NEW JERSEY VETERANS HOME AT PARAMUS
WISH LIST
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/Koi Pond Maintain the large aquariums in the
lobby and all units
Happy Hour Funding to provide alcoholic/non-
alcoholic beverages, snacks, and music
at the weekly happy hour
Entertainment Funding for performances
Garden Funding for garden, 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
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 casino,
sporting events, dinners etc.
Courtyard Project Funding for center Courtyard
restoration to create level outdoor
space for residents to enjoy movies,
concerts, etc.
List of more detailed items for our Residents/Personal Care items.
Military Branch Blankets
Socks(nonskid)and Diabetic socks
Men’s white undershirts (Medium - 4XL)
Tops for Women (Small -3XL)
Elastic waist/sweatpants sizes Small - 4XL
Men’s and Women’s Pajama sets (Small-4XL)
Shirts (easy on style-long and short sleeve T-shirts (Small-4XL)
Button Down Cardigans (Small-4XL)
Men’s & Women’s hoodies with Zipper (Medium-4XL)
Body wash (Men’s & Women’s)
Deodorant (Men’s & Women’s)
Shaving Cream
Denture Adessive and Denture Cleaning Tablets/Denture cleaning brushes
Hard Soled Slippers/Sneakers (no slip ins ONLY Full Foot) All sizes
White twin size bed sheet sets
Clothing sizes:
Men’s: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Ladies: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, 2XL, 3XL
In Compliance with infection control policies, clothing items must be NEW with
Tags attached. We are unable to accept any previously worn clothing:
ELECTRONICS/ENTERTAINMENT ITEMS FOR RESIDENT USE
Electric razors (3 blade Norelco)
Super Ear Personal Sound Amplification (Model SE5000)
Wireless Headphones for TV or Music (Insignia or Sony Brand)
Boom Boxes (portable radio/CD player
Batteries AA, AAA
4-Karaoke System with wireless microphones (PyleUSA.com model no. PKRK10)
Sound Machine (rainfall, ocean, rain etc)
32 inches plain flat screen TVs (Insignia, Samsung, Onn, Sony, LG)
Please consider donating funds for electronic equipment so we may purchase
The items that are compatible with our systems. Please indicate the item to be purchased on
the memo line of the check.
Furniture and Accessories
Outdoor furniture
Snoezelen cart (provides a multi-sensory environment for memory care residents frames for
Puzzles (plexiglass only).
Miscellaneous
Books of Postage Stamps (Forever Stamps)
Seasonal centerpieces for dining tables
Watches (large face)
Joy for All (Cat or Dog) Memory Care Unit
Security Neck pouches
Magnetic Dartboard/Darts
Jigsaw Puzzles
Arts & Crafts Supplies
Laundry Detergent (in small amounts)
Memory Care Therapy Baby Doll-The Ashton
Vecta Deluxe mobile sensory stations
Lollipops/snacks/chocolates
NO Books or DVDs are needed; our library shelves are full!!
**We are unable to accept used clothing, electronics, decorations, furniture, or
home-made food.
THANK YOU!
For questions or to arrange a donation please contact:
Mariamma Joseph (Sini), Volunteer Services Assistant
201-634-8505