SAGE BILL PAYING SERVICE
Are you frustrated with balancing your checkbook?
Have those bills gotten out of control and you can’t decide where to begin?
Are you new at managing family finances?

This new program offers help to seniors needing assistance with financial matters. Trained volunteers* help sort mail, review and organize bills, outline budgeting and organizational strategies, reconcile checking accounts, prepare checks for payment, and provide instruction to those who want to learn to manage their finances independently or more efficiently.

An initial consultation can be arranged in the privacy of your home for the small fee of $20.00 which includes a free file folder to organize paperwork. An hourly fee of $15.00 is charged thereafter to cover expenses.

This service is offered to residents of Union County, Short Hills, Millburn and Chatham.

Please call 908 598-5514, to arrange for a consultation.

*Meet our Volunteers:
  • George Goldbeck, retired owner of management consulting firm serving the insurance industry for over 20 years, BS in Accounting, Columbia University.
  • George Littlejohn, retired Senior V.P., Fleet Bank. 41 years experience in financial services industry, BA Drew University, MBA Columbia University.
  • Grace Wamsteker, financial specialist.
  • Frank Willis, Assistant Director of Finance and Operations – FDIC. Past Senior V.P. First Jersey National Bank, CPA Boston University, MBA Pace University.
  • Ken Hinchliff,  Financial Specialist for 35 years

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S.H.I.P - STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This new program offers free counseling for New Jersey Medicare beneficiaries who have problems with, or questions about, their health insurance. It addresses questions such as the following:
How much insurance do I really need?
What are the "gaps" in Medicare coverage?
What do I do if Medicare denies payment for a claim?
Whom do I call if I have a question about a claim?
Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?
Should I stay in original Medicare or choose a Medicare+Choice plan?

Residents of Union County call: 908-598-6999 for free assistance.

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SAGE CHORE SERVICE
SAGE Eldercare’s Chore Service helps older adults with small home repairs so that they can continue to live safely in their own homes.  Using a safety checklist, our staff can identify problem areas and offer solutions.  Seniors can also call to request a specific service.  The Chore Service is unable to handle emergencies or large jobs that require a licensed technician, but we are happy to give referrals. Services include:

• Replacing batteries in smoke detectors
• Removing or installing window air conditioners
• Installing home safety features such as grab bars, wheelchair ramps, and railings on interior
and/or exterior stairs
• Repairing or replacing broken steps and damaged flooring
• Installation of smoke detectors

Seniors age 60+ residing in Union, Morris or Essex counties are eligible.
Nominal fees are charged.

Anyone interested in this service or in volunteering for this service should contact Paul Coviello at 908 598-5501.