When it comes to honoring those who served our country, ensuring they receive quality care shouldn’t be a financial burden. At Gurwin Healthcare System, we’ve helped countless Long Island ...
Stuart B. Almer, FACHE, President and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System, was recently featured on NPR’s Heart of the East End with award-winning journalist Gianna Volpe to discuss innovative appro...
As people grow older, their needs, routines and lifestyles evolve. For many, assisted living communities provide not just support but also opportunities for growth, connection and joy. Far from being ...
As our parents grow older, it’s natural to reflect on the many ways they’ve cared for us over the years — with strength, love and unwavering dedication. And now, as roles gently shift, we ...
If we learned anything from the pandemic, it’s that socialization is vital to every individual’s overall well-being, and is especially critical for older adults in order for them to thrive. Studies ha...
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...
As adult children, it’s human nature to view our aging parents through rose-colored glasses. After all, they are the wise, strong-bodied individuals who nurtured us, then became our friends and ...
As we get older, many of us are cast in the role of a caretaker to a parent or other aging loved one. Whether they need a little or a lot of help, there may come a time that moving to an Assiste...
Ah, the weather is finally warming up and summer is just around the corner! Although we are all ready for the sunshine, for many, this beautiful weather – and new blooming foliage – comes ...
Pesach, in English called Passover, lasts for eight days in America and has both agricultural and historical significance. It represents the beginning of the harvest season in Israel. Passover’s name...
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. It’s estimated that more than 6 million Americans suffer from this permanent and progressive di...
by Rabbi Uri Lesser Over the past number of weeks, many different thoughts have come to my mind. These thoughts and reflections have changed from time to time as the days and weeks pass by. ...