Princeton NJ Family Feature Articles

Senior Resource Guide

Adult Day Care Programs

            LIFE - Living Independently For Elders at St. Francis Medical Center, Hamilton, NJ., 609- 599-5000

PRINCETON COMMUNITY HOMEMAKERS ALZHEIMER'S DAY CARE (ADAP) 924-7711

Day care providing cognitive and social stimulation for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Prince of Peace Church Princeton-Hightstown Road, Princeton Jct. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday.

Area Senior Centers

Services provided include information and referral, counseling, program activities-- social and educational.

PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER - 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 609-924-7108

SUZANNE PATTERSON CENTER Borough Hall, Monument Drive, 497-7650

Education, Health, Nutrition

AMERICAN RED CROSS - Princeton Area Chapter

Meals on Wheels - 182 N. Harrison St., 924-2404

ARTHRITIS AND REHABILITATION SWIM THERAPY YWCA 497-2100

 

LEARNING IN THE COMMUNITY 683-4480 ext. 47

Senior citizens are invited to participate in free Intergenerational Princeton High School classes.

MERCER COUNTY NUTRITION PROJECT Mt. Pisgah Church AME, Witherspoon Street,+ 921-1104

Senior Citizen lunch served Monday-Friday, 12 Noon. Reservations necessary.

VITALITY IN MATURITY (VIM) Princeton YWCA 497-2100

Fitness classes for seniors.

EVERGREEN FORUM at PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER, 609-924-7108

 

Information and Referral

SENIOR HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (SHIP) 924-7108

 

PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER - 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 609-924-7108

MERCER COUNTY OFFICE ON AGING - 877-222-3737

 

Recreational and Social

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP)

 

DROP-IN LOUNGE The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street

Men and women welcome, non-sectarian group.

FIFTY-FIVE PLUS The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, 921-7499

(Men only) non-sectarian group.

HOMEFRIENDS PROGRAM 924-7108

Friendly visitation program for the homebound.

PRINCETON RECREATION DEPARTMENT 921-9480

Trips and Senior Olympics

SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB OF PRINCETON

Suzanne Patterson Center 497-7650

Meets 1:00pm,  4th Friday of the month

PRINCETON SENIOR RESOURCE CENTER - 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, NJ, 609-924-7108

Respite Care

THE MEDICAL CENTER AT PRINCETON Merwick Unit, 683-8400

Support/Self-Help Groups

HOSPICE The Medical Center at Princeton, 497-4900 or 497-4000

STROKE CLUB Unitarian Church, 737-9063 or 924-2299

            PARTNERS IN CARING - 609-987-8100

Transportation

AMERICAN RED CROSS 924-2404

Princeton Area Chapter provides individual rides and fixed route service to medical appointments and shopping centers, plus special trips. Seniors and handicapped persons may make reservations for either service.

CROSSTOWN '62 924-6162

Transportation for Princeton Borough and Township residents 62 years and older.

TRADE

Transportation Resources to Aid the Disadvantaged and Elderly, - fixed route service, special shopping and other trips by reservation, fare free.