Senior Services

 

Lunch Program

Lunch is served in a warm, friendly atmosphere and provides the opportunity to meet new friends.  Lunch reservations must be made one day in advance, either in person

or by calling  494-3929 before 1:00 pm.

Participants should pick up a donation envelope, by 11:30 am, on the day they come for lunch.

 

Home-Delivered Meals 

A noon-time meal will be sent to homebound, elderly who are unable to prepare a meal for themselves; and, who have no other person to prepare a meal for them.

Each applicant will be visited by an Outreach Worker who will interview him or her

to assess the need for home-delivered meals.

 

Transportation Services 

Van Service is available to St. Francis, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm, for older persons who have no other means of transportation.  It is necessary to call Senior Services at 494-8861, one day in advance, to reserve a seat on the van.  Although there is no charge for this service, voluntary contributions are accepted.

 

A lift-equipped van is available to transport wheelchair-bound clients to the St. Francis on specified days.  Call Senior Services for details.

 

In addition, Senior Services coordinates a van service, provided by the Ocean County Transportation Department, for Long Beach Island residents, for medical appointments and shopping trips.  Please contact Senior Services at least two weeks in advance to reserve a seat on this vehicle.  This service operates:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

 

Adult Social Day Care

St. Francis Center offers an adult social day care program for those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or a related memory disorder.

The program is called “A Friend’s House” and is operated by the Visiting Home Care Service of Ocean County.

 

Legal Counseling

A volunteer attorney is available for information on Tuesday mornings from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  Appointments must be made in advance by calling the Senior Services Department  at 494-8861

 

Outreach & Benefits Counseling

This program provides trained Outreach Workers to visit the elderly in their homes, to determine their needs, and to provide them with information about benefits and services for the elderly.  For more information or if you know a friend or neighbor who would benefit from this service, please call 494-8861, ext. 108 or 109.

 

S.H.I.P.  Program

State Health Insurance Program

 Trained volunteers and staff will provide assistance understanding  coverage, payments and benefits of private insurance plans and Medicare.  Appointments must be made

in advance through the Senior Services Department by calling 494-8861.