by Rabbi Uri Lesser Over the past number of weeks, many different thoughts have come to my mind. These thoughts and reflections have changed from time to time as the days and weeks pass by. Sometimes I have thoughts of sadness, and sometimes thoughts of hope. It is really hard not to have both of […]
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As we get older, many of us are cast in the role of a caretaker to a parent or other aging loved one. Whether they need a little or a lot of help, there may come a time that moving to an Assisted Living community is considered, a concept that has the potential to make […]
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By Kathleen Biggs, CTRS Picture-perfect parties, over-the-top decorations, loud and crowded family gatherings and the biggest and best gifts –Hollywood’s depiction of the holidays sets the bar high for celebrations, and can place unnecessary stress on families, especially when caring for a loved one with health issues such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. According to […]
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Flu season is here — time to get your vaccination! The flu, or influenza virus, can be a serious disease that has the potential to lead to hospitalization, especially in the very young, pregnant woman, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Complications include dehydration, pneumonia, sepsis and possible death. The flu is a […]
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by Kathleen Biggs, CTRS Assistant Director, Therapeutic Recreation Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center The holidays are a time of celebration for many, but when a loved one is struggling with dementia, memories of times gone by can make gatherings bittersweet. Adjusting expectations and embracing new traditions can help family members and friends acclimate to […]
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By Uwa Oriakhi, RN, MSN, FNP Ah, summer is here and the weather is finally warming up! Although we are all ready for the sunshine after a cold and rainy spring, for many, this beautiful weather – and new blooming foliage – comes with a price: allergies! Many people suffer with allergies, particularly pollen. Seasonal […]
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By Dawn Lettau, CTRS Director of Therapeutic Recreation It’s April – four months into the new year. Did you resolve to take better care of yourself? Are you making strides in achieving a healthier you—mind, body and soul? Making some small changes throughout the year will help you achieve your goal, like adopting an exercise […]
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By Dorian Froelich, LMSW Chief Social Work Officer, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center As Social Work month comes to a close, my question to you is “What’s in your back pocket?” We all have something. Look at the person walking towards you…she is a single mother who works all day and then goes home […]
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by Marjie Nesenoff, RD CDN Pesach, in English called Passover, lasts for eight days in America and has both agricultural and historical significance. It represents the beginning of the harvest season in Israel. Passover’s name is derived from the Hebrew word Pesach which is based on the root “pass over.” Through questions and answers, songs […]
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As the Director of Marketing at the Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences, Gurwin’s assisted living community, I am constantly helping seniors who are struggling with the idea of moving from their homes of (typically) decades and all that this type of move entails emotionally. Add to that any conversation about the money required […]
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