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January 25, 2020  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Baby Boomers, Baby Boomers, Burlington, Caregivers, Education, Medicare, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Seniors, Somerset, Union, Wellness

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Ends March 31st-What you need to know.

You may have heard of Medicare Open Enrollment that begins on October 15th and ends on December 7th that allows you to make changes for the following year. There is another “Open Enrollment” period for you to be aware of. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is from January 1st to March 31st […]

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December 12, 2019  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Baby Boomers, Bucks, Caregivers, Education, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union, Updates, Wellness

Six Things to Look for When Visiting Your Aging Loved One This Season

Sometimes we don’t see our parents or aging loved ones as much as we would like. Life gets in the way and our responsibilities pull us in many directions. We speak to mom or dad on the phone and they tell us everything is just fine. But is it? With the holidays here, take note […]

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October 8, 2019  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Baby Boomers, Baby Boomers, Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Education, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union, Updates, Wellness

Grieving the Living

Grief is described as deep sorrow, usually after someone dies. We’ve all lost loved ones at one point or another and the stages of emotions that people go through when grieving are those of denial, anger, guilt, depression and acceptance. These are not necessarily in order and may repeat during the bereavement process. What should […]

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August 30, 2019  |  By linda.mundie526@gmail.com  |  In Baby Boomers, Baby Boomers, Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Education, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union, Updates, Wellness

Creativity for Your Health-by Linda Mundie, Vice President of Caring Connections of New Jersey and Pennsylvania

When we think of wellness and the habits that are vital to our wellbeing, we immediately think of diet, exercise and sleep as the standards of health.  An overlooked aspect of wellness is creativity.  Researchers are starting to investigate some of the fundamental aspects of life that usually get neglected, including our basic need for creativity. Developing […]

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August 8, 2019  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Baby Boomers, Baby Boomers, Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Education, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Pickle Ball, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union, Updates, Wellness

August is Wellness Month

August is Wellness Month and August 15th is Relaxation Day. Every day should be thought of as “Wellness Day”, but the truth is that caregivers rarely put themselves first. Sometimes our lives are so busy that we simply feel there is no time for extra steps for our own wellness. Perhaps you are someone who […]

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March 17, 2019  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Bash on the Beach, Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Education, Grey Market Risks, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Uncategorized, Union, Updates

Grey Market Risks and How They Will Impact You and Your Family

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 individuals there are to care for […]

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March 16, 2019  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Bash on the Beach, Bucks, Burlington, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Somerset, Uncategorized, Union, Updates

Bash on the Beach Sponsorship Deals

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 counts as a sponsorship because it makes it possible for us to […]

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February 12, 2019  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union

What is Your Definition of a Family Caregiver?

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 through our late teens and maybe even […]

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January 7, 2019  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, CEUs, Counties, Education, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union

Loving Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease

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 their loves for Valentine’s Day. More modern […]

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December 17, 2018  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Education, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Union, Updates

Can Social Situations Effect the Way You Age?

Social situations vary from family to family. These situations can contribute to the social, physical and psychological issues in aging adults and ultimately lead to serious health problems if they are not addressed. Some things that can directly impact the physical and mental health of seniors are as follows: The loss of a spouse-When a […]

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November 20, 2018  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Education, gratitude, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union, Updates

Simplify What it is to Be Thankful-A Five Year Old’s View

Gratitude is something that I practice on a regular basis and something that I try to share with the people I’m closest to as well as the seniors that I educate. It’s so easy to let a bad day take us over to the point where we may feel very little gratitude. I lived my […]

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November 16, 2018  |  By Sheli Monacchio  |  In Bucks, Burlington, Caregivers, Counties, Education, Harvest Bash, Mercer, Message from Sheli, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Professionals, Seniors, Somerset, Union, Updates

Never Give Personal Information to Get Personal Information.

When I was a caregiver for my mother, I juggled a full-time job, two children, a relationship, and trying to be the best caregiver I could be. When the time came that I needed help, I would hop on the computer at night and Google information. This was a daunting task. Primarily because not all […]

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