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Home Care In Stockholm, NJ

Home Care Stockholm, NJ

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Stockholm, NJ is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“Liz and her team are the consumate professionals when it comes to providing quality care for our seniors. They provide compassionate and competent care without forgetting about empathy and dignity for those entrusted in their care. Providing exceptional care...and then some...isn't what they do, it's simply who they are. Thank you, Liz, for providing such exceptional leadership to your team!”

Ron P.
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“Liz…. Is simply the Best ! Her professionalism is amazing …”

Lincoln A.
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“Liz is beyond TOP NOTCH at what she does, and the services she provides. We had a difficult family situation, and she handled it with grace, and provided my family with service, and advice above and beyond what I expected to receive!!! Thank you!!!”

Rick M.
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“When Always Best Care was referred to us by a friend, we didn’t quite know what to expect. Meeting the charming and charismatic Liz the owner and her smiling staff at the agency however put our hearts and minds at ease although we were in the middle of the pandemic. They are down-to-earth caring, compassionate and professional and our aunt could not ask for anything more. I truly recommend Always Best Care.”

Maria F.
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“Excellent service, Always Best Care takes care well of your loved one. They are professionals and certified which makes them on top of everything. Just call Liz Johnson and she will help and goes above and beyond. I would highly recommend them.”

Mel S.
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“If you are looking for the right team to help you provide in-home care for your loved one, Always Best Care should be your first call. Liz and her team are trustworthy, caring, and compassionate. They go above and beyond for their clients and their families! They are truly exceptional!”

Nick S.
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“Liz and her staff are hands down the best!!!”

John C.
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“Always Best Care Senior Services and CEO Liz Johnson, provide compassionate and qualified care for seniors and patients recovering from surgery. Liz has a heart for families who need to make those tough choices and is a knowledgeable resource for those in need. She addresses questions and concerns with advice and solutions based on her professional acumen and life experience. I would recommend Liz wholeheartedly. Make her your first call when you need support for a loved one!”

Kristine P.
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“Always Best Care provides the highest level of in home care for your loved ones. I have used this agency to provide in home care for several family members and loved ones. Their aides provide compassionate care and have allowed my family members to age in their home with dignity and grace. Highly recommend !!!”

Carmen D.
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“Excellent company! They care deeply for each person they work with and I highly recommend them. Very reliable and quick to respond. The owner is just amazing!”

Christian M.
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“You will always get the best care and service. Liz is so compassionate and attentive and treats everyone as if they were family. I highly recommend!”

Karen M.
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“When my special needs son broke his femur we called Liz for help. Although she specializes in Senior Care, we knew her company would take great care of our pre-teen. We can never thank Liz and her company enough for the kindness and great care they provided not just for our son, but for our entire family! What a relief it was to know he was being well cared for with such kindness and compassion. I would highly recommend Always Best Care Senior Services.”

Dan G.
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“I was referred to Always Best Care by a close friend when I was searching for an assisted living community for my parents. I found the staff extremely professional and helpful right from our first meeting. What I appreciate the most is their prompt service and flexibility. Since I have my job in another city, I wasn’t able to take care of my parents and eventually had to make the difficult decision to move them to assisted living. Thanks to Always Best Care for speeding up the whole process according to my schedule. Highly Recommended!”

Nick J.
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“Quick and reliable assistance from the skilled team at Always Best Care played a major in my father’s recovery from osteoporosis. The assigned caregiver was extremely patient and supportive. He helped my father with all sorts of exercises. I strongly recommend Always Best Care for the well being of your beloved elders.”

Mustafa H.
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“We found Anna through Always Best Care to take care of my ailing mother-in-law. She is honest, reliable, and goes out of her way to help my mother-in-law with her daily chores. I never have to worry that she wouldn’t show up on time or would find excuses for not doing some tasks. She is also very funny and keeps us laughing all day long. We are really happy with the services offered by Always Best Care. The attentiveness and quick response of their staff has made things quite easy for us. We know that they are there to address our needs no matter what time of the day we call them. They genuinely care about the health and well-being of their clients. And that’s what makes them so much better than other agencies.”

Rambo J.
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“After my father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, we looked at all of the different companies in the marketplace. We received great care from our caregiver and really appreciated the patient approach they took with my dad. With much gratitude to the team at Always Best Care!”

Connie M.
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“Nicky provided ten months of excellent care to my 82 years old mother who had dementia. She was caring in every possible way which was exactly what the family wanted for her. She passed away last month, but peacefully and with dignity. Thank you so much Always Best Care for the amazing service.”

Larry K.
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“I would like to offer my thanks to Always Best Care for providing what I believe is a top-class service. They have amazing caregivers who took care of my mother-in-law post her heart surgery. She was back to her normal routine faster than we thought. It wouldn’t have been possible without the care and support of their caregivers.”

Waylon C.
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“Your approach and calming demeanor are truly a gift and personal calling! You have helped more than you will ever realize”

Robbie M.
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“My ninety year old grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s a few months ago. Without the in home care provided by Always Best Care, I do not know how we would have managed everything. I am grateful for the dedicated service they have provided to us.”

Allen B.
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“It has been a delightful experience to work with Always Best Care. Over the last three years, I have had a few caregivers come in to care for my mother who has Alzheimer’s. When she was diagnosed with the condition, I had little hope of her getting back to her normal self again. She had almost stopped smiling. But after I had the wonderful caregivers to care for her, I saw a great improvement in her health. She seems not only healthier, but happier too. Thank you Always Best Care.”

Cindy R.
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“I really liked the caregiver who came to help my mom during her recovery from a major surgery. She took great care of her and ensured a quick recovery. A hearty thanks to Always Best Care.”

Christoper W.
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“I would like to offer my thanks to Always Best Care for providing what I believe is a top-class service. They have amazing caregivers who took care of my mother-in-law post her heart surgery. She was back to her normal routine faster than we thought. It wouldn’t have been possible without the care and support of their caregivers.”

Stephen B.
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“I would like to offer my thanks to Always Best Care for providing what I believe is a top-class service. They have amazing caregivers who took care of my mother-in-law post her heart surgery. She was back to her normal routine faster than we thought. It wouldn’t have been possible without the care and support of their caregivers.”

Waylon C.

What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Stockholm, NJ?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Stockholm, NJ

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper

Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Stockholm, NJ

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Stockholm, NJ, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your NJ's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Stockholm, NJ understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Stockholm, NJ 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Latest News in Stockholm, NJ

Balloons released at Lake Stockholm to raise awareness of childhood cancer

HARDYSTON -- A group of about 15 people gathered on a beach in Lake Stockholm at noon Saturday to release gold balloons in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.Six bags, each containing roughly 10 to 12 balloons, were released. Organizer Patricia DaSilva said this was the first year the Lake Stockholm beach was the site of such an event."This was a function that was planned for my family and a bunch of kids who are fighting cancer because it cuts very close to home." said DaSilva, whose 9-year-old son, Nicholas, ...

HARDYSTON -- A group of about 15 people gathered on a beach in Lake Stockholm at noon Saturday to release gold balloons in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Six bags, each containing roughly 10 to 12 balloons, were released. Organizer Patricia DaSilva said this was the first year the Lake Stockholm beach was the site of such an event.

"This was a function that was planned for my family and a bunch of kids who are fighting cancer because it cuts very close to home." said DaSilva, whose 9-year-old son, Nicholas, was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma non-Hodgkins at age 5 in November 2013.

Nicholas, who was in attendance for the balloon release, went into remission in May 2014, but his mother said there are still risks associated with the disease, including potential long-term effects and secondary cancers.

"People think you look good because you have hair and you're OK," DaSilva said. "There's just a lot that goes with it that people don't know, and this is why we're here trying to make people more aware of kids that are battling cancer."

Similar balloon launches took place around the globe on Saturday as part of One Balloon Away Day, which refers to the idea that the world is one balloon away from raising the awareness needed to increase funding for childhood cancer research.

DaSilva said pictures and videos of the scenes will be shown to child cancer patients in the hospital so they will "know that there are people fighting for them and behind them every step of the way."

The launch was held as an awareness event by DaSilva's organization Kid Nicholas Going Gold 4 Kids, part of the Founding Hope Foundation through the American Children's Cancer Organization. DaSilva announced that Amazon partnered with the organization to donate $1 million to the foundation in search of a cure for childhood cancers.

In addition to September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the state Senate has designated the third week of September as "Going Gold for Childhood Cancer Week." The resolution was proposed by state Sen. Steven Oroho, R-24th Dist.

DaSilva believes the public should do more to combat childhood cancer, and she hopes Saturday's balloon launch will motivate community members to get more involved.

"Kids don't have voices," she said. "Parents are the ones that have to speak for them."

Costa, Kennedy, Pazak Lead Division 1 Winners at Numidia Dragway

Michele Costa, William Kennedy, and David Pazak led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.The following are Saturday’s final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:JUNIOR DRAGSTER 10-12Landen Kennedy, Wilkes Barre, Pa., ’08 Half Scale, 9.156, 72.54 def. Madison Boyd, Hagerstown, Md., ’06 Keir, foul.JUNIOR DRAGSTER 13-18Riley Sorce,...

Michele Costa, William Kennedy, and David Pazak led the list of winners as the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Northeast Division was in action at Numidia Dragway.

The following are Saturday’s final results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:

JUNIOR DRAGSTER 10-12Landen Kennedy, Wilkes Barre, Pa., ’08 Half Scale, 9.156, 72.54 def. Madison Boyd, Hagerstown, Md., ’06 Keir, foul.

JUNIOR DRAGSTER 13-18Riley Sorce, Orangeville, Pa., ’12 Sorce, 7.931, 82.08 def. Zack Gale, Yardley, Pa., ’05 Half Scale, 8.136, 79.06.

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The following are Saturday’s final qualifying results from the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Northeast Division event at Numidia Dragway:

COMPETITION ELIMINATOR1) Michele Costa, Freehold, N.J., ’20 Keir, G/EA, 8.228 seconds, -0.572 (under index)2) Don Eckel, Piscataway, N.J., ’09 Dragster, C/DA, 7.100, -0.4803) Chip Ippolito, Laconia, N.H., ’01 S10 Pick Up, PSTA, 7.742, -0.4784) Mark Hopkins, Phoenixville, Pa., ’92 Beretta, D/A, 7.781, -0.4695) Joe Carnasciale, Ashaway, R.I., ’06 Cavalier, I/SM, 9.074, -0.4466) Scott Benham, Magnolia, Texas, ’99 S-10, B/TA, 8.468, -0.4127) Todd Logan, Kingston, Mass., ’32 Bantam, A/EA, 7.508, -0.4028) William Masiello, Shelton, Conn., ’03 F.e.d., A/ND, 7.266, -0.2549) Carl Miller, Stockholm, N.J., ’89 Corvette, F/A, 8.389, -0.24110) Chris Piston, Cicero, N.Y., ’05 Dragster, F/DA, 9.033, 0.303

SUPER STOCK1) Troy Huntzberry, Hagerstown, Md., ’89 Camaro, GT/JA, 9.942 seconds, -0.858 (under index)2) Byron Worner, Duncannon, Pa., ’95 Camaro, SS/IA, 9.889, -0.8113) Ronnie Huntzberry, Hagerstown, Md., ’06 Cobalt, GT/HA, 9.692, -0.8084) Anthony Bongiovanni, Hopatcong, N.J., ’14 Cobra JET, FSS/C, 8.872, -0.7785) Bryan Worner, Duncannon, Pa., ’88 Iroc Z, SS/JA, 10.235, -0.7656) Kevin Clark, Alexandria, Va., ’86 Regal, GT/NA, 10.552, -0.7487) Karl Martel, Dover, Del., ’87 Camaro, GT/HA, 9.766, -0.7348) Marc Labrecque, Whately, Mass., ’00 S-10, GT/TB, 10.121, -0.7299) Sterling Simmons, Chesterfield, Va., ’05 Cavalier, GT/FA, 9.528, -0.72210) Jonathan Allegrucci, Scott Township, Pa., ’11 Challenger, FSS/E, 9.335, -0.715

STOCK ELIMINATOR1) Anthony Bongiovanni, Hopatcong, N.J., ’10 CJ, FS/A, 8.847 seconds, -0.853 (under index)2) Aaron Allison, E. Palestine, Ohio, ’15 Camaro, FS/B, 9.187, -0.8133) Joe Martens, North Olmsted, Ohio, ’69 Camaro, A/S, 10.139, -0.8114) Ryan Horensky, Sugarloaf, Pa., ’68 Shelby, A/SA, 10.199, -0.8015) Greg Rowe, Bridgeton, N.C., ’88 Camaro, J/SA, 11.660, -0.7906) Kenneth Miele, Selma, N.C., ’08 Mustang, FS/AA, 8.611, -0.7897) Henry Specht, Newburgh, N.Y., ’69 Camaro, B/SA, 10.467, -0.7838) Jim Farrell, E Nassau, N.Y., ’69 Camaro, A/SA, 10.228, -0.7729) Kevin Anderson, New Oxford, Pa., ’69 Camaro, H/SA, 11.383, -0.76710) Mike Farrell, Menards, N.Y., ’72 Duster, E/SA, 10.938, -0.762

TOMMY TAPE TOP SPORTSMAN PRESENTED BY SELECT PERFORMANCE1) David Crafts, Lisbon Falls, Maine, ’63 Corvette, 4.231 seconds, 21.98 mph2) Dan Hill, Thomaston, Conn., ’69 Camaro, 4.303, 165.233) Bill Janke, Newburgh, N.Y., ’13 Camaro, 4.317, 169.664) Ronnie Proctor, Hedgesville, W.V., ’09 Cobra, 4.327, 163.835) Brian Conrey, Levittown, Pa., ’63 Corvette, 4.336, 168.266) Doug Bussa, South Glastonbury, Conn., ’02 Camero, 4.438, 161.487) Kathy Gallo, Murrysville, Pa., ’05 Cobalt, 4.449, 157.088) Brandon Miller, Canterbury, Conn., ’00 S-10, 4.501, 156.329) Ron Riegel, Fairness Hills, Pa., ’68 Camaro, 4.575, 154.9010) Brian Vollman, Montgomery, Pa., ’10 Cobalt, 4.760, 147.25

TOMMY TAPE TOP DRAGSTER PRESENTED BY SELECT PERFORMANCE1) Fast Freddy Perkins, Plainville, Conn., ’16 Dragster, 3.932 seconds, 185.54 mph2) William Masiello, Naugatuck, Conn., ’06 Dragster, 4.076, 177.773) Alan Kenny, Kutztown, Pa., ’14 Dan Page, 4.085, 178.334) Marty Jones, Toms River, N.J., ’07 Spitzer, 4.139, 174.965) Vince Musolino, Bridgeport, N.Y., ’21 Racetech, 4.277, 164.156) Aldan Miller, Chester, Md., ’13 Miller, 4.451, 155.857) Brian Vollman, Montgomery, Pa., ’11 American, 4.470, 154.378) Chuck Krepela, West Springfield, Mass., ’08 American, 4.495, 154.639) Frank Genovesi, Somers, N.Y., ’18 Dragster, 4.502, 156.7910) Ken Moses, Colonia, N.J., ’19 Dragster, 4.639, 149.50

JUNIOR DRAGSTER 13-181) Riley Sorce, Orangeville, Pa., ’12 Sorce, SPTMN, 0.010 seconds reaction time2) Abigail Harold, Hagerstown, Md., ’12 Half Scale, SPTMN, 0.0183) Rachel Stewart, Elverson, Pa., ’04 Half Scale, SPTMN, 0.0724) Zack Gale, Yardley, Pa., ’05 Half Scale, SPTMN, 0.1055) Sofie Cooper, Harpers Ferry, W.V., ’08 Half Scale, SPTMN, 0.137

JUNIOR DRAGSTER 10-121) Madison Boyd, Hagerstown, Md., ’06 Keir, PROET, 0.008 seconds reaction time2) Landen Kennedy, Wilkes Barre, Pa., ’08 Half Scale, PROET, 0.0503) Aaron Timms, Duryea, Pa., ’03 Mike BOS, PROET, 0.1314) Chevi Kamperin, Mechanicsville, Md., ’15 Half Scale, PROET, 0.2805) Olivia Gale, Yardley, Pa., ’11 Lightning, PROET, -0.031

Local Stockholm Talent to Star in The Secret Garden

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Neighbor NewsHexagon Players present this magical musical for family audiences in a hauntingly NEW production featuring outstanding local talent.NeighborStockholm - Local Stockholm talent will appear in The Secret Garden. 12 -year-old Madeline Lupi, will play Jane and Dance Troupe, while her father Victor...

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Hexagon Players present this magical musical for family audiences in a hauntingly NEW production featuring outstanding local talent.

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Stockholm - Local Stockholm talent will appear in The Secret Garden. 12 -year-old Madeline Lupi, will play Jane and Dance Troupe, while her father Victor Lupi, will play Major Holmes, in Hexagon Player's The Secret Garden.

Madeline has been appearing in theater since the age of 5 and has performed in 15 different productions. Most recent performances include Billy Elliot (Tracey Atkinson), Alice in Wonderland (Alice), Mother Goosed (Beth), Peter Pan (Pirate Skylights), Annie (Orphan) and Beauty and the Beast (Enchanted Object). She also enjoys acting for film and has been credited with 50+ film projects. She has earned 7 nominations for Best Actress and won at the 2016 Christian Film Festival and the 2016 Universal Film Festival.

For Victor, this is his first musical theater experience. Having watched his daughters perform over the years, he finally decided to take the plunge. Although he's never taken the stage before, he does fiddle around on the guitar from time to time, and did minor in music theory in college. Victor hopes this is a new hobby he can take on more than once.

Hexagon Players presents their 2016 Fall production of a brand new, never-before-seen staging of The Secret Garden from November 11 through November 19 for a limited 7 show engagement. With spectacular Asian-inspired choreography, amazing stage illusions, fanciful puppetry, dazzling period costumes, and a staging that is both hauntingly suspenseful and whimsically magical. Performances at Grace Lutheran Church, 65 E Main St, Mendham. This is one family-friendly production that is sure to leave an indelible imprint on all who experience it.

This enchantingly haunting 4-D experience of The Secret Garden is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett’s children’s book, music by Lucy Simon and Marsha Norman, and directed by Patrick Frances Mahn, with Musical Direction by Darlene Yannetta.

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10 year-old orphan, Mary Lennox is brought to the moors of Yorkshire to live at Miselthwaite Manor with her reclusive Uncle Archibald and his invalid son, Colin. After discovering a neglected garden, Mary and Colin gradually begin to gain new-found strength and passion in their lives as the garden begins to blossom and bloom again. Full of a sweeping score, beautiful costumes, illusions and touching storytelling magic - this show is a must-see for those of all ages.

Performance dates are:Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30pmSaturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00pm and 7:30pmSunday, Nov 13 at 2:00pm (Discounted tickets of $15 for Girl Scouts & Boy Scouts)Friday, Nov 18 at 7:30pmSaturday, Nov 19 at 2:00 & 7:30pm

Ticket prices are $20, discounted at $15 for Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts (only on Sunday at 2:00pm). All seats are general admission, attendees are encouraged to show up early to get best seats. Tickets are available October 11 at the Box Office at 908-514-TIXX or online at www.HexagonPlayers.wixsite.com/secretgarden

The Hexagon Players is a local community theater in Mendham which has produced 80 plays over the last 30 years. Their 2016 Spring Production of Billy Elliot, garnered 11 NJACT Perry Award Nominations, wining for Outstanding Youth Actor for the title character of Billy (Parker James Fullmore). Previous award-winning shows include, Annie, which was nominated for nine NJACT Perry Awards, winning for Outstanding Young Actress, (Lauren Dennis), Drop Dead, nominated for seven NJACT Perry Awards, winning for Outstanding Ensemble Actor in a Play (Paul Bettys), and Seussical, nominated for four NJACT Perry Awards.

Local Stockholm Talent to Star in Zombeo and Juliet

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.Neighbor NewsDover Little Theatre to stage Zombeo and Juliet just in time for HalloweenNeighborStockholm - Local Stockholm talent will appear in Zombeo and Juliet. 13-year-old Madeline Lupi, will play the lead role of Juliet, in Dover Little Theatre's Zombeo and Juliet, which will be staged from October 27 through October...

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Dover Little Theatre to stage Zombeo and Juliet just in time for Halloween

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Stockholm - Local Stockholm talent will appear in Zombeo and Juliet. 13-year-old Madeline Lupi, will play the lead role of Juliet, in Dover Little Theatre's Zombeo and Juliet, which will be staged from October 27 through October 29 for a limited 3 show engagement, just in time for Halloween.

Star-crossed love, feuding families, rockin’ tunes and... zombies! This hilarious musical send-up of Shakespeare’s most romantic tragedy is loaded with tongue-in-cheek dark humor for older teens and adults. And you can’t go wrong with dancing zombies — it’s certain to be a thriller!

Juliet Decapitate and her family are fierce zombie hunters. She meets Romeo and the pair fall in love. The only problem? He’s a Montgomery, the Decapitates’ sworn enemies, and like the rest of his family, Romeo’s a zombie. You’ll be surprised by the crazy outcome in the final scene, complete with an incredible zombie costume dance party.

This performance of Zombeo and Juliet is directed by Reesa Jenkins, with Musical Direction by Gerry D’Albis as music instructor; and Susan Peterson, formerly a Rockette, as choreographer.

Performance dates are:

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Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:30pm

Friday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, Oct. 29 at 2:00pm

Tickets prices are $22 each, and may be reserved by calling the box office at 973-328-9202 or emailing the box office at [email protected]. Performances at Dover Little Theatre, 68 Elliot St, Dover.

Madeline has been appearing in theater since the age of 5 and has performed in 15 different productions. Most recent performances include Secret Garden (Jane), Billy Elliot (Tracey Atkinson), Alice in Wonderland (Alice), and Mother Goosed (Beth). She also enjoys acting for film and has been credited with 50+ film projects. She has won 2 Best Actress Awards at the 2016 Christian Film Festival and the 2016 Universal Film Festival, and earned 11 other nominations for Best Actress. See her website at www.MadelineLupi.com.

Local Stockholm Talent to be Featured in Legally Blonde

Stockholm - Local Stockholm talent will appear in Legally Blonde The Musical. 14-year-old Madeline Lupi, will play the featured role of Margo, one of five Delta Nu's, in Pax Amicus Castle Theater's Legally Blonde The Musical, which will be staged from July 28 through August 12 for a limited 8 show engagement.A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding wi...

Stockholm - Local Stockholm talent will appear in Legally Blonde The Musical. 14-year-old Madeline Lupi, will play the featured role of Margo, one of five Delta Nu's, in Pax Amicus Castle Theater's Legally Blonde The Musical, which will be staged from July 28 through August 12 for a limited 8 show engagement.

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances - this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!

Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle geniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.

This performance of Legally Blonde The Musical is Directed by Richard Boyer, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, Choreographed by Beth Napoli Budd and Book by Heather Hach.

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Sat July 28 @ 8pmSun July 29 @ 2pmFri Aug 3 @ 8pmSat Aug 4 @ 8pmSun Aug 5 @ 2pmFri Aug 10 @ 8pmSat Aug 11 @ 8pmSun Aug 12 @ 2pm

Tickets prices are $25 each, Students and Seniors $23, and may be reserved by calling the box office at 973-691-2100 or purchasing online at http://www.paxamicus.com/event. Performances at Pax Amicus Castle Theater, 23 Lake Shore Road, Budd Lake NJ 07828.

Madeline has been appearing in theater since the age of 5 and has performed in 21 different productions. Most recent performances include 13 The Musical (Lucy), Heathers (Heather Chandler), Secret Garden (Jane), Billy Elliot (Tracey Atkinson), Alice in Wonderland (Alice), and Mother Goosed (Beth). She also enjoys acting for film and has been credited with 60+ film projects. She has won 2 Best Actress Awards at the 2016 Christian Film Festival and the 2016 Universal Film Festival, and earned 13 other nominations for Best Actress. See her website at www.MadelineLupi.com.

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