Fixed Income in a World of Rising Prices
A series of references that may be of financial help to you.
This information changes all the time based on budget allocations. Always call to get the latest information

Transportation Services for Senior Citizens

American Cancer Society- Volunteer transportation requires 5 days notice 732-818-3517 ext 17
Sombody Cares- Dial a Ride 732-350-1400 a wheelchair van is also available
Caregivers of Whiting - 732-849-9400
Helping Hands -For Leisure Knoll residents 732-657-7269
Helping Hands- St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 732-350-5042
State Housing and Transportation- Board of Social Services 732-286-5991
Senior Outreach- 732-657-8121 ext 1132
SOS Samaritan of Service -For Ceder Glen Lakes residents
732-350-7300
Viston-For Leisure Village West residents 732-657-1818

Manchester Nutrition Sites
Food available at
Ridgeway Firehouse Route 571- 732-657-8448
Community Reformed Church -30 Lacy Road- 732-367-1400 ext 21

Home Delivered Meals
Senior Outreach - 732-657-8121 ext 1132

Hunger relief
Call 732-505-4357

The Pharmaceutical Assistance to the AGED AND Disabled (PAAD) program is a State program with the following eligibility requirements.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
To be eligible for the NJ PAAD program you must meet the following requirements:

You must be receiving social security disability benefits, or be 65 years of age and meet certain eligibility requirements to obtain certain prescription drugs and insulin at a reduced rate.Call Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 732 929 2091

Lifeline Utility Assistance Program

Program provides a credit of $225 a year for utilities to residents who are eligible for the PAAD program. For more information call 1 800 792 9745

Tenants' Lifeline Assistance Program

This program is available to tenant who meet the PAAD program requirements and do not pay their own utility bills. The cost of your utilities is included in your rent. For more information call 1 800 792 9745

Hearing Aid Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (HAAAD)

You maybe eligible for a rebate of $100 with proof of purchase of a hearing aid if you are eligible for the PAAD program. Call 1 800 792 9745

Help is also available from Manchester Senior Services 732-657-8121 x 1132

Motor Vehicle Registration Discount

Persons eligible for PAAD or the Lifeline program qualify for reduced charges for car registration. Based on the age and type of vehicle a credit is allowed against the total fee. A copy of your PAAD card or letter from Lifeline must be returned with your registration and your check. For more information call 1-888-486-3339.

Senior Dental Program

A 15% discount will be given to seniors with a PAAD card. Call 1-800-792-8820 for more information.

Communications Lifeline/Link-Up America

Communication Lifeline and Link up America make telephone service more affordable for recipients of Food Stamps, Home Energy Assistance,Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Supplemental Social Security Income, Medicaid, General Assistance, Lifeline Utility Credit, PAAD.
Communications Lifeline provides touch tone service and a credit toward the customers monthly bill. Link Up America provides a 50% discount on telephone connection charges and the customer is billed in 12 monthly payment for the remaining 50%. Call 732 349 1500

Property Tax Deduction

A deduction of $250.00 is available to residents age 65 or older/or disabled who have owned their homes since October 1st of the previous tax year, lived in the state for 2 years and whose income does not exceed $10,000. Social security income is NOT included in the $10,000 requirement. Call your tax assessor's office for more information.

New Jersey Transit

Half fare is available for senior citizens, 62 years of age or older and disabled persons who purchase tickets on NJ transit trains and buses. You can use your Reduced Fare ID card or Medicare card. Call the Ocean county Office of senior Services for more information 732-929-2091

Amtrak
A discount of 15% is available for senior citizens and handicapped travelers. For additional information call 1-800-872-7245

NJ Dental Association
NJ Dentists will provide comprehensive dental care at no cost to people of all ages who because of a serious disability, advanced age, or medical problems, lack adequate income to pay for dental care. Call 732 821 9400

Senior Eye Care Program
Local physicians who volunteer care to disadvantaged elderly persons, 65 and older, who have no regular physician. Call 1 800 222 3937

Manchester Township Senior Outreach

Brenda Sloan, Director
Manchester Twp. Senior Services
1 Colonial Drive
Manchester, NJ 08759
Call me at 732 657 8121 Ext 5002

Shopping for the homebound, Meals on Wheels, State Health Insurance program, medical transportation and wheelchair lift transportation to doctors and dentists.

Information & Assistance - We provide you with information on several non-township services, such as; PAAD, Meals on Wheels, Nutrition Center, Social Security, Veterans Affairs, Adult Day Care, Homemaker Services, etc.

Medical Transportation - Transportation will be provided to medical and dental facilities located in the following towns: Brick, Silverton, Manchester, Lakehurst, Lakewood, Toms River, Whiting Priorities are given to the homebound and to persons who are unable to Drive. This service is available on a first-come, first-served basis

Assisted Transportation - Assistance is available to eligible senior residents who because of health problems cannot provide their own transportation to needed destinations. These may include banks, limited personal shopping, legal services and other necessary community facilities.

Food Shopping - Food shopping is available for senior residents who are homebound due to medical disabilities or physical restrictions.
Shopping is scheduled on alternate weeks. An Outreach worker will pick up your list, do the shopping and bring the items to you. For more information contact the Outreach office. ·

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.

Parks
Residents of the State of NJ who are 62 years of age or older may apply for free admission to any state park at the state park entrance. (no holidays or weekends)

A complete Resource Directory is available at the Ocean County Office of Senior Services at 1027 Hooper Ave. Toms River NJ 1 800 668 4899
Copies are also available at the Crestwood Village Sun Newspaper office - Whiting Shopping Center Suite 14