June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Worldwide, more than 55 million people are living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. In the US, rates are increasing. The good news is not everything is a sign of Alzheimer’s or dementia, but it’s important to know the signs. We found this information from the Alzheimer’s Foundation to…

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Americans are living longer than ever, but American men still aren’t living as long as American women. The average life expectancy for men in the US is now roughly 75 years. For women, it’s more than 80. Exactly why men are shorter-lived than women isn’t entirely clear. Even in infancy boys run a higher risk…

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Starting Friday, May 2 thru Labor Day Fridays are officially renamed BBQ Fridays. Get a BBQ Chicken Leg Quarter, Potato Salad, Baked Beans & Cornbread for only $15. Add a mini-pie for $1 and you will be on the road to taste heaven.Call 302-854-9500 or email jbivens@cheerde.com and place your order. It will be ready…

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We celebrated Mr. Forrest Smith’s 1 month accomplishment of quitting smoking. He has smoked for over 50 years, but has now kicked the habit. Fantastic job Forrest!We had a bittersweet celebration for Elayna Tush. She is about to graduate from DT&CC Occupational Therapy program. She has been with us every day for the last 3…

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The Department of Education resumed collecting through the Treasury Offset Program May 5th, 2025. The Treasury Offset Program includes federal payments such as an IRS Tax Refund, Social Security benefit payments, and Railroad and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) retirementbenefits. Income based repayment options are available! If you would like to establish a monthly payment…

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While servicing one of our seniors in their home, Stephanie demonstrated remarkable observation of a customer in need of medical assistance.Stephanie noticed a concerning change of the customer’s facial features. Specifically, a droop to one side of the customer’s face. Stephanie’s keen awareness led her to act promptly by calling 911.The First Responders arrived on…

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Do you have some time on your hands and would also like to make a difference in a Sussex County senior’s life? Here is your chance. CHEER has many opportunities open for you to bring a smile to a senior neighbor: HOMEBOUND MEAL DELIVERY DRIVER: Meals on Wheels Volunteer Meals-on-Wheels Delivery Drivers are always needed…

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In the heart of our CHEER Apartments in Georgetown resides a quiet hero, Mr. Cook,affectionately known as “Cookie”, a Navy veteran.Mr. Cook has taken it upon himself to ensure our community’s American flag flies proudly each day. Recently, Mr. Cook mentioned to representatives at Fairville, the company that manages CHEER Apartments, that the flag had…

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Help with Increasing Energy Bills is Available Last month, many members had an unpleasant surprise when they opened their electric bill. There are several programs that can help if you need assistance with your energy cost. Most programs are income based but ENERGIZE DELAWARE offers an In-Home Energy Check-Up to increase the energy efficiency of…

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