Family Service of Morris County

Strengthening Individuals, Families and Communities

Senior Services

The Senior Services of Family Service of Morris County not only assist the elderly but also provide support to those caring for them.

•   The Time Out Adult Care Centers provide affordable social day care for seniors and the disabled in a safe, stimulating, supervised environment. Nutritious meals are offered and transportation options are available. Family Service operates three Time Out Centers conveniently located in Madison, Morris Plains and Succasunna. For information about a Time Out Center in your area contact: Ellen Brody, Program Director in Madison at (973) 822-8006, Nancy Arluna, Program Director in Morris Plains at (973) 326-7288, or Marianne Terry, Program Director in Succasunna at (973) 598-8469.

•   Caregiver Support Groups, held monthly with a professional facilitator offering peer support, coping skills and assistance in managing day-to-day situations and longer term needs. For more information, contact Ellen Brody in Madison at (973) 822-8006 or Nancy Arluna in Morris Plains at (973) 326-7288.

•   Friends of the Blind is a program that links volunteers with a blind person in the community. Volunteers provide support and friendship to help maximize independence. For more information on the Friends of the Blind program, contact Dina Glen, Program Coordinator at (973) 538-5260.

•   Caregiver Outreach in the Workplace provides individuals who work for a small business and who are caring for an elderly loved one all of the benefits of resource information, education and consultation that is found in larger corporations. Family Service’s professional geriatric care manager provides this program at no cost to the caregiver or employer. The information workshops are conducted in the spring and fall, bringing expert advice to caregivers on a variety of topics to educate, assist in decision making and relieve stress. Services can be customized for individuals or groups and can be accessed on-site, at Family Service, by phone or by email. For more information contact, Lucille Deutsch, CALA at 973-538-5260 or by email at Ldeutsch@fsmc.org.

•   Senior Cents, a money management and advocacy program for seniors and the disabled in the community, uses trained volunteers to enable the older adult to control their finances and remain independent. For more information on the Senior Cents program, contact Ann Boland, Program Coordinator at (973) 538-5260.

•   Senior Care Management Services  This program is provided under a contract with the County of Morris. The Care Management Program includes a complete assessment of a senior's needs, benefit screening, and coordination of appropriate services. Care Management services are available under this program for seniors age 60 and over, who live in Hanover, Harding, Mendham, Chatham, Florham Park, Madison, Long Hill Township, Morris Plains and Morris Township. For more information call Barbara Longo, Care Manager at (973) 538-5260.

•   The Senior Resource Center at the Church of the Messiah in Chester is a program in partnership with the Messiah Community Resource Corporation to assess and provide senior and caregiver services to that portion of the County. For more information contact the Senior Program Developer, Kerry Dannecker, MSW at (908) 879-2202.

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