| It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgement; and in these qualities old age is usually not only not poorer, but is even richer.
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VERONA, N.J. (AP) – Retirement communities may have their perks, but Beryl O'Connor says it would be tough to match the birthday surprise she got in her own backyard when she turned 80 this year.
The 80-year-old Beryl is among a group of seniors who are embracing the concept of "aging in place" maximizing the prospects for growing old in one's own longtime home rather than move to a retirement community. more
Source: USA Today
from the New Jersey Jewish NewsRemembering our elders, reflecting on our lives
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from the New Jersey Jewish NewsUJC MetroWest Receives Grant to Help Older Adults Self-Manage Chronic DiseasesUnited Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ (UJC) has been awarded a grant of $22,500 from the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services to implement Take Control of Your Health,* a community-based initiative that helps older adults better manage their chronic illnesses. UJC was one of only 18 agencies from around the state selected to receive the grant. more *See Upcoming events at right for more details. |
| Verona LIVE Caregiver's Program a Hit
Exhibits and presentations provide vital resources
—Verona-Cedar Grove Patch, May 17, 2011 |
Families and caregivers needing answers to broader eldercare questions and help with community resources can contact Elderlink – a portal to all MetroWest services for older adults and their families. Elderlink can be reached at (973) 765-9050 or via email at elderlink@jfsmetrowest.org. Visit the elderlink website at www.elderlinkmetrowest.org. Elderlink has received generous funding from United Jewish Communities of MetroWest NJ and Jewish Family Service
and was established with initial funding from The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey. |
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| Metro Transport helps older adults in community |
Using public transportation is a safe and economical way to visit family and friends and to travel to stores, restaurants, doctors’ offices and many other destinations. Riding on the bus can be much easier than fighting traffic and searching for a parking space. download the Caldwell LIVE Guide to Public Transportation (PDF) Financial support for Caldwell LIVE has been provided by the US Administration on Aging, the United Jewish Appeal and the Partners for Health Foundation. |
Walking Club
Verona Live Walking Club
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United Way Caregivers Coalition recently launched in North Essex to provide support to senior caregivers in the communities of Caldwell, Cedar Grove, Essex Fells, Fairfield, Glen Ridge, Livingston, Monclair, North Caldwell, Roseland, Verona, and West Caldwell. |
Telephone support groups and workshops — January through June 2012 ABOUT CAREGIVERS’ CONNECTIONS:
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