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Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter
ALTERNATE NAME
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association
FORMER NAME
Alzheimer's Association, Central New Jersey Chapter
ADDRESS
196 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Bldg. 2
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
PHONE
609-275-1180 - Princeton Office
FAX
609-514-1182 - Princeton
INTERNET ADDRESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Patricia Lombreglia, President and CEO
CONTACT NAME
Kenneth Zaentz, Vice President of Development
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.
PROGRAMS
Princeton Support Group: Professionally-run support and
information meetings for caregivers and family members of
Alzheimer's individuals. Meets third SAT of the month, 2:00
PM, Woodlands Professional Building, 256 Bunn Dr., Princeton.
MedicAlert (R) +Alzheimer's Association Safe Return (R): a 24-
hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals
with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia who wander or
who have a medical emergency. The registration fee includes an
identification bracelet, personalized emergency wallet card and
a national database the includs the membeer's photo and
emergency contact information to help reunite the lost person
with his or her caregivers.
Respite Care Program: Respite Care Program: provides
caregivers with professional counsel about the importance of
maintaining their own physical and emotional health; information
about the variety of respite service providers, such as adult
day care and home health assistance, and how to access these
services. Caregivers also are assisted in deciding which respite
program may best meet their individual needs. In addition,
through an application process, caregivers are eligible for
financial assistance of up to $1,000 to reimburse them for the
expenses of qualified respite services.
Learning Institute: offers a wide variety of education and
training programs for familiy and professional caregivers and
the general public. Programs include introductory information
about Alzheimer's disease, early warning signs, and how to
seek medical assistance for diagnoses. Specific and focused
training is offered related to caregiving and the legal, financial,
medical and supportive services that are needed by individuals
with Alzheimer's disease and their families.
FOUNDED
1985
SUBJECTS
Health Care and Services
Support Groups
Counseling
Advocacy
Libraries
LAST UPDATED
3/08