Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 6 million Americans as of 2025 and currently ranks as the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the National Institute on Aging. T...
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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 ...
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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...
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...
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. ...
Flu season is here — time to get your vaccination! The flu, or influenza virus, can be a serious disease that has the potential to lead to hospitalization, especially in the very young, pr...
By Dorian Froelich, LMSWChief Social Work Officer, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack As Social Work month comes to a close, my question to you is “What’s in your back poc...
By Johanna Graham, RN, NCC, WCC Bumps, cuts and bruises are an inevitable part of everyday living, and no cause for great concern when we are young. For those over 60, however, minor skin tears can...
By Kathleen Donnelly, Director of Volunteer Services A great deal of recent news coverage has focused on some very big lottery jackpots… and the dreams and wishes of the millions who bought a t...
Kathleen DonnellyDirector of Volunteer ServicesHealthy, wealthy and wise…it’s an old phrase that most of us don’t really think much about. But when one of those elements is missing fro...
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...