By, Pam Teel Tia Bajaj is 11 years old and is in the sixth grade. She lives in Millstone and attends Millstone Township Middle School. She has an excitement for learning and puts her all into everything that she does. She makes sure that her schoolwork is always the best that she can do. Tia … Continued

As parents, we want our child to grow and develop into a happy, confident individual. Every child is different, and even children within the same family may have varying needs and issues. But, needs such as self-esteem are universally important for all children. Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. When children feel confident … Continued

By Jake Shukan With the cold weather behind us (hopefully), and with the spring months ahead, that can mean only thing to baseball enthusiasts everywhere – opening day! Amer- ica’s national pastime. Offseason News: The Los Angeles Angels extended their star center fielder Mike Trout to a 12-year, $430 million contract extension, the largest contract … Continued

As a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving the nation’s health, the Freehold YMCA offers the following tips to encourage older adults in Monmouth County to live healthier lives. Have fun with your food. Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring! Have fun with your fruits and vegetables by trying them fresh or frozen. Find a … Continued

By Sheli Monacchio 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 … Continued

Seniors who walk more slowly may have higher amounts of a protein linked to Alzheimer’s in their brains, a small, new study suggests. Researchers found a modest association between higher levels of amyloid plaques — dense deposits of a protein known as beta amyloid — and slower walking speeds among older adults. “These results suggest … Continued

If you are a man aged 45–79, talk with your provider about whether to take aspirin to reduce the chances of a heart attack. Does aspirin also help women prevent heart attacks? Aspirin is NOT useful for preventing heart attacks in women, but it IS USEFUL for preventing strokes. Please see the brochure Talk with … Continued

Registering with the Office / Senior Center is free and available to Monroe Township residents, 55 years of age and older. The monthly newsletter, Senior Focus, is distributed around the 15th of the previous month and members are required to pre-register for ALL monthly activities. Please be sure to call the Office at least 24 … Continued

There are two basic types of homeowner’s insurance that indicate whether your personal property and belongings are covered or not, or whether you’re entitled to liability or loss-of-use coverage or not. These policy-types are called named peril policies (covers only types of disasters that are named in the policy) and open peril policies (covers everything … Continued

Everyone needs a healthy home. But there are special reasons to think about children. Children’s bodies are still growing. Their young brains, livers, and other organs are more likely to be harmed by chemicals and other dangers than those of adults. If children get sick, it may be harder for them to get well because … Continued