If your income is under $20, 016 as a single or $24, 542 as a couple, you are eligible for PAAD (Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled).
Application forms can be picked up at your drug store. If you are eligible for PAAD, you pay only $5.00 per prescription and are also eligible for Lifeline, $225 off of your gas and electric bill (once a year) thru PAAD. There is also a Senior Gold program for singles with an income of $30, 016 or couples at $34, 542.

1-800-792-9745 or 609-588-7048. You MUST be 65 years or older.

CHORE services for seniors of age 60 over and disabled of any age can be reached at:
201-489-7790.
Retired volunteers will do minor plumbing such as repairing leaking faucets, replacing washer hoses, minor electric - replacing two pronged outlets with three-pronged ones, weatherization such as seasonal changes of screens and storm windows, air conditioner installation of limited sizes, install grab bars in the bath area, etc. There is no charge for labor. No outdoor work. You only pay the cost of materials, labor is free.

The Paramus Senior Citizen Van will take you to Shop Rite, Monday through Friday, and / or Paramus Park on Thursdays. Prior to Shop Rite you can be given time at the Bergen Mall.
They can be reached at
201-265-2100, ext. 660.

Bergen County Office of Special Transportation provides transportation for disabled, elderly and frail residents to doctors offices and dentists.
They must have two weeks notice and can be reached at
201-646-3227.
You must 60 years or older or disabled.

For Paramus residents in need of food, call Paramus Social Services at
201-265-2100
and / or Sacred Heart Church, Helping Hands Ministry at
201-843-8812,
which is not restricted by town.
There are no age requirements for food.

Paramus Fire Prevention Bureau will supply, install and maintain smoke alarms
at no cost to seniors residing in Paramus.
Call 201-265-2100 x 621.