Mercer County Library System
A multi-disciplinary database of more than 4,600 magazines and journals, including full text for nearly 3,900 peer-reviewed titles. In addition to the full-text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for 8,470 journals.
AtoZ World Food contains more than 7,000 traditional recipes from 174 countries, along with thousands of ingredient, food culture, and reference articles, making it the largest food database of its kind. AtoZ World Food was designed for culinary institutes, students, world travelers, cooking clubs, adventurous eaters, and anyone who wants to learn about world cuisine without having to purchase individual country cookbooks.
This rich collection of consumer health information provides access to full-text consumer health magazines and reference books. It also includes searchable full text for current health pamphlets.
A free health and medical research database for openly available content related to the COVID-19 outbreak
“Important Financial Literacy Tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing Independent, Unbiased Financial Strength Ratings of Banks, Credit Unions & Insurance Companies Conservative Buy-Hold-Sell Ratings of Thousands of Stocks, Mutual Funds & Exchange Traded Funds Create your own Personal Account to create a Watchlist, get Upgrade/Downgrade Notifications and Log In from Anywhere Medicare Supplement Insurance - Which Plan to Choose, How Much it will Cost, Compare Rates & Plan Benefits”
Includes more than 585 educational videos on a wide range of health topics, more than 1,100 searchable and browsable color illustrations, and a Health in the News section with regularly updated health news articles.
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition is a trusted full-text database covering nursing and allied health topics, including pediatric nursing, critical care, mental health, nursing management, medical law and more.
Library Chef is a series of cooking classes designed for adults, kids, and teens, where you can learn from expert chefs and nutritionists. Whether you're a beginner or experienced cook, there's something for everyone.
Provides full text for magazines, reference books, and primary source documents. This database also provides an Image Collection containing photos, maps & flags.
Interface including all of the Salem Literature, History, Science and Health databases that MCL offers.
Resources for seniors and their caregivers on home care. For a ready to go backpack full of resources for caregivers that you can check out from the library, look at our Caregiver Backpack.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving
Free help for individuals taking care of a loved one.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide/
The guides include: information on how to have vital conversation; ways to assess your loved one’s needs; tips for organizing important documents; a roundup of federal and national resources; information on caring for yourself; and checklists, medication charts and contact lists.
https://www.caring.com/caregiving-resources
Family caregivers tend to the health and well-being of their aging parents, spouses and other loved ones, often while juggling careers, children and other obligations. They provide some key resources to help you better navigate caregiving.
https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/aging-disability-resource-connection/office-on-aging
Serves as the primary advocate, planning, and coordinating agency for Mercer County’s adults aged 60 years old or older and their caregivers by: operating as a fully functioning Aging and Disabilities Resource Connection (ADRC) information and referral resource; conducting screens for community services; assisting with form completion to encourage accurate eligibility and accessibility to programs and services; helping consumers navigate systems and processes; fostering community relationships to enhance positive aging experiences; developing and administrating comprehensive coordinated programs and services; and encouraging use of community-based programs.
https://www.caregiving.org/resources/general-caregiving/
NAC conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues.
https://www.caregiver.org/hiring-home-help
Family Caregiver Alliance offers information, support, and resources for family caregivers of adults with chronic physical or cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, and other illnesses.
https://www.icgmc.org/
Since 1994, Interfaith Caregivers of Greater Mercer County has enabled under-served, homebound seniors and adults with disabilities to maintain their independence and dignity by helping them remain in their own homes through non-medical support services, provided free-of-charge.
https://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html
Nursing Home Compare offers detailed information about every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country.
https://www.goodwillhomemedical.org/
300 Benigno Blvd Bellmawr, NJ 08031
(609) 812-2210
https://www.njstatelib.org/get-covered-nj-state-marketplace-affordable-care-act-2025/
Affordable Care Act Guide from the New Jersey State Library, including important dates and deadlines for enrollment as well as other resources, enrollment guides, and tips on choosing the right plan.
https://www.medicaid.gov/
(800) 633-4227
https://www.medicare.gov/
(212) 616-2400
https://www.mymedicare.gov/
Registering with MyMedicare.gov gives you access to your personalized information at any time.
http://www.mealsonwheelsmercer.org/
Meals on Wheels of Mercer County is a comprehensive nutrition program committed to providing nutritious meals and related services which are designed to promote the independence, dignity, health and wellbeing of our homebound participants.
https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/aging-disability-resource-connection/office-on-aging/nutrition-program-for-older-adults
The Mercer County Nutrition Project for Older Adults offers appetizing meals served in settings that bring people together for activities and social interaction. A caterer prepares a complete lunch each day which includes an appetizer, main entree, vegetables, bread, beverage, and dessert. This federally funded program encourages participants to make a suggested donation of $1 for their daily meal.
40 Lanning Blvd, East Windsor, NJ 08520
(609) 371-7192
999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
(609) 883-1776
2 Reading Street, Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 537-0236
30 Darrah Lane East, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
(609) 844-7048
1117 Route 130, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
(609) 259-1567
271 Clarksville Rd, Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 799-9068
https://www.rideprovide.org/
Greater Mercer RideProvide is a community based non-profit transportation service for seniors 65 and over and visually impaired adults residing in Mercer County, Plainsboro and the southern portion of Montgomery NJ. RideProvide helps members maintain their independence and reduces isolation by providing a safe, reliable transportation option.
https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/transportation-and-infrastructure/t-r-a-d-e
The County of Mercer through TRADE provides non-emergency transportation to residents of Mercer County who are elderly and to people with disabilities. It is the mission of TRADE to provide a safe, efficient and economical paratransit service to all eligible Mercer County residents by trained staff dedicated to the passengers’ special needs.