Senior abuse: a hidden epidemic that is on the rise By Loretta Kaes       Senior abuse is a sad topic,but one that should be urgently addressed because it is a serious problem across the nation. It also appears to be getting worse as we live longer and as nearly 80 million boomers begin to reach age 60. More ... Men should take health more seriously       Men and women are often compared in today's society and viewed as equals.Men are living longer, closing the gap on life expectancy, and women are fighting discrimination in the workplace, closing the gap on salary disparities. More ... Support group offered for Alzheimer's caregivers       As many as 5 millionAmericans are living withAlzheimer's disease.Caring for a loved one withAlzheimer's can be a challenging and oftentimes stressful situation. Monmouth Medical Center offers an Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group that meets the lastTuesday of each month. More ... Monmouth's Community Health Fair set for June 25       Monmouth Medical Center's Community Health Fair, to be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25,will feature holistic health and offer attendees an opportunity to explore complimentary alternative practices such as aromatherapy,meditation and yoga to balance the physical,mental and spiritual aspects of life... More ... 'To Your Health Showcase' will be held June 13       To celebrate National Men's Health Week,Monmouth Medical Center will be holding its"ToYour Health Showcase"at the Monmouth Mall on June 13 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.The showcase will feature valuable information to help men and their loved ones increase their awareness of preventable health problems a... More ... Monmouth Medical to hold Baby Fair June 12       Expecting a baby or planning a future pregnancy can be an exciting time filled with lots of expectations and questions.To help moms,dads,grandparents and loved ones prepare for a healthy pregnancy and baby,Monmouth Medical Center is holding a free Baby Fair on June 12 from 7-9 p.m.at the hospital,... More ... Free child seat inspections to be held on June 21       The Children's Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center is sponsoring a"Free Child Seat Inspection,"8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 21 at GalaxyToyota,700 Route 36 east in Eatontown. Inspections are conducted by a Certified MONOC child passenger safety technician. More ... Important message for parents: How to avoid eye injuries By S. Moshe Roth       In 2006,New Jersey became the first state to require children who wear corrective eyeglasses to wear protective eyewear for all organized sports. In order to reduce the threat of sports-related eye injuries and possible permanent vision loss, all children participating in sports sponsored by schoo... More ... Survey challenges theory that women strive to take care of everyone except themselves       Arecent survey uncovered a newfound sense of self-empowerment in regard to women's health and their priorities. More ... Look and see signs: a home safety review and checklist       Seniors and their families might want to look for the following opportunities when performing a home safety review. Examine dark pathways, corners and other areas where seniors regularly walk or read. Make sure all areas of the home have adequate lighting. Timed and motion-sensor lights outd... More ... Monmouth's Community Health Fair set for June 25       Monmouth Medical Center's Community Health Fair, to be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 25,will feature holistic health and offer attendees an opportunity to explore complimentary alternative practices such as aromatherapy,meditation and yoga to balance the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of ... More ... Happy parents, safer kids       S eeking proper help for depression not only improves your health but also can keep bumps off your children as well. According to a recent study by University of Alabama at Birmingham psychologist David Schwebel, Ph.D. More ... Local doctors offer free unlimited wellness coaching to patients       Dr.LarryArbeitman and Dr. Jason Weniger,doctors in private practice in Marlboro,are part of a new movement of wellness professionals,committed to putting the"health"and the "care"back into the health-care system. More ...