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Families are overwhelmed trying to manage the challenges that come from illness and aging. Our advocates guide you through the health care and senior system, ensuring your loved one’s needs are met. Whether your loved one is far away or you are a “sandwich generation” caregiver, when you don’t know where to turn, call Health Care Connect. Our care managers have the solutions you need. Our certified patient advocates/geriatric care managers provide the peace of mind you need, offering personalized service specifically tailored to meet your loved one’s preferences and needs. Certified Patient Advocates Geriatric Care Managers 908-832-0417 www.myhealthcareconnect.com LLC Enjoy all the comforts of your own home without all the worries! • Independent and Suppor ve Living units for seniors age 62+ • Income: $18,000‐ $58,800 • Private, spacious roomwith full bath • Shared great room, dining room, den, porch and hobby room • Food prepara on and housekeeping included! • Addi onal support services available BEAUTIFUL. AFFORDABLE. AVAILABLE NOW! To learn more call 908‐526‐8130 or visit www.CHChousing.org A house you’ll call home. FOR SENIORS: The Residences at Warren Cooperative Housing Corporation (CHC) has housing units available immediately for low-to-moderate income senior citizens in Somerset County. CHC housing includes private spacious rooms in single-level ranch homes for singles and couples, with fees for rent and services based on each individual’s income and assets. “The rapidly rising cost of supportive hous- ing and long-term care for seniors puts a tremendous burden on both senior citizens and their families,” said Angelo DiOrio, Executive Director, Cooperative Housing Corporation. “CHC is pleased to offer a serv- ices-based solution with available units that provide beautiful and affordable places to live, based on an individual’s ability to pay.” While the term “long term care” (LTC) is most often associated with medical or health based care, such as Assisted Living or Nurs- ing Homes, the reality is that for many sen- iors the “long” part begins well before the need for that kind of “care”. Frequently, what is required is simply a housing arrange- ment that includes some supportive services, and not daily medical assistance. As the cost of nursing and assisted living settings con- tinues to skyrocket, alternatives to defer their need for such care are critical to the average senior. CHC offers a senior housing option that extends a senior’s ability to afford a longer period of self-budgeted LTC. CHC offers two different types of housing for seniors age 62 and older, with income less than $58,600: Independent living for seniors who are capable of managing their own needs, and Supportive housing for sen- iors who need some assistance with the activities of daily living. Fees for rent never exceed 40% of one’s income while services are paid for on a sliding scale based on each individual’s income and assets. One monthly combined fee includes all CHC expenses! In CHC homes, residents have their own pri- vate suite with bedroom and full bathroom, and share the spacious common areas including living room, dining room, porch, den, spa and hobby room. This shared living model offers the best of both worlds: privacy in one’s own space, yet companionship when desired. “I enjoy living here because I have my own room and the company of my housemates at the same time,” said Don Sayre, 83, Bridge- water. “I love having my own bathroom!” Food preparation, housekeeping, even nurs- ing oversight, are provided at a fraction of the cost of other housing alternatives, while Cooperative Housing actively promotes independent living, in a mutually supportive environment. Residents enjoy the comforts of sharing a ranch-style house rather than a large facility. To learn more, visit www.CHC- housing.org or call 908-526-8130. About Cooperative Housing Corporation: Cooperative Housing Corporation (CHC) provides affordable, quality housing and services to low/moderate income senior citizens. Through a unique model of shared living, Cooperative Housing offers a cost-effective housing alternative with single-level ranch homes that are handicap accessible and senior-friendly. Senior Housing Available in Bridgewater and Warren Township Cooperative Housing Corporation Units Available Now for Low/Moderate Income Seniors A single-level ranch home from Cooperative Housing Corporation in Warren Township. Senior residents at a CHC home in Warren Township relax on the porch, one of the shared common areas, in addition to their private bedroom and bathroom. Units at the beautiful Schaal House in Bridgewater are available for seniors with income less than $58,600. www.theconnectionsnj.comPAGE 31