by Sheli Monacchio | Jun 11, 2019 | Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean
When we think of bullying, many times we think of adolescents in middle school and high school. These “Mean Girls” or bullies make life impossible for the victim. There is another demographic that we need to bring attention to in this day and age which it may come to...
by Sheli Monacchio | May 15, 2019 | Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, CCNJ Pays it Forward, Counties, Education, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset
May is Older Americans Month Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads our nation’s observance of Older Americans Month. This year the 2019 theme is Connect, Create, Contribute so we are encouraging older adults in New Jersey to: Connect with...
by Sheli Monacchio | Mar 17, 2019 | Bash on the Beach, Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Education, Grey Market Risks, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Uncategorized, Union, Updates
According to The Institute on Aging, in the year 1900 only 100,000 Americans reached the age of 85. By 2050, the 85+ year-old age group will reach 19 million, which is 5 percent of the total population. These numbers are scary when you look at the amount of qualified...
by Sheli Monacchio | Mar 16, 2019 | Bash on the Beach, Bucks, Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Somerset, Uncategorized, Union, Updates
We’re so stoked for the 2019 CCNJ Bash on the Beach! It’s going to be a great event! In preparation for the Bash, we’re offering discounts on membership and sponsorship in conjunction with the Bash. Become a CCNJ Member! Your membership to CCNJ...
by Sheli Monacchio | Feb 12, 2019 | Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union
Nick was my father’s first cousin and he was kind and he was generous. He would come to my grandmother’s house (his Aunt Laura) in Brooklyn on Sundays when we went to visit. Sometimes his parents would come visit as well. We saw him when we were small...
by Sheli Monacchio | Jan 7, 2019 | Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, CEUs, Counties, Education, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union
Valentine’s Day is a little over a month away and I am lucky enough to be surrounded by so much love in my life. Love from my husband and children, other family members, my friends, even my colleagues. Traditional spouses are planning to buy chocolate and flowers for...