15 Mountain Boulevard
Watchung, New Jersey 07069

P: 908-816-0641
Madelyn Cornelisse

• Prevent Falls at Home

Until further notice, meetings of the Watchung Seniors are temporarily postponed. We will update this information once meetings resume.

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.

Log onto (https://www.seniorlivinghelp.org/assisted-living/new-jersey/), for information that provides senior living assistance to the elderly. Senior Living Help assists New Jersey senior citizens, their family members and caregivers in finding appropriate senior living and care facilities. Many elderly adults are no longer able to be cared for at home, so finding a senior living facility with caring and loving staff becomes necessary.

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/