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Cosmetic treatments have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more people opting for procedures to enhance their physical appearance. However, the benefits of cosmetic treatments go beyond just looking better on the outside. These procedures can actually greatly improve your overall quality of life.
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As people age, their needs change significantly. A major challenge for seniors is maintaining a good quality of life as they age. This is especially difficult for those needing care due to health issues or disabilities. Aged care support services are crucial in enhancing seniors’ quality of life, providing the assistance and resources needed for a fulfilling, independent life. This post will explore the positive impact of aged care support services on seniors and the importance of investing in these services for our aging population.
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As our loved ones age, ensuring their well-being and quality of life becomes a top priority. However, with the complexities of modern life, it can be challenging to provide the level of care and attention they deserve. This is where tailored senior care solutions come into play, offering personalized support and assistance to meet the unique needs of each individual. From specialized medical care to companionship and assistance with daily tasks, these solutions are designed to enhance the quality of life for seniors while providing peace of mind for their families.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J.it might be a new year, but not a whole lot has changed when it comes to New Jerseyans’ views of their state and politicians, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll.
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Trenton NJ, Senator Kristin M. Corrado issued the following statement encouraging lawmakers to return to Trenton to address critical flaws in New Jersey bail reform that are putting Law Enforcement Officers and New Jerseyans’ lives at risk.
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There are many reasons for hearing loss. For example, when we age, we may gradually experience declines in our hearing ability. Since it is slow and gradual when the loss is due to the typical effects of aging, we may not notice it for a while.
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With the rapid spread of Covid-19 all over the world in 2020, many people have been forced to stay at home as a precautionary measure to minimize the rate of new infections. While the best thing we can do is to stay safe, the new normal is not easy. Spending a lot of hours indoors can have a huge toll on your physical, mental, and emotional health, especially if you’re used to moving up and down, interacting with many people, and engaging in different kinds of activities. As a matter of fact, many countries around the world have reported an increase in domestic violence and relationship problems among families.
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Ridgewood NJ, just one day after progressive groups lobbied Governor Murphy for massive tax increases ,a new study finds that New York and New Jersey are losing more residents than any other states.
The career website Zippia looked at the population data from the Census’ American Community Survey to determine the states with the largest population decrease from 2017 to 2018, which is the most recent data available.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to PHILADELPHIA (CBS) , The Jersey Shore may be a favorite spot to vacation, but New Jersey is according to a new study one of the worst states to retire in, while neighbors Pennsylvania and Delaware are among the best.
A new study from WalletHub found that New Jersey ranked 46th in the United States for retirees. Pennsylvania cracked the top 10 at No. 9 while Delaware just missed the cut at No. 11. WalletHub used three main indicators for the study: affordability, quality of life and healthcare.
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You know it’s a shame because so many of us love small towns and love New Jersey. But it’s just too expensive to live in the state. What the hell happened so many of us are selling our homes and moving out not because we want to we have to to survive. Especially the retirees they’re not going to give their pension checks for taxes .why would anybody do that even if they have the funds. It just doesn’t make sense.
Congratulations to the residents of Hohokus for taking the lead and continuing to understand impact the runaway spending has on the quality of life within their town. School budgets and unending increases for the same are wreaking havoc on what has been a wonderful section of Bergen County to live in. Ironically the very things that towns used to tap out as being a reason to buy a home in the town has become the very reason to no longer want to stay in the town or buy a house in the town. We all support our teachers but it’s about time our teachers Now supported us and understood the damage full extent of the damage their Union and salaries are doing to the very Villages that pay them
December 7,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey continues to suffer long term brain drain . Millennials it seems can’t get out of New Jersey fast enough. From 2000 to 2013, the number of 22-to-34-year-olds living in New Jersey fell by 2.3 percent, according to Census data, even while the number of people in this age bracket increased by 6.8 percent nationally during the same timeframe. According to a calculation by Governing using Census estimates, New Jersey now ranks 47th out of 50 states and Washington, D.C., for its percentage of Millennials in 2012.
Why do so many young people flee the Garden State? The smart-growth nonprofit New Jersey Future considered this demographic trend in a report released in September. The report measured New Jersey’s municipalities on three smart growth metrics: walkability and street connectivity; the presence of a mixed-use center; and net activity density (defined as population plus employment, divided by developed square miles).
Unsurprisingly, New Jersey’s Millennials are just like Millennials everywhere else: They gravitate toward dense, mixed-use, walkable areas. Across the 118 places that scored well on all three smart-growth metrics, Millennials are 25 percent more prevalent than they are statewide. Conversely, they are 19 percent less likely than the general New Jersey population to live in the places that scored badly on all three metrics.
S it appears the lack of Millennial-friendly environments. Of the state’s 565 municipalities, only 183 scored well on two or all three smart-growth metrics, and according to the study, only 111 of those places are popular with Millennials. This imbalance may increase competition for housing in those high-scoring municipalities, pushing rent prices higher and Millennials out of those neighborhoods where they want to live most.
There are a number of other indicators that New Jersey’s Millennials are struggling with as well and like other generations its finding affordable housing . 47 percent of Millennials now live with their parents. Giving New Jersey the highest rate in the country of 18-to-34-year-olds living with their parents. Nationally, the number is just 33 percent, and in nearby Pennsylvania, it’s 37 percent.
By Myles Ma | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
on December 13, 2016 at 10:48 AM, updated December 13, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Bergen County has grown more diverse in the period since the recession, fostering growing Hispanic and Asian populations, but has also shed white and especially black residents.
The black population fell by more than 7 percent in Bergen County when comparing Census data from 2005-2009 and 2010-2015. The white population fell by more than 5 percent.
Anthony Cureton, president of the Bergen County chapter of the NAACP, said many black people he knows have moved to the South, where it’s cheaper.
There was a culture in Ridgewood that embraced intellect , community, and quality of life. This has deteriorated to a society of entitlement and condescension : even in the houses of worship. .Merchants behave as if they are doing ME a favor by being open. I’m not sure the solution- I adore my home town, but don’t care to live there any longer.
or is Social media amplifying the negativity ….
There are many of us here who still love our neighbors, our town, our schools, our teachers and those who work tirelessly to make Ridgewoid a great town to raise a family. Social media has given these naysayers a forum to complain about their miserable lives.
FAA PROPOSED TETERBORO RUNWAY 19 ROUTE
Here is Hackensack’s webpage which also has a link for complaints. Their page explains it well.
https://www.hackensack.org/Teterboro
On April 4th the visual approach (5 mile visibility, 3000 ceiling) for airplaneslanding at Teterboro will change. If residents want to communicate their concern about this change, they can call the hotline 201/288-8828 to register a complaint or file a complaint online here. All comments will be reviewed by Teterboro Airport Noise Office staff who will follow up with residents. Complaint statistics will be shared with the FAA.
It is important that the public register their complaints about aircraft noise. Complaints are one of the few ways to monitor how the 6 month study will affect local quality of life.
