Final Expenses: Nine Things You Need To Know
Residents of New Community Douglas Homes recently attended a presentation on funeral arrangements and life insurance in an effort to better prepare for what Deon Freeman calls your “final expenses.”…
Compassion Fatigue: Taking Time For Self-Care
Compassion fatigue among first and second responders is a very serious threat. As an individual who is responsible for assisting those in crisis, the responder must be careful he or…
Applying For Energy Assistance
Representatives from La Casa de Don Pedro recently met with the residents of New Community Manor Senior. Residents received assistance with certification for the Home Energy Assistance Program, which is…
Scenes From My Brother’s Keeper Panel
Left photo: Eric Garner Jr., center, participated in a panel discussion with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, right, and Newark Police Director Eugene Venable, left, as well as several other thought…
Sharing ‘Loads Of Love’ In Memory Of Former NCC Resident
Arletha Dawson says her mother, former NCC Douglas Homes resident Beulah Dawson, never turned away a needy person. Growing up, she recalls her mother opening their home to friends, neighbors…
NCC Staff Trains In Health Literacy, Patient-Centered Care
For Yvette Murry, learning to be literate in health-related matters is a lot like trying to write with your other hand. In fact, Murry, who recently led a continuing education…
