Assistive technology (AT) is any service or tool that helps older adults or persons with disabilities perform activities that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. For older adults, such technology may be a walker to improve mobility or an amplification device to make sounds easier to hear. It could also include a magnifying glass for … Continued
Many senior citizens choose golf as a way to stay in shape. The sport provides seniors with cardiovascular exercise and stretches most parts of the body. Seniors up north have the disadvantage of having to wait out the winter season before getting back out there in the spring. During the winter months, it’s wise for … Continued
By, Les Handler I thought I was middle aged. But I’ve been in possession of an AARP card for eight years now. So maybe that makes me an official senior citizen. I can clearly recall when my parents would tell us all about the good old days. They would tell us that “penny candy” meant … Continued
By Pam Teel Randi Goldberg has a very important job making sure that her client’s needs are met. As the Director of Community relations at Always Best Care Senior Services, Randi wears a few hats at a time traveling to the many different facilities that partner with Always Best Care and are in need of … Continued
Ram Ranganath, on behalf of Om Foundation Registration is now underway for the 2nd Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1M Walk that will be tak- ing place on Sunday, May 19th @ 7:30am at Thompson Park, Monroe, NJ – This event is being organized in memory of childhood cancer victim Om Parikh to help … Continued
Light bulbs are getting better. Newer bulbs — like halogen incandescents, CFLs and LEDs — last longer and use less energy than traditional incan- descent bulbs, saving you money on your energy bills. In fact, beginning in 2012, everyday light bulbs have to meet new Department of Energy stan- dards for how much energy they … Continued
Sam Goto is aptly named—for several years now, Sam has been the ‘go-to’ for many people involved in Friendship Circle of Central Jersey. He’s the FC alumni who still keeps in close contact with the former volunteers who started out as his program buddies and grew into lifelong friends. He’s the person who loaned his … Continued
When your child experiences a traumatic brain injury, it is devastating and completely overwhelming. Life is suddenly divided into “before” and “after.” In the early days and weeks, all of your energy is focused on survival and emerging from the coma. You feel joy, relief, and a lot of uncertainty. Then begins the long path … Continued
By Pam Teel Ten-year-old Giulia Gardella is in the fifth grade at the Elms El- ementary School in Jackson. She loves her Art teacher and loves being in art class. She also loves being with her friends. Her other two favorite subjects are writing and reading. Giulia gets all A’s and B’s in her classes. … Continued
By Max Druckman Every summer, for one memorable weekend in July, baseball enthusiasts from around the globe gather in the sleepy town of Cooperstown, New York to see their favorite players inducted into baseballs iconic Hall of Fame. The 2019 class of inductees did not disappoint. This elite group of athletes were stellar over their … Continued