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Web site for caregivers, chronically ill renamed
FREEHOLD - The Monmouth County Division of Aging, Disabilities and Veterans Interment announced the renaming of a free Internet-based program called Lasting Lifestyles, which provides guidance and support for local caregivers and the chronically ill.
Lasting Lifestyles utilizes leading-edge Web-based technologies, including videos, personalization and secure log-ins whereby people can track their vitals, self-manage diet and nutrition, have access to local experts and the connection to resources, education and support. There are chats, videoconferencing and many wellness tools to be proactive in wellness planning for themselves and those who are providing care. Additionally, the program hopes to offer respite and fun, by way of connecting to family, friends, community and like-minded people and by providing relaxation for quality of living and lifestyle, legal and finance and arts and entertainment.
Lasting Lifestyles provides tools, information, education and access to local professionals necessary for self-management of care and independent living.
Through Lasting Lifestyles, people are proactive in their wellness planning, informed and connected to family, friends, local professionals and community, no matter where they live and work.
Access to Lasting Lifestyles requires a personal computer and cable or broadband connection.
Residents can log on to the Web site, which is billed as simple to use, and start to connect with other caregivers, family members and friends who are homebound.
To register, visit www.lasting lifestyles.net or call (732) 431-7450.
The program was launched a year ago under the name VieBridge Connections, but the name and Web site is being changed to reflect the title of the talk show on Brookdale television called Lasting Lifestyles, which was produced as part of the content for the original Viebridge Web site.
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