The first – and hopefully only – blizzard of 2016 is behind us. While it was fortunate that it occurred on a weekend, where most people have off and can stay indoors with a pot of soup and some board...
It might be a warm sweater for grandma, the newest electronic gadget for your teenager, or a watch for dad. But, for millions of Americans, December also marks the time for year-end charitable g...
Each day, millions of people across the United States are able to remain living safely in their homes because of the skills and dedication of their caregivers. Caregivers are the backbone of the...
Most of us remember the story of the man walking along the beach, watching a young boy throw stranded starfish back into the water. As the boy tossed one after another back into the surf, the ma...
After a hospitalization or surgery, especially when rehabilitation is prescribed, there is often a decision to make: should you be admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation program, or return home...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...