The Bayonne Office on Aging is the focal point for more than 12,000 local seniors, providing direct services and benefits available through national, state, county and local community agencies.

The primary objectives are:

1. To help the elderly reach their fullest potential;
2. To make them aware of their rights under the law
3. To make the· public aware the frail elderly problem areas and to seek solutions to these problems;
4. To insure a lifelong continuum with a focus on program participation and fostering maximum independence.

WHAT WE DO 

Information & Assistance/Options Counseling 

The Bayonne Office on Aging is available to provide specific information or assistance to or on behalf of older persons (60 and older), which will link or enable individuals to obtain available entitlement program benefits and services to which each person may be eligible., including but not limited to SNAP (Food Stamps), PAAD/Senior Gold (prescriptions), SLMB (Part B premiums), Property Tax savings programs 

Care Management 

Our main focus is to provide "client-directed" care management services free of charge to help individuals and their family/caregiver assess care needs for an elderly person. Care Planning and Management services include: 

1. Professional assessment
2. Outreach Home Visits
3. Defining care needs
4. Arranging home care or care services by way of "client-centered" planning
5. Locating existing community resources
6. Discussing ways to pay for elder care
7. Advocacy of client's rights

The time required for the assessment process varies and is dependent upon the ability of the Care Managers to schedule the individual and/or caregiver for an appointment. It is important to call immediately if you have concerns and want to request a home visit to assess a particular situation.