Category 'Government'

May Is Older Americans Month

by Rita Ude on May 01, 2012 0 Comments

May is Older Americans Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions and achievements of senior citizens nationwide.

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May Is Older Americans Month!

by Beth Sholom on April 05, 2012 0 Comments

For information, contact: Beth Sholom, Executive Director/Owner support@rightathomeofcnj.com 732-967-0900     May Is Older Americans Month   Annually since 1963, Older Americans Month has rallied communities across the country in celebrating the contribution and achievements of A...

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May Is Older Americans Month!

by Beth Sholom on April 05, 2012 0 Comments

For information, contact: Beth Sholom, Executive Director/Owner support@rightathomeofcnj.com 732-957-08900     May Is Older Americans Month   Annually since 1963, Older Americans Month has rallied communities across the country in celebrating the contribution and achievements of ...

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April Is Parkinson's Awareness Month!

by Beth Sholom on March 07, 2012 0 Comments

For More Information contact: Beth Sholom, Owner/Executive Director beths@rightathomeofcnj.com 732-967-0900 April Is Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Approximately 1 million people in the U.S. have Parkinson’s disease, and 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. Parkinson’s is a ne...

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Improve Your Health Literacy

by Rita Ude on February 21, 2012 0 Comments

Approximately 46 percent of adults are health illiterate, meaning they find it difficult to read, comprehend and use health information. Patients' misunderstanding of health information and treatment decisions is estimated to cost the U.S. $73 billion.

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U.S. Faces the Growing Challenges of an Aging Population

by Rita Ude on February 14, 2012 5 Comments

During the next 30 years, the number of Americans over the age of 65 and the proportion of those individuals over 85 are expected to double, impacting the economy, employment, healthcare and social services.

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Sandwich Generation Survival Tips

by Rita Ude on February 07, 2012 0 Comments

Are you a member of the sandwich generation? If you are raising children while caring for your elderly parents, you definitely are. Read the suggestions on how to protect yourself and your family.

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American Diabetes Association Alert Day!

by Beth Sholom on February 02, 2012 0 Comments

For More Information contact:Beth Sholom, Owner/Executive Directorbeths@rightathomeofcnj.com732-967-0900   March 27 Is American Diabetes Association Alert Day  Nearly 26 million Americans live with diabetes, yet 7 million of these people do not even know they have the blood sugar dise...

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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

by Rita Ude on January 31, 2012 9 Comments

A new federal program called the Independence at Home Demonstration will test the effectiveness of providing healthcare to thousands of chronically ill Medicare patients in their own homes, allowing them to remain there instead of potentially entering long-term care facilities.

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Loneliness Harms Health!

by Beth Sholom on January 13, 2012 0 Comments

For More Information contact:Beth Sholom, Owner/Executive Directorbeths@rightathomeofcnj.com732-967-0900   Loneliness Harms Health: Love and Companionship Result in a Healthier and Longer Life February is the month of love, but dark chocolate isn’t the only sweet gift that is good for ...

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