SAGE Eldercare, a unique community resource that offers program and services for older adults and their caregivers, celebrated its 2016 partners, volunteers, and staff at a meeting held on September 12, 2017.
“Our dedicated volunteers and community partners provide SAGE with the ability to reach those in need. We could not do it without you,” said Angela Sullivan, SAGE Executive Director.
Sullivan, along with 2016 Board President Kitty Hartman, highlighted the achievements of the organization in 2016, including the 50 year anniversary of Meals on Wheels and the start-up of a friendly visitor program. In addition, SAGE served older adults and caregivers in our community with Guidance, Planning, and Support, home care, information and referrals, educational and exercise programs, caregiver support groups, grocery shopping and errand services, Medicare counseling, and in the Spend-A-Day adult day health care program.
Tim Donohue of Berkeley Heights was presented with the Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year Award.
About SAGE Eldercare
Since 1954, SAGE Eldercare has been helping make the communities it serves amazing places to age. The non-profit organization provides a wide array of information, support, and services designed to help individuals lead the most independent and active lives possible. From helping with errands and delivering Meals on Wheels, to exercise classes, community programs and support groups, Medicare counseling, care planning, an adult day health care center, and home health care, as well as the SAGE Resale Shop and Furniture Restoration Workshop, SAGE’s expertise helps older adults remain independent in their own homes. SAGE is committed to being the leading provider of programs and services to meet the changing needs of older adults, their families, and caregivers in Union, Essex, Morris, and Somerset Counties. For more information, please call 908.273.5550 or visit www.sageeldercare.org.
(above) Tim Donohue of Berkeley Heights was presented with the Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year Award by SAGE Eldercare. SAGE Executive Director Angela Sullivan noted that the current University of Miami freshman is, “a special young man who, through his volunteerism has been a great friend to SAGE and to those we serve. Tim came to know of SAGE when his grandmother attended our Spend-A-Day adult day service. He has been described by our staff as a very dedicated grandson and someone who takes on tasks with great enthusiasm.” He chose SAGE as the recipient of his Eagle Scout projects, including building two large wooden plant boxes used by Spend-A-Day participants, as well as producing videos to showcase SAGE’s services. This award was created in 2005 to acknowledge ongoing volunteer involvement by local youth who have committed their time and service to SAGE.
