How many times do you lament your lack of time to relax? When it’s forced upon us—like when we’re home sick with the flu—we somehow find the time to “do nothing,” but doing nothing is not often someth...
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...
It’s August, and summer is in high gear. How are you doing with your resolution to take better care of yourself in 2014? Are you making strides in achieving a healthier you—mind, body and soul? At ...
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...
People who are sedentary have more to worry about than weight gain: they are nearly twice as likely to develop heart disease, and are shown to have more frequent doctor visits, more hospitalizations a...
It’s July, the heat is on, and many of us get lazy about taking care of ourselves. How are you doing with your resolution to take better care of yourself? Are you making strides in achieving a healthi...
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...
Summer is finally just around the corner, and we all deserve some nice weather after a long, cold winter! If you haven’t already, try to get outside and enjoy the sunshine (with sunscreen or protecti...
It’s June, summer is right around the corner, and it’s a good time to evaluate how you’re doing taking care of yourself this year. Did you resolve to take better care of yourself in 2014? Are you maki...
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...
It’s Spring, and for many people, along with the beautiful weather – and new blooming foliage – comes allergies. Many people suffer with allergies, particularly pollen. Unfortunately, this typ...
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...