ACAP Bergen County NJ

A big thank you to our January sponsor: Ryan Phillip with Longbridge Financial, LLC. As one of about 250 loan officers in the country with a designation of “Certified Reverse Mortgage Professional,” Ryan is passionate about helping seniors and education.
Longbridge and Ryan serve as a cutting-edge mortgage provider pledged to responsibly counseling senior homeowners in improving their retirement finances through education about reverse mortgages — and helping them unlock the strength of their equity.

ACAP Workshop: Your Voice, Your Choice: Planning for Future Care

October 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

The Five Wishes Workshop

Program Speakers: Marize Helmy, Esq., Attorney at Law, The Manna Helmy Law Group & Kim Forsa, Ascend Hospice

Harmony Village of CareOne at Valley, 300 Old Hook Rd, Westwood, NJ, is thrilled to host the upcoming ACAP Bergen County event on October 20 in Westwood. We’re excited to welcome caregivers into our space for a meaningful and engaging experience.

This workshop is designed to empower you to clearly express your personal wishes for care at the end of life. You’ll gain the tools and confidence to make informed decisions and complete the Five Wishes document—a simple, legally recognized form that ensures your values and preferences are known, respected, and honored by loved ones and healthcare providers.

Join us for an insightful session that will bring peace of mind and clarity for you and your family.

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Join us May 12th! RSVP at: https://acapcommunity.org/acap-bergen-county/

With ER’s over capacity this winter, this program couldn’t have been more timely. Did you know that an AdvanED Urgent Care has imaging machines, ortho, and dehydration infusions? Atlantic Health System has one right in Bergen County that not only saves lives but can alleviate some of the burden from our ER’s. Thank you Dr. Michael Gerardi and Lori Ruschman from Atlantic Health System for providing this wonderful program for the Adult Children of Aging Parents.

Last night’s ACAP presentation at the Paramus Public Library by Denise Schwendeman and Denise Picorale on the Ageless Grace Timeless Fitness for the Body & Brain gave us a peak into healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions and spirit. Caregivers are often the most stressed part of the population so this presentation gave attendees new strategies for their caregiver toolbox to improve joint mobility, spinal flexibility, stress relief, and raise confidence.

Join us next month on Monday, November 11th at 6:00pm when we have a very special program about an often underserved population- our Veterans!

Are you interested in healthy longevity of the body, mind, emotions and spirit? Check out our FREE presentation on The Ageless Grace Brain Health program on October 14th at 6:00pm at the Paramus Public Library!

We know the challenges adult children face when caring for their aging parents so we offer a wide range of educational programs designed to meet your specific needs.

Last Monday, ACAP hosted a program at the Paramus Public Library “Communicating with Someone Living with Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias.” Nancy Siegel, CDP, LCSW, is the Memory Care Advisor for Arden Courts. The attendees learned a lot about enhancing their communication with their loved ones facing dementia.

Join us next month for “Ageless Grace Timeless Fitness for the Body & Brain” October 14th at 6:00lm.