The end of the year brings families together for celebrations—often for the first time in months. While these holiday gatherings create cherished new memories, they can also reveal important signs tha...
The holidays are a time for celebration, family gatherings, and cherished traditions. But when a loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, this holiday season can bring unique ch...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year one out of every three people over the age of 65 falls. In this age group, falls are the leading cause of injury and death, and are the most com...
Caring for an older parent, relative or friend is often a labor of love, but can be daunting as well. As a caregiver, you may face a host of new roles and responsibilities, many of which can be unfami...
Do you have a less-than-healthy habit you’ve been meaning to change? The good news is that it’s never too late to work on it! It might seem overwhelming to think about completely changing a behavior y...
By Christina Jones, RN, BSN, Assistant Director of Nursing, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to focus on what we’re doing to ...
by Stefanie Grzancic RDN, CDN March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness program created by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage healthy living through proper nutrition. ...
February is National Therapeutic Recreation Month, and this provides an opportunity for us to educate the public about what TR is, and why it’s important. Therapeutic Recreation is a process tha...
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 ...
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 ...
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...