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According to the National Institute of Mental Health, approximately half of all women will experience a traumatic event in their lifetime. Christian Health is addressing this growing need for specialized services for women who have experienced trauma with Haven at Ramapo Ridge.Haven at Ramapo Ridge provides compassionate inpatient trauma-informed care and services in a safe and secure wing for women only in our Ramapo Ridge Behavioral Health Hospital in Wyckoff, New Jersey. The program is the first of its kind in Bergen County and the only inpatient womens program in New Jersey.True Trauma-Informed CareHaven provides therapeutic, healing treatment for women who have experienced various types of trauma, such as violence, abuse, neglect, tours of duty, grief and loss, chronic loneliness, illness, fetal loss, postpartum depression, infertility, community disasters, and other emotionally harmful experiences.The programs team members, including nurses and nursing assistants, social workers, and those providing therapeutic activities, have been thoroughly trained in womens trauma and trauma-informed care to effectively address these unique issues with kindness, compassion, and understanding.At Haven, women have personalized care plans that address their individual struggles and experiences. Because Haven is a safe space separate from the general population, we provide women with privacy, a sense of security and stability away from triggers, and a peaceful environment for small-group therapy sessions.A Path to HealingThrough our specialized therapy and personalized care plans, women are able to explore their past and the emotional and physical impact caused by their traumatic experiences. For the first time in their lives, many of these women are finally able to process and express their feelings effectively, helping them to begin their path to healing. At Haven, women are more than their trauma.Learn More About Haven at Ramapo Ridge If you think Haven might be right for you, please call us at (201) 848-5500 or visit ChristianHealthNJ.info/Haven to find out more.

If you or a loved one were facing a terminal illness, would you know where to turn for information about end-of-life care?Every year, half of the American population will be touched by the death of a friend, family member or colleague. Hospice providers across the country are united in urging all adults, regardless of age or circumstance, to learn more about end-of-life care options that can transform dying into the final act of living well.There are four general questions that should be explored before one is touched by the unsettling reality of a terminal prognosis, explains Ann Klein, RN, VITAS patient care administrator in New Jersey North. They are: 1. How will pain be managed? 2. If the patient prefers to remain at home, what kind of assistance and in-home care will be available? 3. What role can family members have in patient care? 4. How will the spiritual and emotional support necessary for quality end-of-life care be administered?Hospice is an end-of-life care option that answers all four questions, Klein says. Tailored to the needs of each patient and family, hospice provides care to patients diagnosed with a terminal illness. It includes expert pain management, but also goes beyond medical care, providing emotional and spiritual support that most Americans believe is an important aspect of end-of-life care.Hospice care is provided by a multi-disciplinary care team comprised of doctors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, clergy, and trained volunteers. Hospice care typically is provided in the home, allowing the patient to stay in a familiar setting surrounded by family and friends. Home is loosely defined, so terminally ill residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities can receive hospice care without having to consider moving.Medicare, Medicaid and most private health insurance plans provide coverage for hospice services. The Medicare Hospice Benefit is an all-inclusive benefit and includes coverage for physician services, nursing care, home medical equipment and medical supplies, prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications related to the patients terminal illness, counseling, spiritual support and bereavement support for the patients loved ones. Patients and their families receive all benefits without any additional co-pays or ancillary payments.Editors Note: This article was submitted by Robin Marshall, General Manager of VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of New Jersey North. For more information about hospice, visit the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, www.nhpco.org, or call VITAS at 973-994-4738.

Downsizing is an important part of life that can help you simplify your lifestyle, save money, and reduce stress. By getting rid of items that are no longer needed or used, you can free up resources to be used towards more productive tasks such as packing for a move or creating a more organized living space. Not only will this make things easier in the short term, but it could also bring long-term financial benefits by freeing up some of your resources if you decide to donate or sell any unwanted items. In short, downsizing is key when it comes to improving everyday life!Downsize Before MovingWhen you move, it is important to downsize because it can help make the process easier and less stressful. Downsizing eliminates unnecessary or unwanted items that would otherwise need to be packed and transported to your new location. By getting rid of items that you no longer need, you can simplify your life, reduce clutter, and minimize stress in the moving process.Not only does downsizing make things simpler for you now, but it will also save you time and energy in the future when it comes to unpacking and settling into your new home. Without the extra clutter and belongings, getting settled in will be much faster since there wont be as much for you to go through. It also helps to create a more organized space since fewer items will take up much less room. Long-term savings on moving services can also be achieved thanks to downsizing. Since there will be fewer items for them to transport, companies may offer discounted rates if they are able to complete the job more efficiently. Additionally, by eliminating possessions that you no longer need or use, youll be able to spend less on upkeep and maintenance of these items over time. This includes avoiding costly repairs that may otherwise have been unnecessary had they stayed in your home. Say goodbye to the hassle of moving by using WayForth's move management solutions.Save Money by DownsizingDownsizing can even bring financial benefits by freeing up some of your resources if you decide to donate or sell any of the items that you no longer need or want. It can help reduce expenses related to storage or repairs due to damage caused by packing too many items into small spaces with inadequate protection.Moreover, downsizing can even aid in saving money through donations and sales of your unwanted items. Any money earned from these transactions can then be put towards paying for a portion of the move itself or other costs associated with relocation such as transportation or temporary housing.Its important to note that any proceeds from donated goods may also be tax deductible depending on the charity of choice and donation amount. Whether you are moving or looking to get organized, WayForth can help you with our solutions tailored to your needs.Downsize to Improve HealthDownsizing is a great way to improve your mental health and quality of life. Although it may seem daunting to part with some of our possessions, the long-term benefits are worth the effort. By getting rid of items that are no longer needed or used, you can create more space in your home which can lead to improved physical and emotional well-being.Get to DownsizingThe importance of downsizing cannot be overstated. Not only does it help you make more room in your home, but it also leads to improved physical and emotional well-being by eliminating clutter and freeing up resources for other endeavors. Additionally, downsizing can lead to long-term financial benefits due to reduced costs associated with moving services or repairs on unwanted items. Downsizing is key when it comes to improving everyday life so if youre looking for ways to simplify your lifestyle while saving money at the same time, consider using WayForths services today to help you start downsizing.Are you looking to downsize before a move or just for peace of mind? Get helpful tips and tricks to downsizing from our experts. 

Special needs trusts (also known as supplemental needs trusts) allow a disabled beneficiary to receive gifts, lawsuit settlements, or other funds without jeopardizing the disabled beneficiarys eligibility for certain government programs. These trusts are drafted so that the funds will not be considered to belong to the beneficiary in determining the beneficiarys eligibility for public benefits.Special needs trusts are designed not to provide basic support, but instead to pay for comforts and luxuries that could not be paid for by public assistance funds. These trusts typically pay for things like education, recreation, counseling, and medical attention beyond the simple necessities of life. Special needs can include medical and dental expenses, annual independent check-ups, necessary or desirable equipment (such as specially equipped vans), training and education, insurance, transportation, and essential dietary needs. If the trust is sufficiently funded, the disabled person can also receive electronic equipment and appliances, computers, vacations, movies, payments for a companion, and other self-esteem and quality-of-life enhancing expenses.Special needs trusts may be stand-alone documents or may be incorporated into a Last Will and Testament. Either way, these trusts may be a valuable vehicle for making transfers for the benefit of a disabled person.Donald D. Vanarelli, Esq., with offices in Westfield NJ, is a Certified Elder Law Attorney (by NAELA, accredited by the ABA), an Accredited Professional Mediator and an Accredited VA Attorney. Mr. Vanarelli, was selected as a Superlawyer in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and is a founding member of the New Jersey Elder Mediation Center. For more information, contact the Law Office of Donald D. Vanarelli, 908-232-7400 or visit his web site at www.dvanarelli.com.