Category: CONSUMER NEWS

Caring for an Aging Parent or Family Member?

If you’re caring for someone 55 or older who needs nursing home level of care, the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) can help them stay at home. PACE provides coordinated medical and social services, including primary care, dental, prescriptions, home care, adult day health care, and transportation to appointments. Participants receive all Medicare and Medicaid services without the limitations those programs normally impose.

New Jersey is expanding the PACE program to all 21 counties. Some PACE centers are accepting enrollments now, while others will open over the next 18-24 months. Contact your local PACE agency to check eligibility and availability in your area.

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Substance Use Disorder Resources Available

Anyone seeking help with addiction, whether struggling personally or helping a loved one, can call 1-844-ReachNJ (1-844-732-2465) to receive immediate support and assistance from live, trained addiction counselors based here in New Jersey. The help line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Naloxone, sometimes referred to by the brand name “Narcan,” can revive people who have lost consciousness due to opioid overdose. New Jerseyans aged 14 and over can obtain naloxone freely and anonymously at participating pharmacies. One two-dose naloxone nasal spray kit will be provided per visit. People who obtain naloxone do not need to provide a name or a reason.

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Annual Master Watershed Steward Fundraiser 

Penn State Extension’s Master Watershed Steward program will hold its seventh annual native tree and shrub sale this fall with 25 pickup locations across the state. Funds from the sale will support regional Master Watershed Steward volunteer activities, including stream repair projects, tree plantings and youth education programs. 

This year’s fundraiser features one native woody vine species and 23 native tree and shrub varieties, including the highly requested pawpaw and persimmon. Master Watershed Stewards will accept orders through Aug. 25 or until supplies run out, with curbside pickup available in September or October. Pickup dates and times vary by location. 

Native plants offer a variety of benefits to communities, including environmental, social and even economic benefits, program leaders noted. Native trees, shrubs and other plants improve air and water quality, reduce stormwater runoff and pollution, and enrich and enhance property and enjoyment. Master Watershed Stewards plant trees to intercept and infiltrate stormwater, stabilize soils, and filter pollutants. Whether residents seek trees for privacy, foliage, shade, pollinator attraction or a beautiful landscape, the sale organizers noted that the program offers a variety of trees and shrubs to meet a wide range of needs. 

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You Haven’t Been to the Dentist in Years: Here’s What Actually Happens When You Go Back

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The gap starts small. You miss a cleaning during a busy stretch, then you lose the insurance when you change jobs, then a year passes and calling feels like admitting something. Five years later the appointment you are avoiding is not really about your teeth. It is about the conversation you expect to have when you sit down.

That expected conversation is the main thing keeping people out of the chair, and it is usually worse in imagination than in practice.

Why the Gap Grows on Its Own

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Downsizing a Family Home: The Storage Decisions That Cost the Most

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The house sells faster than anyone expected. Closing is in five weeks, the new place is smaller, and forty years of accumulated belongings are still in it. This is the point at which most families make the expensive decision, which is to put nearly everything into storage and sort it out later.

Later rarely comes. Units rented as a temporary measure during a move have a way of becoming a standing monthly cost, and the arithmetic on that gets uncomfortable quickly.

Run the Numbers Before You Rent

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How Much Should You Walk for Weight Loss?

When it comes to shedding pounds, we often picture grueling gym sessions, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), or exhausting runs. But what if the most sustainable weight-loss tool is already part of your daily routine?

Walking is one of the easiest, most accessible, and highly sustainable ways to lose weight. It doesn’t require a gym membership, specialized gear, or recovery days that leave you too sore to move.

But a burning question remains: Can walking be your only form of exercise and still help you lose weight?

The short answer is yes. In this guide, we will break down exactly how much you need to walk, how pace and intensity affect your progress, what kind of calorie burn to expect, and how to optimize your daily walks to reach your weight-loss goals.

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Hackensack ALS Center Earns National Excellence Recognition

The ALS Center at Hackensack University Medical Center has been awarded the prestigious designation of an ALS Association Certified Treatment Center of Excellence™, marking a major milestone for the care of individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in the region. The certification recognizes the program’s commitment to providing outstanding, multidisciplinary care and its dedication to advancing research in the fight against this devastating disease.

ALS, often called Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to a loss of muscle control. The disease’s progression can vary, but it relentlessly impacts a person’s ability to move, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. While there is no cure for ALS, a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treatment has been shown to improve patients’ quality of life and can extend survival.

The ALS Association’s certification affirms that the ALS Center at Hackensack University Medical Center meets the highest national standards of care. This model brings together a dedicated team of specialists, including neurologists, palliative care experts, nurses, therapists, and researchers, to provide a seamless and patient-centered experience. This integrated approach ensures that patients and their families receive comprehensive support to navigate the complex challenges of living with ALS.

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Protect Your Pet’s Paws from Hot Pavement

As temperatures rise, don’t forget that asphalt gets much hotter than the air around us. On a 95° day, pavement can reach 143°, and that’s hot enough to burn your dog’s paws in less than a minute.

Before heading out for a walk, try the 7-second hand test. Place the back of your hand on the pavement. If you can’t comfortably keep it there for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for your pet’s paws.

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Gloucester City Business Hiring

Solutions in Warehousing, located in Gloucester City, is hiring basic installation laborers. Entry-level, on-the-job paid training. They are looking for workers over 25 years old with a clean driver’s license.

You can apply and send your basic resume directly to the company on the Solutions In Warehousing Facebook Page. [1]

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Wawa Remembers Dick Wood with Free Coffee Monday for Customers

Dick Wood died on Friday, July 10. He began his career at Wawa in 1970 as the company’s first General Counsel, the company said in a statement, at the encouragement of Grahame Wood, his father’s cousin and the founder of the first Wawa Food Market. 

He went on to lead Wawa for more than five decades as president, CEO and chairman. 

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