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What Is a Direct Support Professional?
What is a Direct Support Professional? There are many different jobs within the healthcare and human services field. Most of these jobs are essential due to the services and care they provide for people. One of these jobs is a Direct Support Professional (DSP). A...
First Annual Field Day
"Team A" August 19, 2022: New Concepts for Living's Day Program held their first annual Field Day last week. The event was held at Saddle River County Park in Saddle Brook. Day Program participants were split into seven teams. They competed against each other putting...
NCFL Welcomes New Staff
August 8, 2022: New Concepts for Living welcomes new staff Dan Mihalinec as Director of Facilities and Miguel Rosello as Maintenance Manager. Mr. Mihalinec has a Master of Business Administration from William Paterson University and a Bachelor of Science in Business...
Cooking Group at the YMCA
August 16, 2022: New Concepts for Living day program participants spent the morning at Cooking Group at the YMCA. Groups of our individuals attend a weekly session at the YMCA for cooking lessons. It gives them a chance to be a part of their community and learn new...
Crayola Experience Caper
August 3, 2022: Day Program participants traveled to the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA. The Crayola Experience is bigger than an NFL football field and there was much to do! The ladies visited the Activity Studio and made colorful crafts. They experienced the...
New Staff
Julie Murray July 18, 2022: New Concepts for Living welcomes new staff. Julianne Murray was recently hired as our Day Program Assistant Manager. Ms. Murray has a degree in Recreation Therapy from Kean University. She began her career as a special education teacher but...
Beach Day
July 16, 2022: Some of our residents recently enjoyed a beach day in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. A trip to the beach is always peaceful. It helps you de-stress, get some Vitamin D, exercise, meditate and unplug . New Concepts for Living places a major focus on...
How Individuals With IDD Can Live Long, Fulfilling Lives
IDD is an acronym that stands for “intellectual and developmental disabilities.” Individuals with IDD face many challenges in their lives, and usually need help in order to perform normal functions of life. Some common disabilities included within IDD are: Down...
Summer Picnic
July 16, 2022: New Concepts for Living held their Annual Summer Picnic. The picnic took place at the Rochelle Park American Legion - Post 170. Family, friends and staff joined our group of extraordinary individuals for a great day of food and fun! There was music,...
Turtle Back Zoo Adventure
July 9, 2022: New Concepts for Living residents went on a Turtle Back Zoo Adventure. Turtle Back Zoo is located in West Orange, NJ. A trip to the zoo provides stress relief, helps educate visitors about habitat conservation and promote bonding opportunities....
