Author: Claire Reed, Managing Editor
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The ‘illogical logic’ of memory care
In recent and sobering reports, experts revealed that an estimated 5.1 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. With those stark statistics on the rise, the administration at Roosevelt Care Centers, two long-term care facilities in Edison and Old Bridge, have taken extensive measures to ensure their residents, suffering with memory and cognitive impairments,…
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Fall allergies are upon us; take steps to ease symptoms
By Philip Pasternak, M.D. They’re back … With rising counts of mold spores and ragweed pollen, so ushers in the sneezing, coughing and sinus congestion of fall allergies. An estimated 35 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergic rhinitis, more commonly known as hay fever. The biggest fall allergy trigger is ragweed pollen. These are tiny…
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Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center to hold free exams Oct. 8
Affiliated Foot & Ankle Center, 4645 Route 9 north, Howell, is looking to expand education for children and parents about primary foot and ankle conditions in children and adolescents. They will be conducting complimentary foot and ankle exams for children of all ages at the office on Oct. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. Refreshments…
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CentraState offering diabetes self-management program
CentraState Medical Center is offering a free, six-week diabetes self-management workshop for people with pre-diabetes, diabetes, and caregivers, on Wednesdays beginning Sept. 14 through Oct. 19, from 6-8:30 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold. The workshop includes weekly group education sessions, support from peers and take-home materials.…
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Gloria Zastko, Realtors announces top associates for August
August was a great month at Gloria Zastko, Realtors. Leading the team for listings taken was Jayakrishnan “Jay” Maniyil and leading the team for sales were Randi Tirado and Jay Maniyil. Andrew Zastko, broker/owner states, “Although August is not typically an active selling season, we at Gloria Zastko, Realtors had a brisk month, taking in…
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month at Metuchen Public Library
The Metuchen Public Library has teamed up with several local businesses to promote Library Card Sign-Up Month. Simply present your library card to one of the participating businesses to show support of the Library, and in exchange the business will provide you with an extra deal exclusively for Metuchen Library cardholders. The following businesses have…
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Jewish Family Services offers expanded career services
The Joel Gensler Career Center at Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Middlesex County, Milltown, offers professional one-on-one career services for the unemployed, underemployed, career changers, and early retirees regardless of religious affiliation. Services include career planning, job search/job readiness, resumes and cover letters, interview preparation and practice, enrichment workshops, and access to job opportunities. For…
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Israeli dinner and lecture on cosmetics labels to be held Sept. 21
On Sept. 21, Metuchen-Edison Hadassah will be sponsoring an event at Neve Shalom, 250 Grove Ave., Metuchen, open to the entire community, and featuring Israeli dinner catered by The Orchid at 6:30 p.m, followed by apresenter at approximately 7:30 p.m. Dr. Lynne Harrison, owner and president of Harrison Research Labs in Union, will present, “Decoding…
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Zombiefest slated for Oct. 15 in Edison
Edison Wetlands Association is holding Zombiefest on Oct. 15 from 2-7 p.m. at Triple C Ranch, 206 Tyler Road, Edison. Rain date is Oct. 22. The event includes a zombie run/walk, zombie face painting, a zombie costume contest, live music, a bonfire, a petting zoo, refreshments and more. Wear your best zombie costume! To volunteer…
