Where in Vernon? (was this picture taken)

Every week, The Advertiser (North), publishes a photo within Sussex County and asks the readers to guess where the photo was taken. Last week, the following picture of CVS/Pharmacy was…

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When Your Aging Parents Need Care

Siblings are not equally involved in caregiving when their aging parents start needing care. In 75 percent of all cases, only one adult child will become a caregiver. Mothers are…

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Alzheimer’s Disease – 10 signs to look for!

One’s memory often changes as one grows older. But, memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be a symptom of dementia: a…

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Myths about Aging

Old age did not seem like a very exciting time in life to look forward to while growing up. Maybe we had older relatives who were “stuck in their ways”…

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Inspritational Quotes for Caregivers

Certified nursing assistants, home health aides and senior caregivers make a difference in peoples’ lives. Sometimes, the job is tough and thankless. All caregivers make it possible for the elderly…

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Funny things Elderly Parents do! :)

My mom lived in an assisted care facility where everyone left their doors open. One man with Alzheimer’s was restless and walked the halls endlessly. On one visit, she mentioned…

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Benefits of Hiring a Home Health Care Company

Here is an interesting article about the benefits of hiring a Home Health Care Company for a loved one: With the increasing number of elderly in the United States, many…

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Exercise Treats Elderly Depression

Exercising three times a week could be more effective than medication in relieving the symptoms of major depression in elderly people and may also decrease the chances that the depression…

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