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NewBridge Celebrates Older Americans Month

Pompton Plains, NJ - April 30, 2007 - Many senior citizens have already raised their children, served their country and, provided for their families and continue to be an integral part of society as volunteers, employees, employers, caregivers and civic leaders. NewBridge, a nonprofit provider of behavioral health and education programs, is pleased to commemorate May being Older Americans Month by raising awareness of its services to help seniors.

Whether you are a senior citizen in need of assistance or a caregiver for an elderly person and could use a helping hand, NewBridge can help. Services include counseling, day programs, care management, home-based clinical nurse services, caregiver respite, and more. Seniors can also benefit from the wide range of services offered through NewBridge SAIL (Senior Assistance for Independent Living), which includes links to:

• Medical care
• Legal counseling
• Form completion
• Adult day care
• Nutrition programs
• Medication monitoring
• Home repairs
• Hospice
• and more

NewBridge is hosting a Senior Services Open House on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m., with a brief program at 3:45 p.m., at 640 Newark Pompton Turnpike, Pompton Plains, NJ. Caregivers, public health nurses, assisted living administrators, municipal and county officials, and senior resource providers are encouraged to attend to learn more about NewBridge's services to seniors and have a chance to speak with the staff. Refreshments will be served.

To learn more about NewBridge's services to seniors, call toll-free (888) 746-9333 or visit www.newbridge.org. To learn about the open house, call Nina McCormack, Director of Development and Marketing, NewBridge, at (973) 839-2521, ext. 420.

About NewBridge Services
NewBridge Services, Inc., a non-profit community organization founded in 1963, provides innovative mental health, substance abuse, housing, children’s and senior services and education programs. Whether dealing with stress, grief, or substance abuse or in need of parenting, relationship or caregiving advice, NewBridge offers counseling programs, educational forums and life-enriching services to help people bring balance to their lives. For more information call 973-839-2520 or click here.