NEW JERSEY VETERANS HOME AT PARAMUS WISH LIST 2020

It is through the ongoing support of individuals and organizations that we can provide many

of the special “extras” for our residents.

ONGOING FUNDING ITEMS

Suggestions of monetary donations used to replenish the various funds maintained for the

benefit of the Veterans. Please make checks payable to the

New Jersey Veterans Home at

Paramus. Thank you!

FUND PURPOSE

General Welfare Fund for resident needs

Aquarium Maintain the large aquariums in the lobby

and day rooms

Happy Hour Funding to provide alcoholic/nonalcoholic

beverages, snacks and music at the weekly

happy hour

Entertainment Funding for performances

Garden Funding for garden restoration, resident

garden activity and seasonal plants and

flowers for decoration

Harpist Funding to provide music therapy by a

visiting Harpist.

Holidays and Special Events Funding for holiday parties, gifts and special

entertainment

Music and Memory Funding to purchase music and equipment

for our Music and Memory Program

Music is My Therapy Funding to support room visits by violin,

guitar and flute musicians.

Recreation To purchase supplies and support daily

resident activities on the units and in the

multipurpose room

Room Projects (for Scouts/groups) Funding to refurbish resident common

areas

Trips and Outings For residents to travel to events outside the

facility such as Mt Airy, sporting events,

dinners, etc.

Courtyard Project Funding for center Courtyard restoration to

create level outdoor space for residents to

enjoy movies, concerts, etc.

Clothing/Personal Care Items

In compliance with infection control policies, Safety socks (nonskid)and Diabetic socks

all clothing items must be NEW with tags attached. Men’s white undershirts

We are unable to accept any previously Elastic waist/sweatpants

worn clothing. Shirts (easy on style-long and short sleeve

Tee shirts

Men’s sizes: M-3XL Ladies: S-3XL Cardigan/ lightweight long sleeve jackets

Body Wash and Deodorant

Electronics/Entertainment Items for Resident Use

Electric razors (3 blade Norelco)

Please consider donating funds for electronic I-pods

equipment so we may purchase the items that Mini I-pads

are compatible with our systems. Headphones (Sony)

Please indicate the item to be purchased on the “Boom Boxes” portable radio/CD player-

memo line of the check Electric Piano

Furniture and Accessories

Outdoor furniture

Snoozlen Cart- (provides a multi-sensory

environment for memory care residents

Frames for Puzzles- (plexiglass only please)

Miscellaneous

Seasonal centerpieces for dining tables

Watches (Large Face)

Stuffed animals (new with tags attached)

Security pouches (worn around the neck to

secure personal items of residents)

I Tunes Gift Cards

Blackjack Tables (4)

Magnetic Dartboard/Darts

Laundry detergent (in small amounts)

Paro- a therapeutic Seal for memory care

unit

Vecta Deluxe Mobile Sensory Stations

Lollipops

No Books or DVDs are needed; -our library shelves are full!

**We are unable to accept used clothing, electronics, or homemade food items. **

Thank you!

For questions or to arrange a donation please contact:

Susan Moran, Volunteer Services

201 634-8505 susan.moran@dmava.nj.gov