• Determining if you need cataract surgery

    What you should know about … Dr. Robert Scharfman of Atlantic Medical Eye Care What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is normally a clear, transparent structure that is located just behind your pupil. Every eye has a lens, just like every camera has a lens. The lens of the eye focuses incoming…

  • Choosing an assisted living community

    What you should know about … Assisted living residents enjoy mimosas in the garden at Reformed Church Home. When considering an assisted living community for a family member or friend, it is vital that you spend considerable time researching the services available at several facilities to make an informed decision. It is worth the time…

  • Choosing a chiropractor

    What you should know about … Dr. Ira Shapiro of Plaza Chiropractic Center poses with figure skater Michelle Kwan. What is a chiropractor? Chiropractors are well-trained doctors specializing in the structure and function of the spine and joints of the body. Chiropractors receive a doctor of chiropractic degree and their training involves intensive studies of…

  • Choosing a podiatrist

    What you should know about … Dr. Jason Grossman and his office staff A podiatrist, D.P.M., doctor of podiatric medicine, is the only health care professional whose total training focuses on the foot, ankle and related body systems. As a specialist in foot care, the podiatrist receives extensive training in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention…

  • Choosing custom-built cabinets

    What you should know about … The biggest myth about custom built cabinets and cabinetry is, well, who can afford them? Though pricing can go from affordable to astronomical, anyone looking for custom built cabinets can get what they want without busting the bank. Kitchen cabinets, living room bookcases, a bath vanity: whatever the use,…

  • Choosing outdoor furniture

    What you should know about … Choosing outdoor furniture today can be an overwhelming yet exciting project. There are many products to choose from, including teak, cast aluminum, extruded aluminum, wrought iron, resin, and outdoor wicker. Here are some helpful tips: • Know the size of the areas you would like to furnish and give…

  • Choosing a dentist What you should know about …

    Peter L. DeSciscio, D.M.D., P.A., Amboy Dental Arts The American Dental Association offers these suggestions:  Ask family, friends, neighbors or co-workers for recommendations.  Ask your family physician or local pharmacist.  If you’re moving, your current dentist may be able to make a recommendation.  Call or write your local or state dental…

  • ‘Ziegfeld Girls’ talk coming to library

    A program titled “The History of the Ziegfeld Girls” is set for 6:30-8 p.m. June 23 at the Sayreville Public Library, Washington Road. Guest speaker Marty Schneit will share the history, secrets and stories of popular personalities associated with the “Ziegfeld Follies” theatrical productions, which ran from 1907 to 1931. To register, call 732-727-0212, ext.…

  • Teens put phones to good use by geocaching

    By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A new activity in South Brunswick will combine the technological world with the beauty of nature. Geocaching is a treasure hunt game that uses a navigation system to locate locked boxes that hold trinkets or possibly clues to the next box. With more than 2 million caches…

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