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Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter (CRF ID #135)
ALTERNATE NAME
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association
FORMER NAME
Alzheimer's Association, Central New Jersey Chapter
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Network of Mercer County
Alzheimer's Association, Northern New Jersey Chapter
ADDRESS
CENTRAL OFFICE:
12 Roszel Rd., Suite C-201
Princeton, NJ 08540
NORTHERN OFFICE
690 Kinderkamack Rd., Ste. 300
Oradell, NJ 07649
SOUTHERN REGIONAL OFFICE
125 Half Mile road, Suite 200
Red Bank, NJ 07701
HEADQUARTERS OFFICE
400 Morris Ave., Suite 251
Denville, NJ 07834
PHONE
609-514-1180 - Princeton Office
609-514-2722 - TTY
973-586-4300 - Denville Office
201-261-6009 - Oradell Office
732-933-2617 - Red Bank Office
FAX
609-514-1188 - Princeton
973-586-4342 - Denville
201-261-6059 - Oradell
732-933-2618 - Red Bank
HOTLINE
800-883-1180 - 24-Hour Toll-Free Caregiver Information Referral Line
ADMINISTRATOR
Patricia Lombreglia, President and CEO
CONTACT PERSON
Kenneth Zaentz, Vice President of Development
HOURS
MON-FRI: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
DESCRIPTION
A non-profit, volunteer organization which addresses the needs of persons affected by Alzheimer's disease and their families in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties through support, education, information and referral, advocacy and research. It is a local chapter of the National Alzheimer's Association.
SERVICES
HelpLine telephone counseling and support and referral to community resource information for caregivers, families, and health care professionals.
Educational, referral and resource information
Education - Seminars, conferences - Caregivers, health care professionals
Family support groups
Advocacy
Videotape library
PROGRAMS
Support Groups: Support groups throughout 14 county service areas which conduct monthly meetings to share experiences for caregivers, family and friends of those with Alzheimer's.
Princeton Support Group: Professionally-run support and information meetings for caregivers and family members of Alzheimer's individuals. Includes early diagnosis support group. Meets third SAT of the month, 2:00 PM; Princeton Biomedical Research, Suite 6, Woodlands Prof. Bldg., 256 Bunn Dr., Princeton. Contact Eileen Doremus, 609-514-1180.
Safe Return Program: Nation-wide, community-based program which helps identify, locate and return to safety individuals who wander and become lost due to Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The one-time $40 registration fee includes identification bracelet, clothing labels, wallet card, and storage of pertinent information in a national registry.
Respite Care Program: Respite Care Program for Caregivers enables families to obtain the temporary relief that the vitally need in order to reduce heavy demands associated with caring for someone 24 hours per day.
Financial assistance for respite services: available through Respite Care Program for Caregivers. Call the Hotline for applications and eligibility information: 800-883-1180
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter (quarterly newsletter)
Informational brochures, fact sheets, guides
SPECIAL EVENTS
Memory Walk: Fall fundraiser in which walkers are sponsored by relatives, neighbors and co-workers who pledge donations. Competitive recognition is given to teams of Walkers.
Polo Classic: spring fundraiser featuring an afternoon of polo, tailgate picnics, corporate tents, antique and classic cars, hot air balloons and children's entertainment.
Legendary Links Golf Raffle: A spring fundraiser for which raffle prizes are rounds of golf at New Jerey's most prestigious golf clubs.
FOUNDED
1980- National; 1985- Central NJ Chapter; 2000 - Greater NJ Chapter; Northern New Jersey Chapter
SUBJECT
HEALTH CARE AND SERVICES
SUPPORT GROUPS
COUNSELING
LIBRARIES
ADVOCACY
DATE MODIFIED
08-15-06