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Arthritis (inflamed joints) is the leading cause of disability in the United States. At least half of older adults have arthritis. This disease limits the ability of millions of older adults to walk, climb stairs, bend, or kneel, or do daily activities. Arthritis also can make daily work routines more challenging. Black people and people …

"Our CHEER Centers buzz with energy - filled with the kind of community that improves not just our moods, but our overall health and well-being." There’s something special about the shift from summer to fall. The air feels just a little softer, the sunlight a little more golden. September always feels like a second spring …

Most of us know that physical activity is a valuable part of an overall body wellness plan, but how often do you consider your brain in that planning? Studies indicate we can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by choosing key lifestyle habits—such as engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise to elevate the heart rate and …

Volunteers are the heart of what we do at CHEER. At our annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner in April, we selected the 2025 CHEER Volunteer of the Year. We recognized Richard (Dick) Durbano, as well as each of the nominees selected by each of our Center Directors. From now through the end of the year, we …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 as a thrift store with shelves, cabinets, and a clothing rack. It is open to …

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 …

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 …