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A Veteran’s Silent Suffering

Nursing Prof. Kathleen Kelley on how nurses and health professionals should educate themselves and the public about PTSD, depression and suicidal tendencies among veterans.

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JFK’s Final Act Worth Remembering, Repeating

For people in New Jersey with mental illness, JFK’s final legislation ended the ordeal of being "warehoused" in secluded hospitals and forgotten institutions.

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A Scary Injury

A torn ACL is a nightmare for any athlete. Now that this nightmare has become a reality for me, I have decided to blog about my experience throughout the process.

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Tips To Prevent Varicose Veins

There are some simple-to-follow guidelines on how to prevent varicose veins presented here by Dr. David Greuner, a West Caldwell cardiovascular surgeon.

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Friends Don't Let Friends Get Drunk

Kathleen Kelley MSN, RN, CNRN,a professor in the Department of Nursing at Caldwell College, blogs on why friends don't let friends get drunk.

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Synergy HomeCare Puts their "Arms Around Family Caregivers".

Let us put our "Arms Around You", and sayThanks, We appreciate you! Synergy can be your resource & provider for Homecare!

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Synergy HomeCare: Home for the Holidays?

Looking for that "Home for the Holiday" Feeling? Synergy HomeCare can provide you and your loved ones with some stress free solutions!

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Talking to Your Children About Unspeakable Violence

Parents can help children gain a sense of personal control by talking openly about violence and safety.

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“Locally grown, locally owned” takes on a new definition: The Sandwich Generation! Home care in the modern age!

Are you squeezed between the needs of your aging parents, your own needs, and the needs of your own children? If so, you’re not alone. Synergy Homecare has the SOLUTION to Home Care services.

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Hurricane Sandy Strikes: Taking Care of Our-and Our Children's- Mental Health

Naturally, in times of disaster, first things must come first. Unfortunately the mental health aspect of a disaster is often overlooked.

 
 
 

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