Senior Citizen Resources

Seniors Calendar

See upcoming lunch schedules and menus, bus trips and other events tailored for senior citizens. Better yet, sign up to receive an email or text notification to help you prepare in advance.

Township Resources


Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
A group of dedicated Franklin Township volunteers meet regularly to discuss the needs of local seniors, and to find new and exciting ways to address them. 

Senior Citizen Club
A great way for Franklin Township seniors to connect with others, share interests and have fun! The club meets on the first and third Wednesday each month from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM in the Community Center, Room 3. For questions, please call Jean Thompson at 609-685-2966.

Important Information for Seniors

Access important information about health, housing, social services, links to useful government agencies, and more.

Budgets and Finance

Stores Offering Discounts to Seniors
Senior Freeze Property Tax Forms & Instructions

Government Agencies for Senior Services

One-Stop Application for Benefits and Savings in New Jersey
Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged & Disabled (PAAD)
State Department of Aging Services
Medicare
New Jersey Department of Health
Social Security Administration

Health Links

Arthritis Foundation
Caregiver Action Network
Dental Health for Seniors
End of Life Conversations
Hearing Aid Project
Medication List A-Z
Mesothelioma Treatment Centers
Stages of Mesothelioma
Navigating a Computer When You Have Vision Loss
Seniors Guide to Cancer
Parkinson's Foundation
Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Network

Food, Nutrition & Lifestyle 

Aging & Disability Resource Connection
Stay Active, Engaged, and Connected with Free Classes from GetSetUp!

Safety and Security

Online Safety for Seniors
Avoiding Scams
Preventing Medicare Fraud
Protect Yourself from Social Security Fraud
Avoiding Robocalls Made with Artificial Intelligence
Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Senior Housing Information

National Council on Independent Living
Eligibility Requirements for Medicaid Long-Term Care
Homeless Shelters in New Jersey
Senior Living Options

Social Services Links

American Society on Aging
Gloucester County Senior Services
Jobs for Seniors
National Council on Aging
New Jersey Long-Term Care Advocacy
Online Safety for Seniors
Senior Living Options
Welfare Services