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Honoring Gurwin’s Volunteers During National Volunteer Recognition Week

April 14, 2016

by Kathleen Donnelly, Director of Volunteer Services National Volunteer Recognition Week reminds us that there are communities filled with inspiring people who give away the one thing most people have the least of…time. The commitment of those who make giving to others a part of their lives is critical to enabling human service organizations to […]

Retirement Options: Why Choose a CCRC?

August 19, 2015

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 independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing all on the same campus, seniors have the services and amenities they want right now […]

Know the Lingo

September 23, 2014

As we age, or we care for aging family members, it can sometimes become confusing when dealing with all the different types of care available, and the terminology used by professionals when discussing available care options. We put together a short list of terms you should know in order to better understand your care options. […]

The Value of Pets

April 8, 2014

“Friendship retains its traditional values and securities in one’s relationship with one’s pet. Whether a dog, cat, bird, fish, turtle, or what have you, one can rely upon the fact that one’s pet will always remain a faithful, intimate, non-competitive friend — regardless of the good or ill fortune life brings us.” – Dr. Boris […]

What is Adult Day Care…and is it for me?

February 11, 2014

The philosophy of Adult Day Care is rooted in the age old tradition of taking care of oneself and one’s family members at home. As our loved ones age, this can be difficult to manage, since the needs of the person often conflict with our work and family responsibilities. With community support and services, however, […]

Understanding the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D)

October 29, 2013

Medicare has an optional benefit—known as Medicare Part D—that provides those who are eligible for Medicare supplemental insurance to help pay for prescription drugs (Medicare does not provide any coverage for prescription drugs without this supplemental insurance). If you elect to purchase the extra coverage, you will pay a monthly premium. Depending on your personal […]

Esther Kaplan

Esther is one of those people with the ability to fascinate you every time you have the good fortune to run into her. If she’s not fashioning a new hat from leftover fabric and cardboard tubing, she is interviewing her fellow residents, encouraging them to tell their life stories in front of a crowd. Not […]

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Having the Conversation: Talking to Your Parent about Assisted Living

Posted on: May 16, 2017

By Staci Rosenberg-Simons, Director of Marketing and Community Relations Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences 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...