Information & Resources

Westwood For All Ages is dedicated to keeping our seniors informed, prepared and connected during this time of concern.  As information and resources become available from trusted sources we will work to provide them to you as necessary.  If you have a non-emergency question, please feel free to email us at ww4allages@gmail.com.

Borough of Westwood

The Borough of Westwood Board of Health has posted a public health notice at www.westwoodnj.gov please refer to this information if you have any questions or concerns about the Corona Virus (Covid-19) pandemic.

nj-westwoodborough.civicplus.com/334/Coronavirus-Information

Borough of Westwood - Coronavirus Update 07/22/2020

https://www.westwoodnj.gov/229/Public-Health-Notices

State of New Jersey & Bergen County 

  - Governor Declares State of Emergency. Announces Extensive Social Distancing Measures to Mitigate Further Spread of COVID-19
https://www.nj.gov

Have general questions about COVID-19?
Call: 2-1-1
Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
Text: your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance.
​Visit nj.gov/health for additional information
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml

New Jersey COVID-19 Dashboard - Vaccine information
www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml

​Bergen County Information & Resources
https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/health-promotion/2019-novel-corona-virus
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https://www.co.bergen.nj.us/public-information/press-releases/144-county-of-bergen-executive-order-no-2020-1b

Local Services

During this time of social distancing the following local services are closed.  You may contact them via their website and social media pages:

​Westwood Public Library
https://www.westwoodpubliclibrary.org 
​FB: @westwoodpubliclibrary

Westwood Recreation Department & Community Center
westwoodnj.gov/179/recreation FB: @westwoodnjrec

In addition, AARP and the National Council on Aging have up to date recommendations and news for older residents at https://www.aarp.org/  and www.ncoa.org.

Groceries

Before going out, call your local grocery store to see if they are operating special hours for elderly or disabled customers or to see if they offer delivery.  

From Shop Rite:  Online shopping instructions & product availability updates

Emerson: https://shop.shoprite.com/store/c02a701
(201) 262 - 0012

Hillsdale: https://shop.shoprite.com/store/4487590 
(201) 666 - 7821 (201) 666 - 7276
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Centers for Disease Control

To help keep yourself and others healthy the CDC and health professionals recommend that you:
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
  • Practice social distancing!  Stay home when you are sick, and call your doctor if you are experiencing fever, cough and shortness of breath or any signs of a respiratory infection.

For more information go to: CDC.gov

Wash Your Hands!

The journalists at VOX Media have made an art of explaining the news.  Here's an insightful article and video about hand washing. 

Article: www.vox.com/2020/2/28/21157769/how-to-prevent-the-coronavirus

Food Delivery

Many restaurants are now offering delivery and curbside pickup. ​ A number of them are also now offering outdoor dining, with reservations. Our friends at the Facebook Page "I Love Westwood" have compiled an album called WESTWOOD STRONG, highlighting the social media posts of local businesses, their operating status, meal deals and services.  Check it out here:  WESTWOOD STRONG  

Additionally, the Westwood Chamber of Commerce has created a Facebook Page with detailed information on businesses that are open in various capacities. It may be accessed here at SUPPORT WESTWOOD

At Home Activities

Need some help keeping yourself or your family entertained at home?  Here's some ideas!
  • Log-on to https://www.westwoodpubliclibrary.org to learn about online library resources.  With your library card you have access to movies, ebooks, audiobooks and more!  If you need assistance you can email library@westwood.bccls.org
  • Take a Museum tour!  This article from Newsweek has a slide show that includes links to online tours of museums and attractions across the globe include The Louvre and the Taj Mahal! https://www.newsweek.com/see-world-while-social-distancing-these-virtual-tours-1492842?slide=2
  • This article from Travel & Leisure magazine has links to the most famous art museums offering online collection viewing!  https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
  • Go for a walk!  Just be sure to practice social distancing - 6 feet apart from non-family members!
  • Westwood DPW has begun collecting yard waste so now's a great time to work on your garden and lawn.
  • Are you part of a regular social club or volunteer group?  Pick up the phone and call a few friends!  Email is a great way to have a group chat as well!
  • Missing friends and family?  Give them a ring!  Call your grandchildren and have them read to you or you can read to them.  
  • Brush up on your hobbies!
  • Crack open a book on your to be read list!
  • Play a board game or cards.  
  • Decorate for spring.  
  • The National Instiute on Aging has online exercise videos for seniors.  Check them out here: