Caregiver Resources

Without assistance, taking care of a loved one while still managing personal responsibilities can be a difficult task without assistance. The Healthy Aging Program at Atlantic Health System suggests the following helpful resources for caregiver information:

Respite Care

Respite care provides short-term, temporary relief from caregiving responsibilities through the use of outside services to help prevent or delay permanent facility placement. Many families utilize respite care to “take a break” for their own health and well-being. Respite can be used for a few days or a few weeks, depending on the needs of the caregiver.  Forms of respite care can include home health services or temporary facility placement. Many assisted living and skilled nursing facilities offer discounted respite rates for short-term stays. 

Statewide Respite Care Program

The Statewide Respite Care Program provides respite care services to relieve their unpaid caregivers of stress arising from the responsibility of providing daily care. Services include home health aides, medical or social adult day care, private duty nursing, or a short-term stay in a skilled nursing facility. Visit the  Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) of New Jersey or call 1-877-222-3737, or visit the State Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services.

More Resources:

• Aging & Disability Resource Connection of New Jersey (ADRC)
  1-877-222-3737
  
  
• Alzheimer’s Association of New Jersey
  973-586-4300
  
  
• Atlantic Home Care
  973-379-8400
  
  
• Atlantic Private Care
  973-540-9000
  
  
• Caregiver Action Network
  202-772-5050
  
  
• Caregiver Coalitions of the United Way of Northern New Jersey 
  Morris County: 973-993-1160 x139
  North Essex: 973-746-4040 x209
  Somerset County: 908-253-6534
  Sussex County: 973-579-3040
  Warren County: 973-579-3040
  
  
• Caregivers Connections
  1-877-819-9147
  
  
• Catholic Charities – Assistance for Caregivers of Elderly Individuals
  908-497-3900
  
  
• Coalition on Family Caregiving
  908-522-5495
  
  
• Cornerstone Family Programs
  973-538-5260
  
  
• Eldercare Locator
  1-800-677-1116
  
  
• Family Connections – Caregiver Connections Program
  973-675-3817
  
  
• Jewish Family Services of Metrowest
  973-765-9050
  
  
• Morris County Caregiver Support Program
  800-564-4656
  
  
• New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
  1-800-367-6274
  
  
• NJ 2-1-1 Partnership
  1-800-435-7555
  
  
• Passaic County CARES (Caregivers Assistance Relief Education and Support)
  Provides a broad array of services for Passaic county caregivers to better understand and utilize services while providing care to others.
  973-569-4060
  
  
• SAGE Eldercare
  908-273-5550
  
  
• Senior Resource Center
  For seniors and caregivers in western Morris County
  908-879-2202
  
  
• Thomas Glasser Caregivers Center at Overlook Medical Center
  908-522-6348
  
  
• Veterans Administration (VA) Caregiver Support Services
  855-260-3274 – National VA Caregiver Support hotline
  
  
• Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Northern New Jersey
  1-800-WE-VISIT (1-800-938-4748)
  
  
• Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Somerset Hills
  908-766-0180
  
  
• WellSpouse Association – Support for Spousal Caregivers
  1-800-838-0879