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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...

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Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month.  Parkinson’s is a disease that affects the way your brain controls your muscles.  More than one million people in the United States have Parkinson...

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Aging and Memory Loss

For years, people have thought that aging always brings with it a host of changes, one of the most common being memory loss. That memory loss has been termed “senility” or chalked up to “hardening of ...

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Social Worker Month: Have You Hugged Your Social Worker Today?

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...

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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a good time to learn a little bit about this disease and commit to screenings that could potentially save your life! Colorectal cancer is a type of cance...

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A Guide to Smart Snacking

March is National Nutrition Month, a month dedicated to nutrition education and information. The campaign is sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and it focuses on the importance of ma...

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7 Tips to Control Your Blood Pressure

February is American Heart Month, and there is no better time to think about being heart-healthy. If you have high blood pressure, this is the time to be sure you are doing everything you can to keep ...

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Protect Your Sight

There are many parts of our body that we need to take care of to ensure our good health. One of those areas is our eyes, and protecting our sight should be part of our annual preventative care check-u...

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Winter Weather Safety

The winter season can be beautiful, especially when the ground and trees are covered with brilliant white snow.  Although beautiful, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging, especial...

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National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month, and a great way to start the New Year and feel good about ourselves is by giving back and helping others.  You can do this by donating blood at one of the many c...