It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Burlington County Historical Society in Burlington, NJ gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Burlington, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Green Acres Park in Burlington, NJ with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Hen of the Wood - Burlington or visit Grant House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Burlington, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Burlington, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Burlington, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Eligible citizens can register in person at the Burlington County Superintendent of Elections Office located in the County Elections Building (301 Harper Drive, Moorestown). The building is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, but there will be special extended hours until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, to accommodate last-minute registrations on the deadline date.“Our nation’s democracy works best and is strongest when we all participate in it, so we’re encouraging all eligible U.S. citizens who aren’t regi...
Eligible citizens can register in person at the Burlington County Superintendent of Elections Office located in the County Elections Building (301 Harper Drive, Moorestown). The building is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays, but there will be special extended hours until 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, to accommodate last-minute registrations on the deadline date.
“Our nation’s democracy works best and is strongest when we all participate in it, so we’re encouraging all eligible U.S. citizens who aren’t registered to do so before the deadline,” said Burlington County Superintendent of Elections Dawn Marie Addiego. “Once registered, voters have multiple ways to cast their ballot, including with a drop box for vote-by-mail ballots or with a voting machine during the early voting period or on Election Day. All these voting methods are legal, safe, and secure, but it begins with being registered.”
To register as Burlington County voter, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 17 years old (though you may not vote until you have reached the age of 18). You also must have resided in Burlington County for at least 30 days before the November 3rd General Election date.
Voters can register online at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/register or obtain a paper voter registration form that can be mailed or hand delivered to the Superintendent of Elections Office. All completed registration forms must arrive at the office before closing on October 13 for the voter to be eligible to participate in the upcoming election.
Voters can check their registration status online at https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/registration-check .
Voting machine tutorials and outreach
In addition to remaining open late on October 13, the Superintendent of Elections Office will offer hands-on tutorials and demonstrations on how to use the County voting machines that evening from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Harper Drive building. Staff will also be available to answer questions and assist with other elections-related matters, including the different methods to vote and how to update voter registration information.
The Superintendent of Elections Office will also offer elections outreach at the following locations in October:
Burlington county voters with questions about elections regulations and procedures can call Burlington County’s Elections hotline at 609-265-VOTE (8683) or the New Jersey Division of Elections hotline at 1-877-NJ-VOTER (1-877-658-6837) .
The Renegades would not be denied of their county title.Shawnee, No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, swept the Burlington County Open on Sept. 16 in Lenape.at each individual flight, Shawnee owned the top seed and won their first matchup with a 6-0, 6-0 victory on their was to a near-perfect run to the county title.A subscription is required to read this story.Subscribe now to continue.The most dominant performances came during the first singles and second singles tournaments. Sofia Basto-Cabrera and Victoria vonHahmann e...
The Renegades would not be denied of their county title.
Shawnee, No. 8 in the NJ.com Top 20, swept the Burlington County Open on Sept. 16 in Lenape.
at each individual flight, Shawnee owned the top seed and won their first matchup with a 6-0, 6-0 victory on their was to a near-perfect run to the county title.
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The most dominant performances came during the first singles and second singles tournaments. Sofia Basto-Cabrera and Victoria vonHahmann each repeated in their respective flights, winning their third flight title in a row.
Basto-Cabrera and vonHahmann did not drop a single game throughout the tournaments. For Basto-Cabrera, she won her first singles tournament final against Moorestown’s second-seeded Akshaya Patel 6-0, 6-0.
vonHahmann defeated Moorestown’s second-seeded Jiya Cooper in the second singles tournament 6-0, 6-0.
AnnaKate Clark won her first third singles title, taking down third-seeded Bryn Fullerton of Moorestown Friends 6-1, 6-0. Clark was also near-perfect n her tournament run, dropping just two other games to Lenape’s Sarah Viseltear in a 6-2, 6-0 semifinal matchup.
Shawnee also claimed both doubles flights to complete the Burlington County Open sweep.
At second doubles, Gracie DeMaise/Saylor Ecker defeated Cherokee’s second-seeded Kathryn Suriano/Jada Bernardino 6-4, 6-0. Shawnee also won the second doubles title last fall.
To complete the sweep, first doubles tandem Sophia Giordano/Giada Mazzilli took the victory against Lenape’s second-seeded Sreespoorthi Goddeti/Aditi Ramachandran 6-1, 6-2.
Girodano/Mazzili advanced to the final after surviving a semifinal matchup against Moorestown Friends’ Peyton Zauber/Diem Still 6-7(6-8), 6-0, 10-5.
The Burlington County Veterans Expo will be held on Tuesday, October 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rowan College at Burlington County’s Student Success Center (1500 College Circle, Mount Laurel). Organized by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office, the free event features dozens of government agencies, nonprofits, and service providers with information about available resources, benefits, and support services for veterans and their families.Complimentary meals, tote bags, medical screenings, and veteran identification cards ...
The Burlington County Veterans Expo will be held on Tuesday, October 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Rowan College at Burlington County’s Student Success Center (1500 College Circle, Mount Laurel). Organized by the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office, the free event features dozens of government agencies, nonprofits, and service providers with information about available resources, benefits, and support services for veterans and their families.
Complimentary meals, tote bags, medical screenings, and veteran identification cards will also be available.
“Burlington County is home to more than 25,000 veterans and we want them and their families to know about the services that are available to assist them,” said Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis. “The Veterans Expo brings numerous agencies, nonprofits, and providers to a single location so veterans can get information and answers to their questions without a long search or wait. These men and women served and sacrificed for our nation. The Expo is a way to say thank you and offer them assistance.”
“Burlington County can never fully repay our county’s veterans for their military service, but we take great pride in making them feel welcome here and letting them know their service to our country is appreciated,” added Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo, liaison to the County Department of Human Services and the Office of Veterans Services. “The Veterans Expo is a great opportunity for veterans to learn about resources and connect with agencies and organizations that can help them obtain the support and benefits they earned.”
This is the 7th Veterans Expo organized by the Sheriff’s Office. The first expo was held in 2018, and there was a two year pause during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021 before the Sheriff’s Office brought it back in 2022 and every year since.
The event is modeled after the Senior Expo, which is also organized by the Sheriff’s Office each spring.
Among the free services that will be offered at the expo are veteran identification cards issued by the Sheriff’s Office. Any veteran who was honorably discharged from service is eligible to receive an ID card, which can be used by veterans to receive certain discounts or courtesies offered by businesses and governments to veterans.
Veterans interested in obtaining an ID card should bring their DD214 document and another form of photo identification to the expo.
The Burlington County Clerk’s Office will also have staff at the expo to assist veterans with multiple services, including its DD214 registration program. The free service is available to any Burlington County veteran. Under the program, certified copies of a veteran’s discharge papers are kept by the Clerk’s Office for whenever a veteran or a member of their family might need it. The records remain private and will not be released without the consent of the veteran or an authorized family member.
“The DD214 registration is a fast and simple process that ensures that if the original paper is ever lost, veterans won’t need to navigate any complicated red tape to get another copy from the Department of Defense,” said Burlington County Clerk Joanne Schwartz. “It’s a program we’re proud to offer veterans.”
Staff from the Burlington County Department of Human Services and Office of Veterans Services will also have a table at the expo to share information about casework assistance and many of the other Burlington County services available for veterans and active-duty and reserve service members. So far this year, the office has assisted mot than 20,000 veterans obtain more than $8.7 million in compensation and benefits.
Some of the other County services available for veterans include free pet adoptions from the Burlington County Animal Shelter, military service medals for veterans or surviving family members, and a cemetery care program for veterans’ grave sites.
The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Regional Resiliency Study will assess the climate change threats facing Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, and Tabernacle, and how those towns might improve their resiliency against future wildfires, storms, heatwaves, and other climate challenges.“Climate change is no longer abstract or theoretical; it’s now a physical reality impacting our communities and infrastructure,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, liaison to the County...
The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Regional Resiliency Study will assess the climate change threats facing Evesham, Medford, Medford Lakes, Shamong, and Tabernacle, and how those towns might improve their resiliency against future wildfires, storms, heatwaves, and other climate challenges.
“Climate change is no longer abstract or theoretical; it’s now a physical reality impacting our communities and infrastructure,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, liaison to the County Department of Resource Conservation. “No part of Burlington County is immune, and Burlington County’s Pinelands towns are increasingly at risk from more frequent and intense wildfires, inland flooding, droughts, heatwaves, storms, and other impacts from climate change. These threats require multiple levels of government to work together, and we’re grateful to have the DEP’s support, and the help of the Pinelands Alliance, for this regional planning initiative. We believe it will help our county and municipalities become more resilient and ready for the climate challenges we face.”
“Floodwaters, extreme heat, and wildfires do not stop at municipal boundaries. These shared climate hazards require regional action, informed by the latest climate science, to protect public health and safety,” said NJDEP Commissioner Potosnak. “The addition of these new regional planning groups ensures that communities are taking proactive measures that don’t just plan for the next storm but drive solid investments in natural systems and infrastructure to further deliver on the Sherrill Administration’s priority of mitigating flooding.”
Improving resiliency in the Pinelands
The Burlington County study will be led by the NJDEP through its Resilient NJ program and the Burlington County Department of Public Works’ Regional Planning office, with input from the five municipalities and the Pinelands Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to protecting New Jersey’s Pinelands through collaborative action, research, and education.
The DEP will provide funding to support professional planners, engineers, ecologists, designers, and other experts who will participate to identify climate vulnerabilities and create resiliency action plans.
The group will analyze climate data, impacts from past events, demographics, and environmental data. Community input will also be solicited with online tools and in-person workshops.
Burlington County and the participating municipalities will also be eligible to receive funding from a DEP grant of up to $350,000 to support resiliency actions identified during the planning process.
“From severe storms and floods to wildfires and droughts, climate change threatens many Burlington County farms, forests, infrastructure, and water supplies,” said New Jersey Assemblywoman Andrea Katz. “This planning assistance will help Burlington County’s Pinelands towns become better prepared and resilient against these impacts.”
Route 130 Corridor Resiliency Study
The Burlington County Southwest Pinelands Study is the second climate change resiliency study undertaken in Burlington County. The first study – called the Burlington County Route 130 Corridor Climate Change Resiliency Hazard Vulnerability Assessment, involved 11 county municipalities within the Route 130 corridor and along the Delaware River and its tributaries.
The Route 130 Corridor Climate Change Resiliency Study was completed earlier this year. The study findings are posted online at https://www.burlingtoncountynj.gov/2119/Climate-Change-Assessment .
“The Route 130 Corridor Study generated substantial public input and engagement from our Delaware River communities and resulted in recommendations for each municipality to take to mitigate climate change threats,” said Commissioner Eckel. “We’re excited to partner with the NJDEP again on this new study focused on our Pinelands towns and the climate challenges unique to them. We’re hoping to get the same kind of public engagement, and that the end result is an action plan that helps these communities become better prepared.”
Local, county and state leaders joined the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ), and regional business and health care leaders today for a ride-along on the new SJ Connects Burlington County shuttle, highlighting the expansion of free regional transportation service into Burlington County.The new route, which begins service September 21, is part of SJ Connects, SJTA's regional transportation initiative designed to provide greater mobility and connect South Jersey residents with ...
Local, county and state leaders joined the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ), and regional business and health care leaders today for a ride-along on the new SJ Connects Burlington County shuttle, highlighting the expansion of free regional transportation service into Burlington County.
The new route, which begins service September 21, is part of SJ Connects, SJTA's regional transportation initiative designed to provide greater mobility and connect South Jersey residents with employment centers, health care facilities, educational institutions, retail destinations and other essential services.
The Burlington County route travels between the Pennsauken Transit Center and Twosome Drive at Church Street in Moorestown, with a total of 11 stops on the route.
"This is exactly what SJ Connects was designed to do: connect people to the places they need to go," said Stephen Dougherty, Executive Director of the South Jersey Transportation Authority. "Adding Burlington County to the SJ Connects network expands the reach of this service and gives residents another transportation option to get to work, access health care, pursue an education and take care of everyday needs. Our focus now is making sure people know about the service and that we make this pilot a success."
"This is a great example of what can happen when government, business, health care and community leaders work together around a common goal," said Christina Renna, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey. "Transportation is directly connected to economic opportunity. When people can more easily reach a job, a health care provider or an educational institution, the entire region benefits."
"Reliable transportation is essential to connecting Burlington County residents to jobs, health care, education and other services they rely on every day," said Senator Troy Singleton, who sponsored the legislation adding Burlington County to the SJTA's charter. "The expansion of SJ Connects into Burlington County provides another option for residents to get where they need to go, while strengthening connections between our communities and the economic opportunities available throughout South Jersey. I look forward to seeing this service put to work for Burlington County residents."
“Transportation is something many people take for granted until they don’t have it, and since Burlington County is New Jersey’s largest county, it’s one of our biggest challenges,” said Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo. “According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimates, more than 7,000 Burlington County households don’t have a vehicle, and one in three households in our county only have one. We believe the addition of the SJ Connects shuttle will be a lifeline for these families by providing access to jobs, health care, shopping, recreation, and more. We’re excited to see the shuttles on the road, and we are thankful to have partners like Senator Singleton, the South Jersey Transportation Authority, and the Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey to help bring this important transportation asset to Burlington County.”
For Cooper University Health Care, the new route also creates an additional transportation option for patients and employees.
“Access to health care begins with being able to get there,” said Anthony Welch, MBA, Vice President and Chief Government Affairs Officer at Cooper University Health Care. “The expansion of SJ Connects into Burlington County provides an important new transportation option for our patients, team members, and the communities we serve. With Cooper’s Moorestown Campus serving as a starting and ending point for the route, we’re pleased to be part of an initiative that will make it easier for people to access high-quality health care while connecting residents to jobs and other essential destinations throughout the region.”
The SJ Connects pilot program is free to riders and is designed to provide additional transportation options while connecting residents throughout South Jersey to employment, health care, education, government services, retail destinations and transportation hubs.
For route information, schedules and additional details, visit SJTA Transportation Services.
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