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 ...
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...
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...
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...
We are shocked and saddened by all that is going on in the world: beheadings by ISIS, Hamas’ use of innocent civilians as human shields to protect their terrorists, killings and rapes in Darfur, hosta...
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,...
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...
July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and it’s a good time to educate our community about the field of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) and the importance of leisure in our lives. More than just pla...
Optimism seems to be the mood of the day when May rolls around. Budding flowers, singing birds and warmer weather all point to new beginnings, but it’s also a time to do a little evaluation of the yea...
Passover began at sundown yesterday, and nothing says “Passover” like matzoh! We asked the residents of Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, Gurwin’s assisted living community in Commack, for th...
Do you suffer from the “winter blues?” Do you regularly sleep more often, have little energy, and crave sweets or starchy foods in the winter months? Do you often feel sad, depressed, anxious or unin...
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...