About Us

OUR MISSION:

To improve the quality of life for the elderly who have serious physical, mental, social, financial or emotional challenges, as well as for their overburdened caregivers.

 

GOALS:

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REDUCE caregiver stress, anxiety, frustration, isolation

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INCREASE caregiver support

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IDENTIFY all available resources

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PREVENT crisis situations through planning

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AVOID unnecessary or premature residential transitions

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MEDIATE between families and service providers to ensure good care

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REDUCE family disharmony and  conflict which impacts care

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SUSTAIN your loved one’s dignity, safety, independence, quality of life

 Are our goals consistent with your goals?  If so, perhaps we should talk…

TOM MARTIN, founder of Elder Care Options For You, LLC, has served the frail elderly and their caregivers for about 15 years.  He has held direct service, management, consulting, program planning, and research positions.

Tom has worked in:

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four assisted living centers,

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a residential home for Alzheimer’s patients,

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four medical or social day programs,

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a county department of social services,

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a county division on aging,

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a large senior center,

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a home health agency

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a university gerontology institute.

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a geriatric care management firm

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A County Adult Protective Services unit

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A Hospice provider

Tom is a licensed MSW-level social worker, with advanced Certificate in Gerontology and MLS from Rutgers University and a BA from Monmouth University.  Tom has “lived” in a wheelchair in a nursing home/rehab center, post-accident, and has served as 24/7 live-in caregiver for his 97 year old mother.  Tom developed and facilitated support groups for both new residents in assisted living and caregivers of residents with Alzheimer’s. He has served on the faculty of SUNY Brockport and Atlantic Cape Community College.  Tom finds working with Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers especially rewarding.  To see a list of some of Tom Martin’s publications, click HERE!

 Who says a 97 year old woman can’t play in the snow?

Tom Martin and his mother, Ella Martin

Grandma and Tom on Sled in Snow 2-1-13

Please allow us to serve as a critical member of your support team

Email us: tom@ElderCareOptions4U.com

Call us: 732-689-5948

Caregivers NJ, Family Caregivers NJ, Caregiver Support NJ, Alzheimer’s Care NJ, Elder Care Management NJ,

Elder Care Planning NJ, Senior Care NJ, Alzheimer’s Support NJ