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County Area Agencies on Aging help older adults and caregivers connect to a wide range of services. NJ4A does not replace your local office — we help you find it, and we advocate so those services stay strong.
Meals, nutrition counseling, and help staying well-fed at home or in the community.
What it is
Congregate meals are served at senior centers and other community sites. They provide a healthy meal and a chance to connect with other people.
Who it helps
Adults age 60 and older, and in many cases their spouses.
How to get started
Ask your local office for meal sites near you, including days, times, and any reservation steps.
What it is
Home-delivered meals provide regular nutrition and a well-being check. They are an important support for people who are homebound.
Who it helps
Older adults who have trouble leaving home to shop or cook, and in some cases their spouses.
How to get started
Contact your county office to ask about home-delivered meals, wait lists, and how to apply.
What it is
Nutrition services may include counseling, education, and connection to meal programs. Eating well supports strength, energy, and independence.
Who it helps
Older adults who want help with diet, nutrition, or related health concerns.
How to get started
Ask your local office about nutrition counseling or meal programs in your county.
Support that helps people remain safely and independently in their own homes.
What it is
Home care can include help with personal care and light household tasks so people can remain at home longer. Availability and eligibility vary by county and funding.
Who it helps
Older adults who need assistance with bathing, dressing, or other personal care at home.
How to get started
Call your Area Agency on Aging to discuss needs, eligibility, and what home care options exist locally.
What it is
In-home services can include homemaker help, chore services, and other supports that make daily life more manageable. What is offered depends on the county.
Who it helps
Older adults who need extra help to live safely at home.
How to get started
Describe the tasks that are becoming difficult. Your local office can explain which in-home supports may be available.
What it is
A care manager can assess needs, help build a plan, and coordinate services such as meals, home care, or transportation. This is especially helpful when needs are changing.
Who it helps
Older adults and caregivers who need help figuring out what services fit their situation.
How to get started
Contact your county Area Agency on Aging and ask about care management or options counseling.
What it is
Residential maintenance can include minor repairs or modifications such as grab bars or other safety improvements, depending on local programs.
Who it helps
Older adults whose homes need repairs or changes to stay safe and livable.
How to get started
Describe the home issue to your local office. They can explain whether repair or modification help is available.
What it is
Telephone reassurance programs place regular calls to check on someone’s well-being and reduce isolation.
Who it helps
Older adults who live alone, are homebound, or want a scheduled well-being call.
How to get started
Ask your local office whether telephone reassurance or a similar check-in program is offered in your county.
Rides to medical visits, shopping, senior centers, and other essential places.
What it is
Transportation services vary by county and may include shared rides, medical trips, or connections to local transit. Planning ahead is often important.
Who it helps
Older adults who no longer drive or need help getting to appointments and services.
How to get started
Call your county office with the trip you need — for example, a doctor visit — and ask how to schedule a ride.
Help for family members and friends who care for an older adult.
What it is
Caregiving can be rewarding and exhausting. County offices can help with information, support groups, training, and short-term relief so caregivers can rest.
Who it helps
Family members, friends, and neighbors who help an older adult with daily needs.
How to get started
Tell your local office that you are a caregiver. They can explain options such as respite, adult day programs, and caregiver counseling.
What it is
Adult day programs offer a safe place to spend the day with meals, activities, and supervision. They also give family caregivers time to work, rest, or take care of other responsibilities.
Who it helps
Older adults who need daytime supervision or social activity, and the family members who care for them.
How to get started
Call your county Area Agency on Aging to learn which adult day programs serve your community and whether help with cost is available.
Programs that support physical health, mental health, and social connection.
What it is
County aging offices connect people to health education, evidence-based wellness programs, and local activities that support independence.
Who it helps
Older adults and caregivers looking for wellness programs and health information.
How to get started
Ask your local office about wellness workshops, chronic disease programs, or health screening events in your county.
What it is
Fitness programs may include walking groups, balance classes, and other activities that reduce fall risk and support health.
Who it helps
Older adults who want to stay active, improve balance, or build strength.
How to get started
Ask your county office or senior center about fitness classes and evidence-based exercise programs.
What it is
County offices can help connect people to counseling, support groups, and community programs. Mental health is part of healthy aging.
Who it helps
Older adults and caregivers experiencing stress, depression, grief, or isolation.
How to get started
If this is a crisis, call or text 988. For ongoing support, ask your local office about mental health resources.
What it is
Senior centers offer activities, meals, fitness, and information. They are often a first stop for people who want to stay involved in their community.
Who it helps
Older adults looking for social activities, meals, classes, or a welcoming place to go.
How to get started
Ask your Area Agency on Aging for senior center locations, hours, and programs near you.
Protection from abuse and neglect, plus legal information for older adults.
What it is
Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation and works to connect people with safety and support. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Who it helps
Vulnerable adults who may be unable to protect themselves from harm, including many older adults and people with disabilities.
How to get started
If it is an emergency, call 911. To report a concern or ask about APS, call your local Area Agency on Aging or the statewide number at 1-877-222-3737.
What it is
Prevention includes public education, scam awareness, and support for people who may be isolated. NJ4A and county offices share information so communities can spot warning signs early.
Who it helps
Older adults, caregivers, and community members who want to recognize and prevent harm.
How to get started
If someone is in danger, call 911. For questions or to report a concern, call your local office or 1-877-222-3737.
What it is
Legal services through the aging network often focus on issues such as public benefits, housing, simple estate documents, or protection from exploitation. This is not a substitute for private counsel in every situation.
Who it helps
Older adults who need legal information or assistance related to aging issues.
How to get started
Ask your county Area Agency on Aging about legal clinics, referrals, or senior legal assistance.
A starting point when you are not sure what you need or how to begin.
What it is
Information and Assistance staff help you understand options and connect to the right program. You do not need to know the name of a service to call.
Who it helps
Anyone looking for aging services in New Jersey — older adults, caregivers, or professionals.
How to get started
Call 1-877-222-3737 or your county office and describe what you need in your own words.
What it is
Outreach helps people who are hard to reach — including those who are homebound, isolated, or unsure where to turn — learn about available support.
Who it helps
Isolated older adults, caregivers, and community partners who can help spread the word.
How to get started
If you know someone who may need help, call your local office. You can also ask how to share information in your community.
Many Older Americans Act services are for people age 60 and older. Some programs also help family caregivers. Eligibility, wait lists, and costs vary by county and by program. There is no statewide application that covers everything.
The best first step: call your county office or 1-877-222-3737 and describe what you need. You do not have to know the program name.
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