Older adults flock to beautiful Monmouth County to retire among friendly faces and easy access to beach views. Recent reports state that more than 100,000 seniors live throughout Monmouth County, taking advantage of everything this area has to offer.
Fortunately, Monmouth County takes special care to serve its older adult population. Here are just a few resources and support services available right in your suburban backyard.
Medicare Explanation and Assistance
The Monmouth County Office on Aging, located in Freehold, offers a variety of services to older adults, including assistance with Medicare Part D questions. Medicare can be challenging to understand, especially while trying to comprehend choices and phrases like “the doughnut hole.” Fortunately, the Office on Aging team has Part D specialists on staff to help seniors throughout the county. Call to schedule an appointment.
Active Senior Centers
Monmouth County boasts multiple senior centers throughout the area, some of which are also kosher congregate meals sites. Centers such as the one located in Red Bank offer a variety of social activities and events throughout each month. These sites are ideal for catching an exercise class, enjoying a meal, or meeting up with some new friends.
Education and Support Groups
Hospitals and community centers throughout Monmouth County offer a variety of caregiver and individual support groups. The Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, for example, offers multiple monthly dementia-specific support groups, while Monmouth Medical Center hosts cancer support groups regularly.
Meals on Wheels
For seniors who would benefit from more structured nutritional support, the Monmouth County Meals on Wheels program is an excellent choice. Seniors can receive meals five days per week and have the option to apply for additional deliveries on the weekends.
Vision Care Assistance
Monmouth County is home to the active Middletown Township Lions Club, a community organization dedicated to helping citizens of all ages. Their free vision care program includes eye exams, follow-up care, and even eyeglasses to those who demonstrate a financial need.
Project Lifesaver
Family members of seniors living through the early stages of dementia can find peace of mind with Project Lifesaver, an initiative from Monmouth County. Project Lifesaver is a bracelet that’s outfitted with a radio frequency device. The Sheriff’s office can easily locate a senior who is wearing the bracelet in the event that they become lost. Currently, this service is available at no cost to eligible seniors throughout Monmouth County.
Veteran Support
Monmouth County has a Veterans Services Office located in Freehold. The team there is ready to support veterans of all ages with assistance and referral services, including Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare.
Senior Living Solutions
Seniors throughout Monmouth County have a variety of senior living options at their fingertips, without ever having to leave the area they love. There are many communities that offer varying levels of care, from independent living to assisted living to dementia care.
At Arbor Terrace Middletown, we focus on exceptional care, meaningful relationships, and active socialization. We aim to take full advantage of everything Monmouth County has to offer, and our activity calendars are full of trips and events throughout Middletown and its surrounding areas. We frequent the beach and sometimes even roll into New York City to experience its hustle and bustle for the day before heading home to our beautiful community.
Our experts are ready to help you navigate the senior living waters and answer any questions you may have about levels of care or services. Arbor Terrace Middletown offers a number of senior living options — independent living, assisted living, and dementia care — all on one beautiful campus.
We love Monmouth County and support the area’s businesses and agencies. Call us today to set up your personal tour and see what makes our community so special.
