Jackson, NJ

PDF of print edition Do I Need A Hearing Aid? Presented By: Isidore Kirsh, Ph.D., F.A.A.A. (N.J. Lic. #678) Jennifer Elfert, Doctor of Audiology (N.J. Lic. #904)       Many of you who read this column can be sitting on top of a fence looking at sheep grazing in the pasture and wondering, "Do I really need help with my hearing? More ... Safe Warm Weather Activities For Older Adults       TOMS RIVER - Summer is on its way and so is the warm weather. The pleasant weather provides older adults with an opportunity to enjoy fresh air while participating in outdoor activities. More ... Bereavement Support Available For Children       TOMS RIVER - The Center for Kids and Family at Community Medical Center will hold a support group for children ages 7 to 14 who have lost a parent, grandparent, sibling or friend. More ... Dear Pharmacist Pill Swallowing 101 By Suzy Cohen, R. Ph.       QUESTION: I have difficultyswallowing pills. Is there a trick to get one down, especially the time released ones which have to be swallowed whole. Please help me and others with this problem. H.H., Ft. More ... Two Ocean County Residents Exposed To Rabid Cat       OCEAN COUNTY - Rabies made its presence known once again in Ocean County as a feral cat in Brick scratched an elderly woman trying to feed it and also scratched an Animal Control officerattempting to take the animal into custody. More ... This Mother's Day Celebrate And Evaluate       JACKSON - The Orchards at Bartley reminds everyone who will be spending time with their mothers this Mother's Day, May 11, to do more than simply celebrate. The time you spend with mom on Mother's Day is the ideal opportunity to take notice of any changes in her health and well-being you may not h... More ... Prevent Poisoning With Common Sense       Since 1962, National Poison Prevention Week has helped to educate people and help them prevent dangerous poisonings. More than two million poisonings are reported each year across the country. More ... American Heart Association Releases Findings       ROBBINSVILLE - The American Heart Association announced that in a 31-country study, it was found that stable angina is more common in women than men. Although men have a higher rate of heart attacks, stable angina is 20 percent more prevalent in women. More ... Cancer Support Group To Meet       New Beginnings Cancer Support Group meets every Tuesday and Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. We give emotional support to individuals coping with cancer. Families and friends are invited also. For more information, call Gloria at 732-458-1788. More ... American Red Cross To Hold Annual Meeting       TINTON FALLS - The American Red Cross, Jersey Coast Chapter, serving Monmouth and Ocean counties, will hold its annual meeting May 22. The meeting will be held at the chapter's headquarters at 1540 West Park Avenue, Tinton Falls, and will begin at noon. More ...