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NJ Aims to Keep Seniors at Home

A New Jersey healthcare program known as Global Options, which helps seniors age in place rather than nursing homes, is earmarked for a big boost in funding under Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed 2013 budget. New Jersey is moving forward with its push to help seniors remain in their homes and communities and avoid nursing homes for as long as possible. While the majority of the state’s Medicaid long-term care spending still pays for nursing home care, the shift to home and community-based services is evidenced by the growth of Global Options, a major state program that provides nursing-home eligible Medicaid recipients with home-based support services like visiting nurses and housekeeping aides. http://bit.ly/HiIzO4

Senior ministry offers many programs

All seniors of Saint Peter parish over the age of 65 who are interested in sharing experiences, learning new skills and gathering useful resources to support their current life journey may join us for our Senior Ministry programs. Events for the week include: Learning spanish with Andrea on Monday, 2/6, Knit & Crochet with Kathy and Carol or Fit & Focused with Rossana on Tuesday, 2/7, Trivia with Rocky on Wednesday, 2/8, Fit & Focused with Rossana and Rosary Recitation with Jay on Thursday, 2/9. On Friday, February 10th there will be a guest speaker, Jack Callahan, talking on “Prison Ministry”.

Officials often act after damage done

"He had all these schemes," Assaiante said in a Sept. 26 interview at his two-story Dutch Colonial on a leafy street in Merchantville. "He would try to explain it to me and go through these little diagrams and make me initial them. I said, 'I will listen, but I don't know what the hell you are talking about.' All I told him is that I wanted to protect my principal. I was in dread of losing my assets." http://bit.ly/uvquaB

Senior Health Fair

vaccine The 2011 Seasonal Influenza and Pneumonia Immunization Program begins at the annual Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, October 5 in Cooper River Park, starting at 10 a.m. and continuing through 2 p.m. The event is free to Camden County residents 60 years and older. In addition to seasonal flu shots, the Senior Health Fair will feature dozens of health information tables, games and prizes and lunch for all senior citizens who attend the annual Senior Fair, now in its 17th year. The flu shots are provided for no-out-of-pocket cost. Seniors that register with the Camden County Division of Senior and Disabled Services will enjoy a complimentary lunch at the fair. Call 1-800-955-2446 toll-free to RSVP. “The launch of the flu shot program is traditionally coordinated with the senior health fair because men and women age 65 and older are among the high priority groups for annual shots,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Health Department. Freeholder Rodriguez reminded seniors receiving MEDICARE to bring their Medicare ID cards with them. For other information, contact the county Department of Health and Human Services at 1-800-999-9045, or log onto www.camdencounty.com the county’s website.

2011 Flu Shot Schedule

Free Senior Citizen Legal Workshops

The Camden County Freeholder Board’s Division of Senior & Disabled Services and the Surrogate’s Office will hold free legal workshops for senior and disabled residents to receive a Last Will and Testament, an Advance Directive for Health Care (Living Will) and Power of Attorney. The workshops will take place at the County Store at Voorhees Town Center on October 3, 11 and 17. Space is limited; you must register at (856) 566-2920.

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