A curated roundup of senior centers, adult day programs, veteran services, dementia networks, and transportation supports serving Bergen and Passaic County families.
Jeff DeJoseph
Leader in Aging in Place Services
5 Local Resources Every Senior and Family Caregiver Should Know in Bergen and Passaic County
If you’re searching for senior resources Bergen County, reliable Passaic County caregiver support, or other local senior programs in NJ, start with the organizations below. Each delivers practical help—transportation, respite, benefits counseling, or dementia guidance—and most collaborate closely with home care agencies like 360 Degree Care.
1. Senior Center Networks (Socialization + Meals)
- •Bergen County Division of Senior Services / ADRC – co.bergen.nj.us/division-of-senior-services
Operates nine Senior Activity Centers (Englewood, Garfield, Lyndhurst, Mahwah, Midland Park, etc.) with daily congregate meals, wellness classes, and benefits counseling.
- •Passaic County Department of Senior Services – passaiccountynj.org/government/departments/humanservices/seniorservices
Hosts senior centers in Clifton, Passaic, Paterson, Totowa, and West Milford offering bilingual programming, legal clinics, and SHIP Medicare counseling.
How to leverage it: Register seniors for weekly programs to fight isolation, secure low-cost lunches, and get fast referrals to energy assistance, SNAP, or caregiver respite vouchers.
2. Adult Day Health + Respite Programs
- •Christian Health Adult Day Services (Wyckoff) – christianhealthnj.org/services/adult-day-services
Provides medical adult day care with RN oversight, rehabilitation gyms, and dementia-friendly engagement tailored for northern Bergen residents.
- •Preakness Healthcare Center Adult Day Program (Wayne) – passaiccountynj.org/government/departments/preaknesshealthcarecenter
County-operated adult medical day care that blends skilled nursing, therapies, and structured activities for Passaic caregivers who need daytime coverage.
How to leverage it: Combine adult day slots with morning/evening home care to cover full-day supervision without paying 24/7 in-home rates.
3. Veteran + Military Family Support
- •Bergen County Veterans Services – co.bergen.nj.us/veterans-services
Accredited service officers help wartime-era veterans and spouses file for Aid & Attendance, VA healthcare enrollment, and burial benefits.
- •Passaic County Veterans Services – passaiccountynj.org/government/departments/veterans-services
Offers claim prep, transportation coordination to VA facilities, and connections to Veteran Directed Care (VDC) budgets that can fund in-home aides.
How to leverage it: Schedule benefits reviews annually; bring care plans and physician notes so officers can document ADL needs that justify pension supplements.
4. Dementia + Caregiver Education Networks
- •Alzheimer’s New Jersey – Northern Regional Office – alznj.org
Runs Helpline support, family caregiver workshops, and respite grants dedicated to New Jersey residents—not national call centers.
- •Valley Health System Memory Center (Ridgewood) – valleyhealth.com/services/geriatric-services/memory-center
Multidisciplinary evaluations, neurologist partnerships, and support groups that guide Bergen and Passaic families through diagnosis and behavior management plans.
How to leverage it: Pair in-home care with evidence-based dementia training so caregivers can reinforce routines, wandering prevention, and communication strategies.
5. Community Transportation + Mobility
- •Bergen County Community Transportation (BCCT) – co.bergen.nj.us/community-transportation
Door-to-door rides for medical appointments, nutrition sites, and shopping within Bergen for adults 60+ or people with disabilities.
- •Passaic County Paratransit / Senior Transportation – passaiccountynj.org/government/departments/seniorservices/transportation
Dial-a-ride shuttles covering county medical hubs, dialysis centers, and VA clinics with modest suggested donations.
How to leverage it: Book recurring rides (dialysis, chemo, rehab) 2–3 weeks ahead and coordinate pickup windows with your home care team to guarantee safe handoffs.
Backlink + Partnership Ideas
Share this guide with the organizations above and invite reciprocal links so caregivers can move seamlessly between transportation, adult day programs, and in-home support. Co-branded checklists or workshop recaps make excellent content for senior centers, financial advisors, and local newsrooms covering community resources.
Need Help Navigating Referrals?
360 Degree Care collaborates with every organization listed here. We:
- •Coordinate RN assessments with adult day teams
- •Align home care schedules with paratransit pickup windows
- •Prepare documentation for VA or Medicaid eligibility reviews
Reach out for a concierge-style care plan that connects your loved one to the right Bergen or Passaic County programs without the paperwork headache.
Jeff DeJoseph is a leader in the evolving field of aging in place and the services that enable people to remain happy and healthy at home. His company, 360 Degree Care, provides concierge home care services for seniors and those transitioning from hospital or rehab to home.