ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a deadly illness with no known cause or cure.
It affects the motor neurons in a person’s brain and spinal cord. When the motor neurons die, the muscles waste away. Gradually, a person is robbed of the ability to walk, speak, eat, and eventually breathe. Upon diagnosis, doctors give ALS patients only two to five years to live.

And that’s why I’m walking – for those who can’t. I hope you will help me reach my goal

By making a one-time, tax-deductible donation, you can truly make a difference in the fight against ALS. Just visit my online fundraising websiteto make a donation.

Any amount you feel comfortable giving is deeply appreciated. Every dime makes a difference! With your support, we can make a positive impact today in the lives of those living with Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

Sincerely,
Lindsey

For those of you who have not paid your dues for April 1^st please bring a check to the meeting. 

Also, the member spotlight speakers for Friday’s meeting are Zerlinda Rodriguez & John Monroe.

 Please R.S.V.P. if you will not be able to attend the meeting.

Our dentist, Dr. Nachman-Mangot attended various presentations and workshops that focussed on the new directions in Alzheimer and dementia research and care.

This year, she participated in a workshop led by Theresa Reding,DO, FACP ( Medical Director, Geriatric Health and Disease Managment of St. Barnabas Medical Center) and Dr. Lina Shihabuddin ( Geriatric Psychiatrist, Medical Director, Geriatric and Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center) who spoke about the approaches to care and responding to as well as managing challenging behaviors among the Alzheimer and dementia individuals.

She learned about new pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions that can be utilized successfully in the home and long-term care setting. Dr. Nachman-Mangot each year participates in such workshops and applies the newest, state of the art interventions to her care for her Alzheimer’s and dementia patients in the on-site dental setting. She also visited the various exhibits and said hello to her friends and colleagues.

For nearly 40 million Americans, hearing loss is part of life. Most frequently, it results from repeat exposure to loud noises—like at concerts, nightclubs, sporting events, crowded restaurants, loud workplaces, and so on.

In many ways, hearing loss is the unintended by-product of life fully lived—that is, before we knew better about how to protect our hearing in such noisy environments. But when ignored and left unaddressed, hearing loss robs from life. It isolates. It debilitates. And it diminishes quality of life. It even takes a toll on fiscal well-being by cutting into earnings potential. Perhaps most notable, unaddressed hearing loss creates barriers and unnecessarily strains even the best of relationships.

But it doesn’t have to.

The overwhelming majority of people with hearing loss can benefit from hearing aids. Eight out of 10 hearing aid users say they’re satisfied with the changes that have occurred in their lives specifically due to their hearing aids. From how they feel about themselves to the positive changes they see in their relationships, social interactions, and work lives, hearing aid users benefit from today’s technology.

When people with even mild hearing loss use hearing aids, they often improve their job performance; enhance their communication skills; increase their earnings potential; improve their professional and interpersonal relationships; stave off depression; gain an enhanced sense of control over their lives; and better their quality of life.

Today’s Hearing Aids

High-performance technology and style have merged with durability and ease-of-use when it comes to today’s hearing aids. The options are so varied there is an attractive solution for just about anyone.

Many of today’s hearing aids allow users to hear from all directions, in all sorts of sound environments, and even underwater. They are digital, wireless, can connect directly to your smartphone or television, and can be as discreet or as visible as you like.

Designers offer styles for the fashion conscious, the trendsetter, the party-goer, the intellectual, the active sports enthusiast, the cautious grandmother, the romantic, the weekend warrior, and even the guy just tired of arguing with his wife and kids about the volume on the TV.

Simply, today’s hearing aids throw away old-world notions about hiding a condition as common as hearing loss. Whether they sit discreetly inside the ear canal, or wrap aesthetically around the contour of the outer ear like the latest fashion accessory, today’s high-performance hearing aids amplify life. They unabashedly send the message: “I’m too young and full of life to stop doing the things I love best.”

Signs of Hearing Loss

If you think you or someone you care about is struggling with unaddressed hearing loss, ask yourself these questions:

Do you seem to have trouble hearing on the telephone?
Is it more difficult for you to follow conversations when two or more people are talking at the same time?
Do you keep turning up the TV or radio?
Do you sometimes miss a telephone ring or doorbell?
Do you seem more irritated or tired at big family or social gatherings?
If the answer to some or all of these questions is yes, it’s time to take that first step toward regaining the reins on life. Make an appointment with a hearing healthcare professional, and take charge of your hearing loss.

For more information and a free hearing test and consultion call Beltone in Hackensack at 201-343-8181

The cost for the event is $160/person or $300/person* for Patron (* Listed on Website ) Kindly RSVP by April 24, 2013.

For more information, contact Jean Kirch at 201-498-9247x 301 or jean@shelteroursisters.org.

They spent the morning informing the community and health care workers about oral care and its impact on their overall health.

Vis-a-Dent, LLC is a mobile dental service that provides on site dental needs to residents of rehabilitation centers, long term and assisted living skilled nursing care facilities as well as homebound residents.

Nachman-Mangot and Pieslak enjoyed the day giving out many free samples of toothbrushes, floss, interdental brushes, sugar free gum and written information about oral care to all those very interesting people they met.

The conference will be held Thursday, April 18, 2013, 5:00PM – 9:00PM, at Bergen County Administration Building Freeholders Public Meeting Room, 5th Floor, One Bergen County Plaza
Hackensack, New Jersey.

For more information, call Eleanor Contreras at 201-336-7416.

Enjoy virtual golf, miniature golf, Wii, Xbox, cards, board games, video games, contests/prizes, Wine and Spirits tasting, and much more!

Pricing: $50 per person or $75 per person for 9 holes virtual golf. Both include appetizers, beer and wine.

For more information and to make reservations contact Jean Kirch at 201-498-9247 x301 or jean@shelteroursisters.org.

Bring your friends along – it’s sure to be fun!

Most of you have colleagues, friends, or know other professionals that may find this group beneficial so please invite them to attend. I will need to have you or them RSVP with their name,title and company name so we can make them a badge. If you have a badge from a previous meeting please make sure you bring it with you. (Bring plenty of literature and business cards).

Presenting at this meeting is Sheila De Vries, Care Management Coordinator and Shirley Force, Information and Assistance Supervisor, from the Passaic County Senior Services Department. Their topic is “Aging in Place: Senior Services offered by the Passaic County Senior Services Department.”

RSVP is Required. Call Brian at 973-560-0064.