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Critical Resources for Families With Special Needs
Families with special needs have an individual with disabilities—whether it is a child or other loved one. Families with special needs face unique challenges and require specialized support and resources to help them navigate their journey. This support can come in...
Community Residences Update
February 14, 2023: New Concepts for Living is pleased to announce the following Community Residences Update. Our new, recently renovated six-bedroom home, located in upscale Upper Saddle River, opened on Friday, February 3rd and new residents have already moved in....
Pizza Day
January 23, 2023: Our Day Program participants had Pizza Day at their weekly YMCA cooking class. Cooking is educational and teaches many different skills. Some of these are math, reading, science, following directions, patience, and problem-solving...
Safety Equipment and Adaptive Tools for People With Severe Disabilities
Individuals with severe disabilities can face various barriers in their daily lives. These barriers depend on the particular individual, the severity of their disabilities, their lifestyle, the support system they have, and more. Each individual with a disability is...
The Record | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023
January 17, 2023: New Concepts for Living (NCFL) will be moving it's Achievement Center to a larger space in Paramus, NJ. According to CEO Steve Setteducati, “Having grown to full capacity at our Rochelle Park location, NCFL purchased the Barnes & Noble facility...
Taco Tuesday
January 10. 2023: Our Day Program participants love going to the Ridgewood YMCA for cooking class. This week was Taco Tuesday! Cooking is educational and teaches many different skills. Some of these are math, reading, science, following directions, patience, and...
Navigating Behaviors: The Importance of Consistency and Routine, Especially During the Holidays
Navigating Behaviors: During our daily lives, we get into routines that help us stay on track, feel comfortable, and accomplish the things we need to. However, there are certain periods of time when our routines get interrupted and we face changes in what we’re used...
NCFL ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
December 9, 2022: NCFL hosted their Annual Holiday Party on Friday at Macaluso’s. Day Program participants, residents, guardians, and staff enjoyed a great evening of fun, food, and dancing. Santa stopped by for a visit and spent some quality time with our group of...
Radio City Music Hall
December 7, 2022: The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular is a great show and NCFL’s Day Program participants had the opportunity to attend. Everyone was excited to be there and were in the holiday spirit. The group enjoyed the show, which featured the Radio...
Bingo
November 18, 2022: Playing bingo has numerous health benefits for the elderly. It takes concentration, which improves listening and short-term memory skills. It also promotes socialization, which is important for seniors to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle. Our...
