by Rabbi Zev Schostak Mother’s day is this coming Sunday, May 8. Where did this holiday come from? Just how important is a day to honor our moms? Ever since Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Mother...
The first – and hopefully only – blizzard of 2016 is behind us. While it was fortunate that it occurred on a weekend, where most people have off and can stay indoors with a pot of soup and some board...
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 ...
We constantly hear the question: How do you know when it’s time for my loved one to move to an assisted living community? Frankly, we don’t like that question, because it focuses on something being wr...
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 ...
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...
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...
This past Saturday, October 25th was National Make a Difference Day, and millions of people joined together to improve the lives of others. Sponsored by USA Weekend Magazine and Points of Light,...
Volunteering is inherent in the fabric of America. From Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia fire brigade to the early settlers who helped one another build houses and barns, people have relied on one ano...