Each day, millions of people across the United States are able to remain living safely in their homes because of the skills and dedication of their caregivers. Caregivers are the backbone of the...
Most of us remember the story of the man walking along the beach, watching a young boy throw stranded starfish back into the water. As the boy tossed one after another back into the surf, the ma...
After a hospitalization or surgery, especially when rehabilitation is prescribed, there is often a decision to make: should you be admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation program, or return home...
At Gurwin Healthcare System, our on-site pharmacy and registered dietitians work together to ensure residents’ medications and diets are safely coordinated. Understanding food-drug interactions ...
Author Irma Bombeck once said, “If I knew that grandchildren would be so much fun, I would have skipped the children!” And it’s true! Ask any grandparent and they will tell you that ...
When weighing retirement options, you should consider a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). CCRCs offer a wide range of services for your current lifestyle as well as your future needs. With ...
This week (May 10-16) is National Nursing Home Week, an annual celebration sponsored by the American Health Care Association to spotlight nursing home residents and the staff members who help to make ...
April is National Occupational Therapy Month, a good time to understand the Occupational Therapist’s role in rehabilitation, and how Occupational Therapy can contribute to a full recovery after a life...
The celebration of National Volunteer Recognition Week will be held next week, from April 12-18, 2015. This tribute week honors those inspiring people who give away the one thing most people hav...
For years, people have thought that aging always brings with it a host of changes, one of the most common being memory loss. That memory loss has been termed “senility” or chalked up to “hardening of ...
March is National Social Worker Month, and as such it affords us an opportunity to recognize the Social Workers on staff here at Gurwin; to acknowledge their efforts, skill and advocacy work. The Soci...
At Gurwin Healthcare System’s Long Island facilities, our medical team works closely with physicians to ensure residents receive recommended health screenings, including colonoscopy referrals. T...