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Medications & Food: Be Aware of Common, Possibly Harmful Interactions

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 ...

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Prostate Cancer: Simple Tests Mean Early Detection & Cure

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...

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Celebrate Grandparents Every Day!

Author Irma Bombeck once said, “If I knew that grandchildren would be so much fun, I would have skipped the children!” And it’s true! Ask any grandparent and they will tell you that ...

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The Importance of the Pneumonia Vaccine for Seniors

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...

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Retirement Options: Why Choose a CCRC?

When weighing retirement options, you should consider a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). CCRCs offer a wide range of services for your current lifestyle as well as your future needs. With ...

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The Benefits of Assisted Living

We constantly hear the question: How do you know when it’s time for my loved one to move to an assisted living community? At Gurwin, our focus is on the positive, and so the real question is do you ...

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The Importance of a Crisis Communication Plan

It is important to have a crisis communication plan in order and it is even more essential to prepare for life’s difficulties before you are in the middle of a crisis.  It is easier to collect pa...

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Oral Health and Overall Health

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 ...

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Celebrating During National Nursing Home Week

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 ...

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What is Occupational Therapy?

April is National Occupational Therapy Month, a good time to understand the Occupational Therapist’s role in rehabilitation, and how Occupational Therapy can contribute to a full recovery after a life...

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National Healthcare Decisions Day: Advance Directives

Thursday, April 16, 2015 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day to think about and share your end of life wishes with the important people in your life. Advance directives are those legal documen...

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National Volunteer Week: Honoring Volunteers

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...