Manchester Township Senior Services
732-657-8121 Ext. 5002 Brenda Sloan - Director Click here for information about Farm Market Vouchers
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How Much Will It Cost Me? There is no charge for any Senior Services.However, the program provides the opportunity for individuals to make a voluntary contribution for services received. All donations are confidential. No one will be denied service because they will not or cannot contribute.
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Manchester Senior Services Is Funded By: • A grant from the Ocean County Office of SeniorServices with Title III Older Americans Act of 1965,as amended through a grant from the New JerseyDept. of Health and Senior Services; • Local Municipal Contributions; |
A Senior Advisory Committee, made up of elected and appointed membersmeets five times a year to inform and advise the Mayor of concerns and theimplementation of the Senior Program objectives.The meetings are open to all interested personsFor dates and times of meeting, contact Manchester Senior Services .at 732-657-8121, ext. 5002 |
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New Jersey EASE Easy Access Single Entry Manchester Senior Services Department has been designated by the Ocean CountyOffice of Senior Services as an access site for the New Jersey EASE Program.NJ EASE is a state and county partnership which promotes the well-being of olderNew Jersey residents, age 60 and over, by providing easy, local access to services and programs.Our goal is to foster the independence and dignity of older adults by making it easier to choose services.NJ EASE access sites will provide, or arrange for, the following core consumer services:
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Information and assistance are provided on a wide range of programs and services, such as social and recreational programs, transportation, homemaker services, home-delivered meals, pharmaceutical assistance to the aged and disabled, etc; referrals to other agencies, and help contacting them if needed. |
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One-Stop Eligibility Screening for a wide range of programs such as: PAAD, Lifeline Utility assistance, and others. |
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| Outreach Visits in the home, if needed, to provide eliegibility screening and assessment. | |
Medical transportation is provided to medical and dental facilities located in the following towns: Manchester, Lakehurts, Whiting, Brick, Lakewood, Silverton and Toms River. Appointments must be between 10:00 and 10:30 am or between 1:00 and 1:30 pm. Services are provided to residents who are 60 years of age or older who are ambulatory/semi-ambulatory/wheelchair. Priority is given to persons who are unable to drive. This service is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Manchester Senior Outreach at 732-657-8121, ext 5002 to schedule an appointment. |
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| Food shopping is available for senior residents who are strictly homebound and not permitted to drive due to medical disabilities or physical restrictions and have no other resources. A home visit is required to determine eligibility. | |
S.H.I.P. - State Health Insurance Program We provide a service where a certified counselor helps you find your way through the Medicare Health Insurance maze. SHIP is a program where a certified counselor can provide you with information on Medicare benefits and claims, Medicare supplement policies, Long Term Care Insurance, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and other related problems. There sole function is to provide information and assistance to Manchester residents eligible for Medicare so that each client can make the best possible decision to serve their interest. Counselors do not provide legal advice nor do they sell, recomment, or endorse any specific insurance product, agent, insurance company or HMO. |
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