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Senior Services provided by Family Service of Morris County keep older adults independent and in their homes through social day centers, caregiver respite, in-home case-management, financial literacy and programs for the blind and visually impaired.

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FSMC Adult Day Centers

The FSMC Adult Day Centers provide affordable social day care for seniors in a safe, stimulating, supervised environment. Nutritious meals are offered and transportation options are available. Family Service operates three Adult Day Centers conveniently located in Madison, Morris Plains and Succasunna. For information about a Center in your area contact:

Annie Bossard, Site Coordinator in Succasunna at (973) 598-8469, abossard@fsmc.org

Nancy Arluna, Program Director in Morris Plains at (973) 326-7288, narluna@fsmc.org

Lauren DuBeau, Program Coordinator in Madison at (973) 822-8006, ldubeau@fsmc.org

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Senior Cents

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 Charlotte Wilson, Program Coordinator at cwilson@fmsc.org at (973) 538-5260 x 241.

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Friends of the Blind

Friends of the Blind is a program that links volunteers with a visually impaired individual 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 ext. 234 or by email at dglen@fsmc.org.

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For a volunteer application packet, please click here.

Senior Care Management Services

Senior Care Management Services are 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 Morristown. We also provide specialized care management services for seniors with challenging behaviors under a grant from the Grotta Fund for Senior Care. For more information, contact David Haggerty at dhaggerty@fsmc.org or (973) 538-5260 x212.

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Caregiver Outreach in the Workplace

Caregiver Outreach in the Workplace provides individuals who work for a large or small business, and who are caring for an elderly loved one, the benefits of resource information, education and consultation. Family Service’s professional geriatric care manager provides this program to the caregiver or employer. The information workshops are offered year-round, with curriculum updates each sping and fall. Expert advice is brought 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,CMC at 973-538-5260 x226 or by email at ldeutsch@fsmc.org.

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Caregiver Support Groups

A free caregiver support group is held the second Wednesday of every month at the FSMC Adult Day Center in Madison from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The group is geared for any caregiver who provides supervision, monitoring, or direct care to an older family member. For more information, call Lauren DuBeau at ldubeau@fsmc.org or call (973) 822-8006..

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Caregiver Initiative

Supportive Counseling is provided to caregivers to help them manage the stress and frustration of caring for their loved one. For more information, contact Lauren DuBeau at ldubeau@fsmc.org or call (973) 822-8006.