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Office of Aging and Disabled Services
County Administration Building
5^th Floor
75 Bayard Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

732-745-3295
732-246-5641 Fax

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Caune, Laila
Director of Aging and Disabled Services

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Office of Aging & Disabled Services

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Who We Are

The Office of Aging & Disabled Services is the state-designated area agency on aging to advocate, plan, coordinate, and provide area-wide programs and services for senior citizens and disabled persons residing in the County. The office serves as the connecting link between County government, state government, and local communities in the development of various programs and initiatives.

Middlesex County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC)

The office is the recognized lead agency for ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection), the statewide system that coordinates access to services, care management, and support services for seniors and the disabled. The office is responsible for taking the lead in providing information, referral and assistance to seniors, the disabled, their caregivers, provider agencies, and the general public who need to obtain services in the County.

Aging & Disabled Resource Directory

The Aging & Disabled Resource Directory is a directory of various services and agencies for older adults (60+), individuals with disabilities (18+), and Caregivers within Middlesex County. The topics range from adult day care to out-of-state Assistance. For a free copy of the directory, please visit the link above or call 732-745-3295. Please visit this interactive map for additional information and locations.

Active Daily Living

The Middlesex County Active Daily Living Senior and Caregiver Information and Newsletter helps older adults and their family caregivers by providing free, personalized advice to enhance health, independence, and aging-in-place.

Needs Assessment Survey

The Needs Assessment Survey's purpose is to gather valuable data on the service needs of older adults (60+), disabled persons (18+), and their caregivers to further assist their needs. It will help identify existing and potential needs and existing resources, as well as unmet needs, under-utilized services, and barriers that may prevent access to available services. Please take a moment to complete the survey.

Online survey

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Additional Services

The Office of Aging and Disabled Services provides a broad array of services including:

GetSetUp - Free Online Classes

GetSetUp provides hundreds of online classes to keep you mentally, physically and socially active. Classes are interactive, easy to join, offered day and night and free for our community. Click here.

Request a Presentation

The Middlesex County Office of Aging & Disabled Services facilities presentations for a variety of groups and organizations, sharing information with both professional staff and community members. To request a presentation, please click here and complete form.

FAQ

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How do I apply for the Meals-on-Wheels program?
The Senior Meal Program provides home-delivered meals to isolated, homebound seniors who have no formal or informal caregiver and are unable to attend a congregate meal program. An initial intake form is completed and processed to screen eligible residents for the program. The Senior Meal Program operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. For further information, residents may contact the main office at 732-745-3295 or view the Nutrition Services page.
How do I find out what services are available in Middlesex County and if I qualify for any of these services?
Contact the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services at 732-745-3295 and ask to speak with someone in Information and Assistance. Our Information and Assistance staff is available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:15 pm. Our staff will complete a brief intake to determine what programs you may be eligible for, and will answer any questions you may have.
How do I find someone to assist me with questions about Medicare?
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides one-on-one counseling to Medicare beneficiaries. Certified counselors assist with questions related to Medicare, explanation of Medicare benefits, supplemental insurances, claims/billing issues, and appeals. Counselors also assist with prescription drug programs, including choosing Part D plans, screening for other Rx programs, and completing applications. To find a SHIP counselor in your area, contact the main office at 732-745-3295.

View the SHIP page.
How do I obtain general information on resources available in Middlesex County for seniors and the disabled?
Contact our office at 732-745-3295 and request a Resource Directory be mailed to your home. View our Resource Directory. The directory includes comprehensive lists of various agencies in Middlesex County. There is a multitude of information such as housing options, adult daycare facilities, support groups and counseling agencies, as well as many other social services, state, and federal organizations.

Resources

Prosecutor’s Office Special Needs Registry

The Office of the Prosecutor has launched its Special Needs Registry program. Click here for details.

Middlesex County Special Needs Registry (SNR) is a no cost, voluntary service open to any individuals with special needs who reside, work, or attend school in Middlesex County. The purpose of the registry is to help law enforcement and first responders better assist special needs residents in an emergency situation or a police encounter. The registry provides crucial information regarding a registrant’s special needs, i.e., physical or mental impairment, emergency contact information, physical description, and current photograph.

Accessibility and Digital Security Guide
This guide will show you how to protect yourself from cybercrime and identity theft if you are hard of hearing, have vision loss, or experience trouble getting around.

Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit on December 31, 2021. To learn more about the Affordable Connectivity Program, visit: Affordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission

BrainGuide
BrainGuide by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s offers tailored resources to help you find the best next steps in your or a loved one’s brain health journey. It can help whether you’re interested in protecting your brain health, you’ve been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MIC) or Alzheimer’s, or you are concerned about a family member.

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