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Every Day is Mother’s Day

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...

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Gurwin Staff Rises to the Occasion

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...

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Retirement Options: Why Choose a CCRC?

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 ...

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The Benefits of Assisted Living

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...

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Celebrating During National Nursing Home Week

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 ...

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National Volunteer Week: Honoring Volunteers

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...

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Social Worker Month: Have You Hugged Your Social Worker Today?

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...

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Make a Difference and Volunteer!

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,...

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What if No One Volunteered?

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...