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How to apply for Salem County Office on Aging and Disabled Services — Title III + NJ SHIP + PAAD/Senior Gold Enrollment (Salem County)

Salem County Office on Aging and Disabled Services — designated Area Agency on Aging under the Older Americans Act Title III for Salem County; one of 21 NJ county AAAs.

Who it's for

Salem County AAA serves seniors age 60+ and caregivers. Services include: Title III Congregate Meals + Home-Delivered Meals (Meals on Wheels); NJ SHIP (Medicare benefits counseling); PAAD/Senior Gold/Lifeline enrollment via NJSave combined application; Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC); Caregiver Support; Protective Services; LSTC Long-Term Care Options Counseling. Apply by calling AAA at 856-339-8617 or emailing aging@salemcountynj.gov.

Salem: County AAA. NJ SHIP = NJ's federal SHIP for Medicare counseling. NJSave is the unified application for PAAD/Senior Gold/Lifeline.

What you'll need

  • Proof of age 60+
  • Proof of Salem County residency
  • For Home-Delivered Meals: documentation of homebound status
  • For NJ SHIP Medicare counseling: Medicare card

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 856-339-8617

Renewals

annual reassessment

Official source →Last verified · June 11, 2026

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