• NJ Division of Aging Services

The Watchung Senior’s Club is a social club comprised of members, aged fifty-five or older, from Watchung and other towns. The Club provides varied opportunities to foster social interaction, create positive learning experiences, and encourage fun for all members and their guests.

Watchung Seniors (55+) hold regular meetings on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. at the Firemen’s Exempt Hall, 31 Mountain Blvd, (lower Level, handicap accessible). Annual dues are $15 per person/$25 family dues for residents, and $20 per person/$35 family dues for non-residents.  There are no meetings in July and August.

Activities include trips, guest speakers, a pizza party and typically a June luncheon.

Please note Watchung Seniors is an independent group: they are not run by the Borough of Watchung.

Please join us. For more information, please call or email Mary or Tony per the information above.

The Somerset County AAA/ADRC is your local agency for ensuring seniors (60+), adults with disabilities (18+) and their caregivers have easy access to information, long term services and supports. For any caregiving questions, information or referral to services please contact the office regarding service eligibility. Here you can find information on virtual programs, meals on wheels, and outdoor events. This office is open to walk-ins and curbside assistance. Check them out.

Handyman Program Helps Seniors & Disabled Residents

• The Handyman Program, operated by the Somerset County Office of Volunteer Services, has trained volunteers available to perform minor home repairs for seniors or disabled residents of Somerset County.
• New volunteers, male and female, also are being recruited for the program. No experience is required. Free training is provided. Scheduling of home repairs is flexible.
• For information about receiving services through the Handyman Program or about volunteering as a handyman or handywoman, call (908) 541-5715.

Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards, may force you to evacuate your home or shelter-in-place at short notice. It is important to know what to do in case of an emergency well before disaster strikes. If you are an older adult living in the community, you may face some challenges during an emergency. Click here to read more.

The truth is dementia is not a normal or inevitable part of typical brain aging. It is also important to remember that as we get older, it is common to experience some cognitive decline with typical brain aging, such as subtle changes in memory, thinking, and reasoning. For example, you might not immediately remember where you left your car keys, but you can find them when retracing your steps, or you can’t think of the name of a person you just met; however, you remember meeting them. These subtle changes can be frustrating and should not be bad enough to affect your daily life. Click here to learn more

Morris Habitat for Humanity (MHfH) has a home repair and modification program; Aging in Place to help seniors (62+) stay in their homes.  The vast majority of seniors want to stay in their homes, where it’s proven that they are happier and healthier.  Some of the services that are offered include; repairs, safety and accessibility improvements, correcting code violations, and energy efficiency improvements.  This program is available for homeowners 62 and older with moderate incoming living in parts of Somerset and Union County as well as, Morris, and Middlesex county.  Also offered are other home repair programs for low/moderate income homeowners that might need home repair assistance. Call Morris Habitat for Humanity at (973) 891-1934 ext. 101 or visit their site for mor information. https://www.morrishabitat.org/