon at Hillsborough located at 393 Amwell Road is hosting a seminar on Caring for a Loved One with Dementia presented by Kathleen Ostertag, M.A., L.P.C., Counselor & Geriatric Consultant, Aging with Dignity and Choice at 6:30PM. A light dinner will be served. For more information or to register call 908-874-7200.

Nov 1 - Alan Augulis, Esq. is conducting a seminar on Why Most Estate Plans Fail and What To Do About It at the Bridgewater Marriot from 10:00AM-12:00 Noon. For more information or to register call 908-222-8803.

Nov 2 - The Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills is holding a Taste of the Hills buffet dinner including sampling of appetizers, main courses and deserts to benefit their Adult Day Center on Sunday November 2 at 6:00PM at the Fairwinds at the Basking Ridge Country Club. For additional information call 908-766-0180 X140 or visit their website at www.visitingnurse.org.

Sussex County

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Union County

Oct - The Volunteer Guild and the Office of Volunteer Services of RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital are always interested in recruiting volunteers, both adult and junior (age 14 and up). Flexible hours and a variety of opportunities exist with resident contact as well as performing other tasks. For more information call 908-771-5847.

Oct - Link to Life Personal Emergency Response Services is offering the option for Free Installation or the first month of service at no cost. For more information, please call 800-848-9399.

Oct - Opt2Care Senior Services is hosting is hosting an Alzheimer's Disease Conference on November 6, 2008 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052. The conference is open to professionals, seniors, and caregivers. The goal of the conference is to educate people about Alzheimer's disease, treatment options, and new research findings. The speakers will include experts from the Alzheimer's Association, Eden Alternative, National Center for Creative Aging, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and Bayonne Medical Center. If people are interested in attending, they need to register for the conference by October 24, 2008 at www.opt2care.com or call us at 888-678-2243.

Oct 9 - RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County, 40 Watchung Way in Berkeley Heights is hosting a Volunteer Guild Vendor Sale focusing on Jewelry. For more information call 908-771-5700.

Oct 16 - RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County, 40 Watchung Way in Berkeley Heights is hosting Caregiver & Alzheimer's Support Group in Room C318 from 1:00-2:00PM. For more information on this group call Liz Carabuena at 908-771-5828.

Oct 18 - Brighton Gardens of Mountainside is hosting an Octoberfest Celebration from 11:30AM - 2:30 PM. For more information on this event call 908-654-4460.

Oct 22 - Total Hearing Care is conducting a Free Technology Seminar at McLynn's Restaurant in Springfield. Join us for an informative presentation about the latest advancements in hearing technology given by our hearing care specialists The general public is invited. To make your reservation, please call the Springfield office at 973-379-4002 today.

Oct 23 - RUNNELLS Specialized Hospital of Union County, 40 Watchung Way in Berkeley Heights is hosting a Volunteer Guild Vendor Sale focusing on fragrances provided by R&K Fragrances. For more infomartion call 908-771-5700.

Oct 23 - Donald Vanarelli, Esq. will presenting at the 2008 Naela Conference (Council of Advanced Practitioners). Kansas City; "Financial Exploitation of the 26 Elderly: Impact On Medicaid Eligibility. For more information on this event call 908-232-7400.

Oct 25 - Brighton Gardens of Mountainside is hosting a seminar on Veterans Benefits presented by Barbara Steinberg of BLS Advisors at 11:00AM. For more information on this event call 908-654-4460.

Oct 29 - Donald Vanarelli, Esq. will be exibiting at the National Caregiver's Conference in Iselin, NJ from 8:00AM-4:00PM. For more information on this event call 908-232-7400.

Professional Industry Events

Oct - Opt2Care Senior Services is hosting an Alzheimer's Disease Conference on November 6, 2008 at the Wilshire Grand Hotel, 350 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ. The conference is open to professionals, seniors, and caregivers. The goal of the conference is to educate people about Alzheimer's disease, treatment options, and new research findings. The speakers will include experts from the Alzheimer's Association, Eden Alternative, National Center for Creative Aging, Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, and Bayonne Medical Center. Anyone interested in attending, needs to register for the conference by October 24, 2008 at www.opt2care.com or call us at 888-678-2243.

Oct 6 - Woodcrest Health Care Center is hosting a CEU Dinner Program on Family Therapy from 5:30-8:00PM. The seminar by Dr. Phil Feldman starts at 6:00PM. For more information or to register call 201-967-1700.

Oct 7 - The Seniors Resource Guide Essex/Hudson/Union Network Group Meeting will take place at the Westfield Center from 9:30-11:00AM. RSVP is required. Call Brian at 973-560-0064.

Oct 9 - Paragon Village is hosting a Free CEU event on Alzheimer's Disease for Nursing, SW's, CCM.s, LNHA's & CALA's from 9:00-11:00AM. The event will begin at 7:45AM with an Omlet Station followed by registration. For more information or to register call Peter King at 908-498-0118.

Oct 15 - The Chelsea at Warren is hosting a FREE CEU event entitled Understanding Depression and Suicide in the Elderly presented by Janet Pincu from Freedom Edlercare from 9:00AM - 12:00 Noon. Breakfast will be served from 8:30-9:00 and lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the event. For more information or to register call 908-903-0911.

Oct 23 - The Seniors Resource Guide Morris/Somerset Network Meeting will take place at Juniper Village in Chatham from 9:30-11:00AM. RSVP is required. Call Brian at 973-560-0064.

Oct 23 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a CEU seminar on Estate Planning for Disabled Persons at Hackensack Medical Center at 12:00 Noon. For more information or to register call Toni at 201-996-2120.

Oct 24 - Michael Manna, Esq. is conducting a CEU seminar on Alternative Living Options for Seniors at Sunrise Assisted Living of Wayne at 9:00AM. For more information or to register call Julie at 973-628-4900.

Oct 28 - Brighton Gardens of West Orange is hosting an CEU Event presented by Bayada Nurses on ALS-Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis from 8:30-11:00AM for Nurses and Social Workers -Comp. A continental breakfast will be served. To RSVP for this event call 973-731-9840.

Oct 28 - The Seniors Resource Guide Bergen/Passaic Network Group Meeting will take place at Sunrise Senior Living of Cresskill from 10:00-11:30AM. RSVP is required. Call Brian at 973-560-0064.

Health Update: Jury Duty Scam DO NOT DELETE WITHOUT READING !

This has been verified by the FBI (their link is also included below). Please pass this on to everyone in your email address book. It is spreading fast so be prepared should you get this call. Most of us take those summonses for jury duty seriously, but enough people skip out on their civic duty, that a new and ominous kind of fraud has surfaced. The caller claims to be a jury coordinator. If you protest that you never received a summons for jury duty, the scammer asks you for your Social Security number and date of birth so he or she can verify the information and cancel the arrest warrant. Give out any of this information and bingo; your identity was just stolen. The fraud has been reported so far in 11 states, including Oklahoma , Illinois , and Colorado . This (swindle) is particularly insidious because they use intimidation over the phone to try to bully people into giving information by pretending they are with the court system. The FBI and the federal court system have issued nationwide alerts on their web sites, warning consumers about the fraud.

Check it out here: http://www.fbi.gov/page2/june06/jury_scams060206.htm

And here: http://www.snopescom/crime/fraud/juryduty.asp

We hope you find this information useful. Please forward the link to this web page to family, friends and colleagues . Have a great day!

Sincerely,
Brian Eckert , Publisher
973-560-0064