Plagido’s Winery in Hammonton Wins Best of Show for its Cabernet Franc in Finger Lakes International Wine Competition Garden State Wine Grow- ers Association wineries once again shined in a blind taste test against wines from throughout the country bring- ing home 45 medals in the prestigious Finger Lakes In- ternational Wine Competition including a … Continued

Assistive technology (AT) is any service or tool that helps older adults or persons with disabilities perform activities that might otherwise be difficult or impossible. For older adults, such technology may be a walker to improve mobility or an amplification device to make sounds easier to hear. It could also include a magnifying glass for … Continued

Many senior citizens choose golf as a way to stay in shape. The sport provides seniors with cardiovascular exercise and stretches most parts of the body. Seniors up north have the disadvantage of having to wait out the winter season before getting back out there in the spring. During the winter months, it’s wise for … Continued

By, Les Handler I thought I was middle aged. But I’ve been in possession of an AARP card for eight years now. So maybe that makes me an official senior citizen. I can clearly recall when my parents would tell us all about the good old days. They would tell us that “penny candy” meant … Continued

By Pam Teel Randi Goldberg has a very important job making sure that her client’s needs are met. As the Director of Community relations at Always Best Care Senior Services, Randi wears a few hats at a time traveling to the many different facilities that partner with Always Best Care and are in need of … Continued

Ram Ranganath, on behalf of Om Foundation Registration is now underway for the 2nd Annual Om Memorial 5K Run and 1M Walk that will be tak- ing place on Sunday, May 19th @ 7:30am at Thompson Park, Monroe, NJ – This event is being organized in memory of childhood cancer victim Om Parikh to help … Continued

Light bulbs are getting better. Newer bulbs — like halogen incandescents, CFLs and LEDs — last longer and use less energy than traditional incan- descent bulbs, saving you money on your energy bills. In fact, beginning in 2012, everyday light bulbs have to meet new Department of Energy stan- dards for how much energy they … Continued

Sam Goto is aptly named—for several years now, Sam has been the ‘go-to’ for many people involved in Friendship Circle of Central Jersey. He’s the FC alumni who still keeps in close contact with the former volunteers who started out as his program buddies and grew into lifelong friends. He’s the person who loaned his … Continued

When your child experiences a traumatic brain injury, it is devastating and completely overwhelming. Life is suddenly divided into “before” and “after.” In the early days and weeks, all of your energy is focused on survival and emerging from the coma. You feel joy, relief, and a lot of uncertainty. Then begins the long path … Continued

By Pam Teel Ten-year-old Giulia Gardella is in the fifth grade at the Elms El- ementary School in Jackson. She loves her Art teacher and loves being in art class. She also loves being with her friends. Her other two favorite subjects are writing and reading. Giulia gets all A’s and B’s in her classes. … Continued