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Home Safety Programs

Older Adult Home Modification

The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey offers complimentary in-home assessments and modifications to older adults who qualify to help them age safely at home.

Examples include:

  • Easy open door handles
  • Grab bar installation
  • Comfort height toilets
  • Improved lighting
  • Shower accessibility
  • Handrails/railings

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Must be age 62 or older
  • The household must be considered low income
  • Participants must reside in Camden, Burlington, or Gloucester County

Our Home Modification Program is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Questions? Contact Iris Snyder, Senior Project Manager

Home Safety Assessments​

Community members in Burlington, Camden, and Gloucester Counties can age safely in their homes through the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey (JFSNJ’s) Home Safety Assessment Program, offering a comprehensive evaluation of your living environment for a flat fee.

Who Can Benefit

  • Older adults that want to age in place
  • Individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery
  • People with physical disabilities or mobility changes
  • Families caring for a loved one at home

Eligibility requirements include:

  • Participants must reside in Camden, Burlington, or Gloucester County

What You'll Receive

Our licensed Occupational Therapist will conduct a comprehensive room-by-room evaluation of your living space

Identification of potential hazards such as fall risks

Receive an action plan with practical and prioritized recommendations or modifications

Referral information for licensed contractors and service providers

Questions? Contact Iris Snyder, Senior Project Manager

We keep older adults engaged in the South Jersey community with social, recreational, and cultural programming infused with Jewish heritage and values.

Older Adults

Stay engaged in the South Jersey community with social, recreational, and cultural programming infused with Jewish heritage and values.

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