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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Regardless of what holiday you celebrate, December brings with it all kinds of stress: shopping, finances, and family gatherings. Don’t let yourself get lost in the shuffle. How are you do...
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a good time to thank the caregivers among us, and assess your own needs if you find yourself called upon to fulfill that role for someone you love. As ...
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,...
What is Shingles? Shingles is a viral infection caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. The chickenpox virus lays dormant or “sleeps” in our systems, and can be...
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...
You or someone you know may have recently gone through some changes and now require some assistance to maintain independent living in the home. What do you do? First, you need to consider the level o...