Senior Resources in New Jersey

• NJ Division of Aging Services (DoAS) – https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/
  
  State programs for older adults including caregiver support, home services, and benefits counseling.
   

• NJ 211 – https://www.nj211.org/
  
  A free 24/7 helpline for health, housing, and senior services. Dial 2-1-1.
   

• NJ Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) – https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/doas/services/aaa/
  
  Local offices that connect seniors to meals, transportation, and in-home services.
   

• Senior Citizen Council of NJ – https://www.njseniorcouncil.com/
  
  Advocacy and resources for seniors statewide.
   

• NJ Transit Access Link – https://www.njtransit.com/accessibility/access-link-paratransit
  
  Paratransit service for seniors and those with disabilities.
   

• NJ Office of Veterans Services – https://www.nj.gov/military/veterans/services/
  
  Support for senior veterans, including benefits and housing assistance.
   

 

National Senior Resources

• AARP – https://www.aarp.org/
  
  Nationwide advocacy, discounts, caregiver support, and guides on aging in place.
   

• Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration on Aging) – https://eldercare.acl.gov/
  
  Connects seniors to local services by ZIP code or city.
   

• National Council on Aging (NCOA) – https://www.ncoa.org/
  
  Benefits checkup tools, health programs, and senior financial wellness resources.
   

• Medicare.gov – https://www.medicare.gov/
  
  Official site for Medicare benefits, coverage, and enrollment help.
   

• Social Security Administration (SSA) – https://www.ssa.gov/
  
  Information on retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
   

• Meals on Wheels America – https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
  
  Local programs that deliver meals and provide companionship.
   

National Institute on Aging (NIA) – https://www.nia.nih.gov/

Research, caregiver resources, and health information for seniors.