[Newton, NJ] The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division
of Senior Services recognizes the need for supports and services for caregivers. Caregivers are
individuals who help an elderly or disabled family member or friend with tasks such as shopping
or getting to the doctor. Caregivers also assist with personal care, housekeeping, nutritional
needs, legal and financial matters, transportation, coordination of medical care, and more.
Assistance may be provided for as little as a few hours a week or many hours a day. Providing
these services on a continual basis can present multiple challenges for caregivers. In most
instances, the caregiver does not know what they need until they need it and are unaware of the
local services and supports available to them.
The 2024 Caregiver Expo, sponsored by the Sussex County Division of Senior Services,
provides caregivers the opportunity to learn about the many resources available in the county to
support them as they strive to enable seniors to remain as independent as possible in their homes
and communities. This event will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to
6:30 p.m., at the Farmstead Golf and Country Club located at 88 Lawrence Road in Lafayette,
NJ.
Caregivers will be given an opportunity to obtain valuable information and resources that
will assist them in specialized care, self-care, and planning for future eventualities. These will
include home care services, transportation, nutrition programs, medical equipment, social
services, legal services, respite services, support groups, and much more.
The program will include a short overview of the services provided by each agency in
attendance, allowing the caregiver to discover the depth of supports available. Complimentary
hors d’oeuvres will be provided.
Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. Register today by contacting the
Sussex County Division of Senior Services at 973-579-0555, ext. 1277, by fax at 973-579-0550,
or by email at seniorservices@sussex.nj.us.
