Can you believe it is the end of August? August started out hot and humid but luckily it settled down and is less humid now. August is also National Wellness Month. The month where we concentrate on helping ourselves and others feel better. Mentally and physically.
Working with the senior community, we can start with gentle movement, mindfulness and art therapy. Then move onto nutrition, emotional well-being, social engagement and so much more. Here at TASS we want to help everyone make the most of their time helping their loved ones feel better and live a better quality of life. We have a wealth of knowledge and would LOVE to share it with you!!
Please take a look at our website www.tassgroup.org to see if any of our TASS skilled professionals could have the answers you are looking for!
But without further ado, for our August 2025 newsletter, TASS is proud to share our member/business of the month, Donna Occhipinti from Visiting Physician!!
House Calls Make Life Easier
Remember the days when doctors made house calls? They still do! Visiting Physician Services, part of the Parker Advanced Care Institute at VNA Health Group, has been making house calls to older adults and homebound patients for over 30 years. Our mission is to enable patients to stay at home as they age with an improved quality of life. House calls also help ease the stress on both caregiver and patient providing peace of mind and more quality time. They also help reduce hospital and emergency room visits.
Comprehensive Care
Our comprehensive care includes physical exams, managing chronic conditions, medication management, wound care, in-home diagnostic testing, Telehealth and much more. Visiting Physician works closely with other home care and visiting specialists including visiting podiatrists, dentists, audiologists, optometrists, durable medical companies, physical/occupational therapy, behavioral health counseling, visiting nurse services and hospice care.
If you or a loved one has difficulty getting to the doctor, consider calling the doctor who comes to you.
We accept Medicare, Horizon, Braven, Wellpoint, Aetna and WellCare insurances. Our coverage area includes Bergen, Passaic, Essex, Union, Middlesex, eastern Somerset, Monmouth and Ocean Counties. For more information call 732-571-1000, email us at info@visiting-physician.com or visit vnahg.org/vps
Upcoming TASS Events
Join The Alliance of Senior Services of New Jersey (TASS) as they host a panel discussion all about the needs and opportunities available for the senior community.
Wednesday September 17th & Wednesday September 24th– 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” – 2 Week Series
Are you trying to decide whether you or your loved one should continue to live at home or move into a senior living community? This two part program can help decide what is right for you. Join the senior care experts at The Alliance for Senior Services of New Jersey as they guide you through both options! They will take you through all of the resources that can let you age in place as well as everything that is needed should you choose to live in a senior community. They will cover everything from health care resources like care management and home care to different types of senior living communities and what is and is not covered by insurance.
Presented by ‘Age Friendly Leonia’ – Held at Leonia Senior Center: – 305 Beechwood Place, Leonia, NJ
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Tuesday October 7th & Tuesday October 14th– 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” – 2 Week Series
This presentation helps put everyone at ease for when they may need to start the process of researching Senior Living options or to figure out the best way to stay in your own home. Lunch will be provided. Please indicate if you will be attending both sessions or just one. We strongly suggest you come to both. This program will be offered as a hybrid program, those who cannot attend in person can join us on zoom. This will not be recorded.
Paramus Public Library – 116 E. Century Rd., Paramus, NJ
This program is open to all Senior Citizens. Registration begins on September 15th. Register through www.paramuslibrary.org.
