The Road To
"A Friends House" 
Is Never Long

A Social
Adult Day Services
Program

"A Friend’s House"
is sponsored by Visiting HomeCare Service – a not for profit home care agency with 40 years of caring to the community. Visiting HomeCare Service recognized the need for services in addition to home care.

 
A Friend’s House"
is a lively, home-like,
social activity center for adults
who are experiencing confusion, disorientation or memory loss due to aging, illness or social isolation.


A Friend’s House"
provides men and women the opportunity to enjoy socializing, reminiscing, sing-alongs, craft projects, parties, nutritious lunches and snacks and many therapeutic activities designed to increase orientation and stimulate memory.


With that in mind, “A Friend’s House" was opened in
1990 providing social day services.


SERVICES PROVIDED
TO THE PARTICIPANT
* Assessment by RN or SW
* Individualized Plan of Care
* Activities that meet the needs of the individual
* Senior exercises program
* Hot lunch and snacks
* Assistance with personal needs
* Medication administration
* Socialization

SERVICES PROVIDED
TO THE CAREGIVER
* Respite time to meet your needs
* Monthly support groups
* Ongoing education for disease process
* Quarterly luncheon workshops
* Supportive counseling

FINANCIAL OPTIONS
* Private payment
* NJ State Dept. of Health Alzheimer’s Grant
* Statewide Respite Program
* County programs - Office of Senior Services, CAP
* Funding assistance to those in need and qualify

PROGRAM HOURS
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 3:00 pm

PROGRAM SITES
105 Sunset Avenue, CN2010
Toms River, NJ 08754
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179 South Main Street
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(Ocean County Southern Service Center)

STAFF
* Professional Nurses
* Certified Social Workers
* Certified Home Health Aides
* Staff to Client Ratio: 1 to 5

For More Information
Call 1-800-511-1510


A Friend’s House"
caring, professional staff provides each individual with the encouragement, assistance or supervision they need to preserve their dignity and promote maximum independence.

A Friend’s House"
strives to help keep families together. Family caregivers are invited to share their experience and concerns with each other at informal coffee sessions.

A Friend’s House"
team of health care professionals is also available to family members to provide information, guidance and support.
 
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