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Family Camping at Turkey Swamp Park: Your Ultimate Outdoor Getaway in Monmouth County

FREEHOLD, NJ – Experience the magic of a family camping trip at Turkey Swamp Park, part of the Monmouth County Park System. From stargazing...

Home improvements can help people age independently. But Medicare seldom picks up the bill.

By Joanne Kenen KFF Health News Chikao Tsubaki had been having a terrible time.In his mid-80s, he had a stroke. Then lymphoma. Then prostate...

Monmouth County Launches Ride in Monmouth, Replacing SCAT with Expanded Transit Services

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has officially launched Ride in Monmouth, a new and improved transportation service replacing Special...

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Muscle loss could increase dementia risk

Skeletal muscle loss is a risk factor for developing dementia, according to a study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system’s cracks

Across the country, about 2 million adults 65 and older are completely or mostly homebound, while an additional 5.5 million seniors can get out only with significant difficulty or assistance. This is almost surely an undercount, since the data is from more than a dozen years ago.

Prevent slips, trips and falls with these tips

(StatePoint) Among older Americans, falls are the number one...

Medicare Open Enrollment runs through Dec. 7

If you're enrolled in Medicare, it's important to remember...

5 habits to help maintain immune health

Cold and flu season is here. The best way...

Medicare drug plans are getting better next year. Some will also cost more.

When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired and live on a “very strict” budget in central North Dakota.

3 facts about updated COVID-19 vaccines

Four and a half years after the start of...

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Ritz-Carlton Reserve Nekajui opens in Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo

Peninsula Papagayo, a 1,400-acre luxury resort community in northern Costa Rica, has officially welcomed the opening of Nekajui, a...

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Adventures by Disney announces new European river cruise for 2026

In 2026, Adventures by Disney will expand its family vacation options...

10 ways to be an exceptional grandparent

The Golden Thread of Grandparenthood In the tapestry of family...

More than 25 new experiences in Orlando in 2025

Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World and the...

Family activities for a memorable winter break

(Family Features) For many families, winter break is a...

Hot Cocoa Adventures: The best spots in New Jersey for grandparents and grandkids

Warm up your winter with a sweet and steamy...