Bergen Bites Back: Target mosquito breeding sites in and around your home

Posted on June 20, 2019 by jwatrel

Bergen Bites Back: Target mosquito breeding sites in and around your home.

Find mosquitoes before they find you! Join the Bergen Bites Back initiative. Get your yard ready for mosquito season now!

Prevent mosquito breeding sites by doing the following at least once a week:

*Empty, clean, turnover and /or dispose containers that can hold water, such as tires, buckets and flower pots both inside and outside your home.

*Clean drains and gutters.

*Keep swimming pools/ponds  adequately treated with recommended products to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

Mosquito Protection:

*Use screens on open windows and keep doors closed.

*Wear long-sleeved bright colored clothing. Use permethrin-treated clothing and gear.

*Use an EPA-registered insect repellent. Follow label instructions. Remember to apply sunscreen first, then insect repellent.

Did you know?

*Water+Mosquitoes

*Litter Free Property=Less Mosquitoes

*The Bergen County Clean Communities Program offers Mini-grants to non-profit groups in exchange for clean-ups of public property.

*There are over 60 species of mosquitoes in New Jersey.

Different mosquitoes carry different viruses that spread diseases:

Type of Mosquito:

Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus

Type of virus:

Chikungunya, Dengue Zika

Biting Habits:

Mostly daytime but can also bite at night

Type of Mosquito:

Culex species

Type of Virus:

West Nile

Biting Habits:

Evening to morning

If you are bitten:

If you think you’ve been bitten by a mosquito:

*Wash the bite with soap and water

*Put on calamine lotion to help stop the itching.

If you get sick after being bitten by a mosquito and suspect a mosquito-borne disease call your doctor. Tell your doctor where you traveled.

County of Bergen

Bergen County Department of Health Services

(201) 634-2600

http://www.bergenhealth.org

Bergen County Clean Communities Program: (201) 634-2782

Mosquito Control in Bergen County: (201) 634-2880

More information: http://www.cdc.gov/zika

http://nj.gov/health/cd/zika

Disclaimer: This information was taken from the Bergen Bites Back pamphlet and I give them full credit for it. Please call or email the numbers above for more information.

 

 

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Juggling Estate Decisions: With a step-family, try not to split heirs By Jane Bryant Quinn

Posted on June 16, 2019 by jwatrel

Juggling Estate Decisions: With a step-family, try not to split heirs

By Jane Bryant Quinn

*I found this article in the latest AARP Bulletin and I give Ms. Quinn full credit for this article which I think is very important for families to remember.

When you say “I do,” you’re entering a financial partnership as well as an emotional one. If you say “I do” a second time and have children, your partnership acquires new stakeholders-not necessarily willing ones. Adult children have expectations about how much they’ll inherit and how soon. A new spouse scrambles that calculus. “Stepparents and step children are natural competitors,” says estate-planning attorney Marc Accettura. “It’s the number one source of conflict in my practice.”

All should be well if you and your spouse are each financially independent and leave your own assets to your natural heirs. But if one spouse depends on the other for support, assets will have to be tied up for that spouse’s lifetime. In cases of May-December marriages, children of the older spouse might have to wait an extra 15 years or more before any money comes their way. No smiles there.

Nevertheless, your first responsibility is to your spouse. When you write a prenuptial agreement or update your wills, you’ll each want to be sure that the other will have enough to live on if left alone. A surviving spouse does have the right to claim certain amounts of the late spouse’s assets in the absence of a will or proper prenup. The award can be large or a trifle, depending on state law-be sure you know which.

At the death of the first spouse, distribute at least a little cash to all the adult children, equally. It’s not so much the amount as the signal that you cared.

In families with good (or good enough) relationships children and stepchildren should be treated the same in wills. If there’s a reason not to, the results should still seem fair. For example, take a man with a young second family. He might set aside enough for their education and divide the rest of the children’s money equally.

A persistent source of conflict is the division of personal property, says John Scroggin, an attorney with Scroggin & Co in Atlanta. First-family heirlooms might be claimed by second-family children in the worst case leading to lawsuits. You and your spouse can help by signing and dating a list of where important items should go and attaching it to your will.

If you leave everything to your spouse, you can’t be sure that your natural children will ever inherit any money. That’s because, after your death, the ties between step-parent and stepchildren might fray. Your spouse’s children will murmur, “You haven’t seen Freddie for ten years, why leave him 30% of the estate?”

To preserve inheritances, it helps to leave money for children in trust with income to the spouse for life. Still, the spouse can effect changes. “In real life, the survivor wins,” says Martin Kurtz, a financial planner at the Planning Center in Moline, Ill.

Memo to self: Discuss options with a lawyer. Memo to children and stepchildren. Keep in touch.

Disclaimer: This article was written by Jane Bryant Quinn for AARP Bulletin and I give her full credit for the article. I think this is very important for families to know when writing your will.

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Evergreen Substance Abuse Treatment Program at New Bridge Medical Center

Posted on June 8, 2019 by jwatrel

Evergreen Substance Abuse Treatment Program at New Bridge Medical Center

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

230 East Ridgewood Avenue

Paramus, NJ  07652

(800) 730-2762

NewBridgeHealth.org

Programs:

Medical Detoxification

Residential Treatment

Partial Hospital Program

Intensive Outpatient Program

Teen T.H.R.I.V.E.

Evergreen is the collective name for addiction treatment services at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. The Evergreen Program provides a full range of medical and mental health services including:

*Certified counselors

*Assistance in directing you to the right level of continuing care

*Patient driven programming that provides individual and group therapies and psycho-education within a 12 step framework

*Access Center assessments and placement

*Admissions to treatment 7 days per week

Call for an assessment-1-800-730-2762.

Medical Detoxification:

Inpatient treatment is often necessary for a safe and successful medical withdrawal from alcohol, heroin, benzodiazepines and prescription pain medication. Detoxification is often the vital first step of the rehabilitative process. Patients requiring detoxification can do so in a safe environment staffed with trained, competent and caring professionals. The time period for detoxification is usually 4-5 days but can be up to 8 days. To accommodate patients in need of detox who have ambulating issues or other medical comorbidities, Bergen New Bridge has expanded its detox program to accommodate higher acuity patients.

Residential Treatment:

Patients who require more intensive treatment will find the structure and programming in our 24 hour a day inpatient programs to be “just what the doctor ordered”. Bergen New Bridge residential inpatient programs have a history of providing effective treatment.

Partial Hospital Program (PHP):

Patients who require more intensive outpatient treatment, which includes daily medical/psychiatric and nursing attention are best treated in the PHP, which meets daily Monday-Friday, five hours a day. The goal of outpatient treatment is to provide support, structure and therapy while allowing you to remain on your journey toward self-mastery and live at home and in your community.

Research has verified three essential elements that support recovery for a loved one and his or her commitment to abstinence:

*Aggressive intervention

*Family participation

*Sustained community support-involvement with a 12 Step Recovery Program.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP):

Not every chemically-dependent patient requires inpatient or residential treatment. Many have been successfully launched into recovery through an effective outpatient treatment program. The Evergreen IOP Program creates an ideal opportunity for you to begin the road to recovery within your own community and family.

The IOP offers day and evening tracks in which you meet for a minimum of 3 hours per day 3 times per week. The treatment team, which  includes you, your counselors and a psychiatrist, when needed will meet to develop an individualized treatment plan to help therapeutically address your specific needs and to provide an appropriate set of interventions.

Teen T.H.R.I.V.E.:

The Evergreen program also offers substance abuse treatment for adolescents. Known as Teen T.H.R.I.V.E., the program encompasses multiple levels of care beginning with early intervention, intensive outpatient as well as an aftercare component. Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. is also co-occurring licensed by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. is committed to family involvement; as well as maintaining consistent collaborative communication between all community agencies and treatment in order to foster a positive recovery process.

The Evergreen Substance Abuse Treatment Program at Bergen Bridge Medical Center provides comprehensive substance abuse treatment to more than 15,000 people annually. Evergreen’s full range of services includes inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, partial hospital programming and intensive outpatient programming.

Evergreen is designed to meet the needs of persons over the age of 18 who are suffering from the disease of addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. The Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Access Center will assess your needs and direct your admission to the level of care that will provide the most appropriate treatment for you.

A family support group meets on Thursdays in the auditorium from 6:00pm-7:30pm to help family members understand substance use disorders and to learn effective way to deal and cope with their loved one’s addiction and recovery.

*Evergreen Substance Abuse Treatment Program (800) 730-2762.

*NewBridgeHealth.org

About Bergen New Bridge Medical Center:

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center (BNBMC), a clinical affiliate of Rutgers, is a 1,070 bed hospital located at 230 East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, NJ. Founded in 1916 to treat patients with contagious diseases, the Medical Center is both the largest hospital and licensed nursing home in New Jersey and the fourth-largest publicity-owned hospital in the nation.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, a not for profit safety net facility, provides high-quality comprehensive services, including acute care, behavioral health care and long-term care to the greater Bergen County Community. The Medical Center, including its Long-Term Care Division, is fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is one of the largest medical facilities providing a continuum of care for the behavioral health community.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center offers acute medical services, including 24/7 emergency department, surgical suites, physical rehabilitation, pharmacy, laboratory, radiologic services (including digital mammography), and more than 26 medical specialties available through its Ambulatory Care Center. The Medical Center is a Veterans Choice Provider proudly serving the healthcare needs of veterans. Learn more at http://www.newbridgehealth.org.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

230 East Ridgewood Avenue

Paramus, NJ  07652

(800) 730-2762

NewBridgeHealth.org

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center pamphlet and I give them full credit for the information. Please call the Center for more information on any of their programs.

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Bergen County American Dream Program

Posted on June 8, 2019 by jwatrel

Bergen County American Dream Program: Open the door to a first home of your own-Open the door to the American Dream (for eligible first time home buyers and those who have not owned a home for at least three years.

Open the door to a first home of your own.

Bergen County Government can help:

Having a home of your own is a big part of achieving the American Dream. For countless Bergen County residents, however, the dream of home ownership is often beyond reach.

Faced with high real estate costs and the struggle to save for a down payment, many find themselves unable to translate their hard work and hopes into a home of their own.

In response to this situation, Bergen County government has developed an innovative program in partnership with area banks that combines below market interest rates and deferred pay back mortgage financing for qualified first time homebuyers.

We invite you to open the door and learn more about the American Dream program administered by the Bergen County Division of Community Development.

How the American Dream Program Works:

Step One:

To be considered for the American Dream program, you must:

*Live or work in Bergen County.

*Have a household income (i.e. the combined annual earnings of yourself and anyone 18 years or older who lives with you) that totals no more than 80 percent of the County’s median household income.

*Have a credit worthy track record.

*Be a first time homebuyer or not have owned a home for at least the past three years.

*Complete a homebuyer education class.

Step Two:

If you meet all of the above requirements and are approved, you will be partnered with a local bank that participates in the American Dream Program. Upon review of your financial status, the bank will pre-qualify the first mortgage amount and interest rate for you loan. The first mortgage amount will then be used to establish a maximum purchase price for your new home.

Step Three:

Second Mortgage and Down Payment Assistance from the American Dream Program.

After you have identified your new home and the final real estate contract has been negotiated, the American Dream program will provide a second mortgage of up to $40,000. This second mortgage is a non-interest bearing loan with pay back deferred until such time that you sell your home or the title is changed. Also, we will match up to $10,000 of your down payment which will become a grant after ten years. In addition to a portion of the down payment, you will also be required to have sufficient funds to pay for home purchase closing costs.

Step Four:

Type and Maximum Cost of your new home.

The new home you buy must be either a one family house or a condominium. Further, the cost of your new home cannot exceed 95% of the median home sales price in Bergen County at the time of purchase. Homes that are purchased under the program  will be subject to a Housing Quality and Standards inspection as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

For an application, call or email:

The American Dream Program

One Bergen County Plaza, 4th floor

Hackensack, NJ  07601

Phone: (201) 336-7206

Fax: (201) 336-7248

Email: americandream@co.bergen.nj.us

Disclaimer: This information comes directly from the American Dream pamphlet and i give them full credit for the information. Please call the American Dream program for more information on the program.

 

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CLEAR: The Alliance for Positive Change

Posted on June 8, 2019 by jwatrel

CLEAR: The Alliance for Positive Change

Invites you to join CLEAR

Choosing Life Empowerment Action Results

CLEAR-Choosing Life Empowerment Action Results is a weekly one on one hourly session promoting empowerment and healthier living for women.

Appointments available

Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:00pm

The Alliance for Positive Change

64 West 35th Street, 4th floor

New York, NY  10001

Metrocards will be provided.

For more information and to make an appointment please contact Markeyda Jordon (212) 645-0875 ext. 387 or Yvonne Goodman ext. 309.

The Alliance for Positive Change

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from The Alliance for Positive Change pamphlet and I give them full credit for the information. Please call them directly for more information.

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Teen T.H.R.I.V.E Recovery: Evergreen Adolescent Outpatient Group

Posted on June 8, 2019 by jwatrel

Teen T.H.R.I.V.E. Recovery: evergreen Adolescent Outpatient Group

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Think

Healthy

Respect

Inspire

Values

Empowerment

An adolescent Group for Teens 13-17 with a focus on Recovering from Alcohol/Drugs and Abuse/Addition.

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

230 East Ridgewood Avenue

Paramus, NJ  07652

(201) 967-4000

NewBridgeHealth.org

Mission Statement:

To increase awareness that addiction is a ‘family disease’ by incorporating family and collaborating with them to help deter future chemical abuse/dependency by incorporating family and collaborating with them to help deter future chemical abuse/dependency. This is accomplished through building self-esteem and respect of both self and others by learning and applying drug-free behavioral and positive coping skills to everyday life.

Goals:

*Provide Substance Abuse/Mental Health Counseling

*Provide Substance Abuse Education

*Increase Self-Esteem

*Increase Concept of Respect

*Increase Academic Progress

*Decrease Truancy

*Increase Healthy Communication Within Family Unit

*Build Interpersonal Skills

*Develop and Practice Positive Activities

What We Provide:

*Transportation

*Screening

*Assessment

*Education

*Group, Individual & Family Sessions

*Scheduled Family Nights

*Access to Behavioral Health Services

*Stabilization Unit

*Recreational Therapy

*Gender Groups/Transition to Adulthood

*Aftercare

*Community and Professional Presentations

*Case Management/Urinalysis Testing

*Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities

Topics Will Include:

*Family Dynamic

*Education

*Communication

*Recreation

*Peer-Pressure

*Life Management

*Combating Boredom

*Setting Limits

*Working on Dreams

*How to Set and Accomplish

*Self-Esteem Building

*Learning How to say “No”

*Identifying Natural Highs

*Spirituality

Meetings will be held at:

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

230 East Ridgewood Avenue

Paramus, NJ  7652

NewBridgeHealth.org

Contact:

For Screening, Intake Scheduling and program inquires please call (201) 967-4000 ext. 8345 or 6360.

The T.H.R.I.V.E. RECOVERY Program is designed for:

*Teens 13 or older from Bergen and surrounding counties

*Medicaid, Charity Care or Insurance pre-authorized with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

Referrals can be made from the following:

*Care Management Organization (CMO)

*Probation’s

*Schools

*Parents

*Child Protection & Permanency (CP&P)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

230 East Ridgewood Avenue

Paramus, NJ 07652

(201) 967-4000

NewBridgeHealth.org

Disclaimer: This information was taken from the Teen THRIVE Program pamphlet from the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center and I give them full credit for the information. Please call them directly for more information.

 

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Shared Housing Program: A program of the Women’s Rights Information Center

Posted on June 7, 2019 by jwatrel

The Shared Housing Program: A program of the Women’s Rights Information Center

Women’s Rights Information Center

108 West Palisade Avenue

Englewood, NJ  07631

The Shared Housing program brings home owners together with home seekers in exchange for a mutually agreed upon monthly fee.

This is a secure alternative to other roommate options. We offer a careful screening process through interviews. Background checks and personal references are available.

Benefits of Shared Housing:

*Shared housing costs

*Security

*Companionship

*Mutual support

For more information, call Shared Housing at (201) 568-1166 or email sbendes@womensrights.org.

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Shared Housing pamphlet and I give them full credit for the information. Please call or email them for more information.

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Lift Seat: Powered toilet lifts: Safe, Dignified bathroom support

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jwatrel

Life Seat: Powered Toilet Lifts: Safe and Dignified bathroom support

(Independence IV now available for increased weight capacity of up to 450 pounds.

Take back your independence and dignity. LiftSeat delivers safe, reliable and comfortable assistance to people who battle conditions that comprise their strength and need assistance getting on and off the toilet.

Trust the science used in hospitals and long term care facilities.

Every LiftSeat is powered by our patented LiftTek Core Assistive Technology to support the sit to stand (STS) motion path required for getting on and off the toilet. LiftTek is the result of ground-breaking research and product development focused on the biomechanics, kinematics and human factors related to toileting.

*Delivers safe, stable support

*Reduces the risk of falls and injuries

*Ensures privacy in the bathroom

*Prolongs ability to live at home

LiftSeat converts to a powered bedside commode with our washable bucket insert. LiftSeat installs over your toilet-without attaching to or resting on the bowl. Easy to use controls help you safely sit and stand.

LiftSeat Independence Specifications:

Weight:

Independence II: 55 pounds

Independence IV: 75 pounds

Size:

Length: Independence II 28 inches

Length: Independence IV: 28 inches

Width: Independence II 21.5 inches

Width: Independence IV 23 inches

Height: Both Independence II and IV is 18 inches

Width between bars: Independence II is 18 inches

Width between bars: Independence IV is 19.5 inches

Weight Capacity:

Independence II: 315 pounds

Independence IV: 450 pounds

Power: 10 foot AC power cord Battery upgrade available

Operation: Handheld controller with up/down buttons controls smooth, virtually silent electric motor.

Installation: Remove toilet seat, place over toilet, adjust leveling feet, plus in power cord-fits toilet bowls up to 16 inches wide.

You may qualify for a LiftSeat at no cost! LiftSeat is covered by Medicaid in TX, CO, NE and MN if prescribed by a doctor. Ask about it today. Contact your LiftSeat authorized dealer or call us toll-free. (877) 665-4381.

Disclaimer: This information was taken from the LiftSeat pamphlet and I give them full credit for the information. Please call the numbers or email above for more information on the product.

 

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Bergen County Transit Connector-A deviated Route Service Downtown Hackensack, NJ

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jwatrel

Bergen County Transit Connector-A deviated Route Service Downtown Hackensack NJ

Serving the General Public Monday-Friday 7:00am-7:00pm

Contact Information:

Phone: (201) 368-5955 Ext. 1

Email: BCTransitconnect@co.bergen.nj.us

Fax: (201) 845-4683

Access Services:

*Lift Service Available

*Service animals and portable oxygen tanks are permitted.

To schedule a deviated route call (201) 368-5955 ext 1. Route deviation is available to all passengers; the bus can deviate two blocks from the route. Requests must be put in 24 hours prior to the trip.

Look for the distinctive “Transit Connector” signs on the route which are located by NJ Transit Bus Stops.

The Route runs through Hackensack, NJ with stops at:

The County Complex

Bus Station

Anderson Street

Hackensack Medical Center

Essex Street

The first shuttle starts at 7:15am (North Bound)

No Service on:

New Years Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Presidents Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

The Transit Connector service is partially funded through a grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in conjunction with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from the Bergen County Transit Connector pamphlet and I give them full credit on it. Please call the above numbers for more information on the program.

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Free Haircuts: SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center-Master Barbers

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jwatrel

For New York City residents:

Free Haircuts: SUNY Bronx Educational Opportunity Center-Master Barbers

(718) 530-7043

Location:

SUNY Bronx EOC

1666 Bathgate Avenue

Bronx, NY  10457

(718) 530-7000

(172nd Street-173rd Street)

Directions:

Take the Bronx 15 Ltd to Third Avenue and Claremont Parkway. Walk one block west to Bathgate Avenue and then walk one and a half blocks to 172nd.

Days & Times:

Monday-Friday

10:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:00pm. No Appointment required. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Disclaimer: This information was taken directly from a SUNY Bronx pamphlet and I give them full credit for the program and information. Please call them directly for times or any changes in the program.

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