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Visiting the elderly in nursing homes for the holidays

Sunday, 18 December 2011 14:48
Visiting the elderly in nursing homes for the holidays
BY CAROL ABAYA
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
THE SANDWICH GENERATION

Question: "My mother (88) is in a nursing home and cannot join us for the holidays. This is the first year she will not be physically with us. We do not know what to do. She always gave my three children marvelous Christmas gifts. Now there will be none. How do I explain this to the children?"

Answer: Visiting a loved relative or friend in the hospital, nursing home can be stressful — both for the patient and the visitor. It’s not easy to see someone who was once vital and energetic now bed bound.

First you need to explain to your children why grandma will not be at your house for Christmas, so that they will be prepared. Explain her illness, if possible. Children are more understanding than many parents give them credit for.

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Spending the holidays with family is important to adoptees

Saturday, 17 December 2011 13:11
Spending the holidays with family is important to adoptees
BY CAROL BARBIERI
COMMENTARY 

I don’t understand why so many families try to avoid visiting with each other during the holidays. They allow petty feuds and misunderstandings to get in the way of sp...

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Gov. Christie’s grudge against Sen. Richard Codey is a disservice to all New Jerseyans

Friday, 16 December 2011 11:08
Gov. Christie’s grudge against Sen. Richard Codey is a disservice to all New Jerseyans
BY SALVATORE PIZZURO
COMMENTARY

Political infighting is an inevitable consequence of seeking and holding public office in New Jersey. Office holders in leadership positions often have strong opinions ab...

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EPA has had positive environmental impact over last 41 years

Friday, 16 December 2011 14:47
EPA has had positive environmental impact over last 41 years
BY DAVID WHEELER
COMMENTARY

Imagine America with no rules at all on what chemicals can go into the air we breathe. With rivers so filthy they catch fire. With toxic sites doubling as homes and playgro...

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(VIDEO) NYPD defies Raymond Kelly's 'lay of press' warning at OWS protest

Thursday, 15 December 2011 14:09
(VIDEO) NYPD defies Raymond Kelly's 'lay of press' warning at OWS protest
BY MICHAEL HAYNE
NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM
COMMENTARY

Back in November when NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg gave the OWS movement an early Christmas gift when he ordered the evacuation of the protesters at Zucco...

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Newt Gingrich does not have to audition for 'American Idol' Republican pre-primary

Wednesday, 14 December 2011 14:58
Newt Gingrich does not have to audition for 'American Idol' Republican pre-primary
BY CARL GOLDEN
COMMENTARY

Conventional wisdom has it that Republican voters, donors, and leaders are desperately searching for an alternative to Mitt Romney as their presidential nominee and that the cu...

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Gov. Christie auditions for spot in Mitt Romney's cabinet

Monday, 12 December 2011 15:24
Gov. Christie auditions for spot in Mitt Romney's cabinet

For Pete's Sake, they're perfect together...perfectly out-of-of touch

BY JOSHUA HENNE
COMMENTARY

With Chris Christie hosting a big-dollar fundraiser for Mitt Romney tonight in Parsippany, this is the per...

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Animal rights activists are negative people but deserve compassion

Monday, 12 December 2011 12:10
Animal rights activists are negative people but deserve compassion
BY ANTHONY P. MAURO SR.
COMMENTARY

The title of this article is certain to be controversial. But, I think that consideration of controversial issues helps us to become more informed and makes us engaged...

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Eligible voters should not need photo IDs at polling places

Tuesday, 13 December 2011 18:28
Eligible voters should not need photo IDs at polling places
BY RUSH HOLT
COMMENTARY

What if, upon arriving at your polling place, you were informed that you were ineligible to cast a ballot because you had forgotten your photo ID? Or how would you react to an e...

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