When it comes to aging, certain questions may arise, such as: Why do our bodies age, and how old can people get? But growing older is about more than just how many years you have lived.Our bodies are complex organisms with countless features and functions. It is normal for damage or mistakes to occur in…

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Take a trip with the CHEER Travel Club and have some fun (and maybe some great luck) at Bally’s Casino Hotel in beautiful Atlantic City, NJ.From Sunday, November 2 to Tuesday, November 4 you will enjoy all the wonders of one of the jewels of Atlantic City.For only $339 you will enjoy a luxury motor…

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Finding assistance for our seniors who need it can be a challenge, especially if it involves housing. Just movinginto an apartment isn’t really an option in Sussex County. Affordable apartments have a 2 – 4 year waiting list. Often, the best option is to keep the senior in their current homes, but home repairs can…

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Margaret got a pretty towel. Keith got a belt. Linda, Shirley and Ava working hard. The day program has always been extremely fortunate to have items donated to us. However, we have not always known what to do with them. Now we do. We have cleaned out the spare room and have set it up…

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The year was 1776. It was hot in Philadelphia. Not just the weather. The room was hot. With ideas. With tension. With men who believed that independence was not something to be asked for—but something to be claimed. They flipped the script. They declared it. This summer, as we celebrate Independence Day, we remember that…

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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 be informative! * What is the difference…

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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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