As we age, or we care for aging family members, it can sometimes become confusing when dealing with all the different types of care available, and the terminology used by professionals when discussing...
It’s flu vaccine time. And with all the positive information out there regarding the importance of getting vaccinated, especially for children, the elderly and those with chronic illness, there ...
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and because prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men – second only to skin cancer – educating men and women about this disease is crit...
The warm weather makes it hard to imagine that the winter is on its way, but the cold temperatures are just around the corner! And with those cooler temperatures comes the increased risk of pneu...
When thinking about staying healthy, the state of your oral health may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But, in fact, your oral health can provide clues as to your overall health, and ...
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...
What is Shingles? Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. The chickenpox virus lays dormant or “sleeps” in our systems, and can be...
We all know kids who have asthma, but adults, too, can be diagnosed with the disease, causing the potential for health issues because adults tend to have decreased lung capacity as they age. While the...
Dry mouth can happen to anyone. It is not a natural occurrence with age, however, it does occur with certain health issues—such as diabetes and autoimmune diseases (i.e. Lupus)—and certain medications...
You got your flu shot. You wash your hands, cover your mouth, and stay away from others who might be sick. But are you really doing all you can to stay healthy this flu season? According to many ph...
Palliative Care and Hospice Care are often confused, because the overall goal of both is to improve a patient’s and family’s quality of life during the time of illness. Palliative Care is the overall...
November is COPD Awareness Month. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoki...