Assisted living promotes a resident's self-direction and participation in decisions that emphasize individuality, privacy, dignity and homelike surroundings. There are three settings for Assisted Living in New Jersey. See Assisted Living Residence, Comprehensive Personal Care Home, and Assisted Living Program. This program will be provided only to individuals residing in publicly-subsidized housing. Apartment units offer, at a minimum, one unfurnished room, a private bathroom, a kitchenette and a lockable door on the unit entrance.
Units are single or double occupancy.
Assistive Technology - Assistive Technology refers to any item, device, piece of equipment, or set of products that is used to maintain or improve the functional capabilities of a person with a disability. Assistive technology can allow a person with disabilities to function more independently, thereby gaining self-confidence. Caregiver - An individual who provides ongoing assistance with the direct care of another person. This care can include activities such as financial assistance and money management or bill paying, transportation to doctor or other appointments, personal care assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, meal preparation and recognizing dietary needs, or housekeeping, such as laundry and cleaning. Informal caregivers are persons usually unpaid for rendering personal care services to their aging parents, relatives, friends, or neighbors.