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Falls and the Elderly: Preventing the Loss of Independence (6/16/2011)     Print this story
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related visits to emergency departments in the United States and the primary cause of accidental deaths in persons over the age of 65 years.

Free Produce for Eligible Seniors (6/16/2011)     Print this story
Seniors, age 60+ who meet the financial criteria, are eligible to receive $20 worth of vouchers to spend on fresh, New Jersey grown, fruits and vegetables at participating farm stands.

Champions for Charity Aid Sussex County Residents (6/16/2011)     Print this story
The 2010-2011 Champions for Charity fight against hunger food drive campaign ended the year with a total of 54,817 pounds of food collected for Sussex County residents in need.

Call for Auditions: "Remembering the Summer of '55" (6/27/2011)     Print this story
"Remembering the Summer of "55" is the theme of this year's Senior Day at the NJ State Fair.

Nominees Sought for Sussex County Senior of the Year (6/28/2011)     Print this story
Nominees must be residents of Sussex County, at least 60 years old, and role models for their peers based on service to their communities during their senior years and their advocacy for senior issues.

Access and Functional Needs Workshop (6/27/2011)     Print this story
The Sussex County Department of Human Services held an emergency preparedness, response and recovery workshop focusing on individuals with access and functional needs.

Sussex County Skylands Ride Changes Fare Policy (6/22/2011)     Print this story
For the first time since its inception in 1981, Sussex County Skylands Ride (Office of Transit) has requested a fare increase for its Loop bus service.

July is UV Safety Month (6/28/2011)     Print this story
Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun are the main cause of skin cancer. Sussex County ranks #5 in the state of New Jersey for melanoma (the most deadly form of skin cancer).

"A Matter of Balance" Offered in Sparta (6/28/2011)     Print this story
The Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services is sponsoring "A Matter of Balance" at Sparta Health and Wellness, (Cancer Center Conference Room), 89 Sparta Avenue, Sparta, NJ, on Wednesdays, July 13, 2011 - August 31, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Put "Life" Back Into Living by "Taking Control of Your Health!" (6/28/2011)     Print this story
Adults of any age, who are dealing with long term health-related conditions, as well as caregivers of loved ones who experience these challenges, are invited to participate in "TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH," a FREE six-week workshop series sponsored by the Sussex County Department of Human Services, Division of Senior Services.

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