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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Cold is no fun for anyone, but it can be dangerous for seniors, who tend to have a thinner fat layer beneath the skin and who take medications that could cause poor circulation or thin blood. Both of these can make older people more susceptible to the dangers of lowered temperatures, not to mention the […]
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By Christina Frangione, RD, CDN Do you have a less-than-healthy habit you’ve been meaning to change? The good news is that it’s never too late to work on it! It might seem overwhelming to think about completely changing a behavior you’ve spent a lifetime developing, but when broken down using the SMART goal system, soon […]
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By Christina Jones, RN, BSN, Assistant Director of Nursing, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to focus on what we’re doing to keep our hearts healthy so we can age well. Make time for your health, and keep your heart healthy with these seven tips: 1: There’re […]
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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 a caregiver, you may face a host of new roles and responsibilities, many of which can be unfamiliar and intimidating. At […]
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Most people know high cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke, but what they don’t know is whether or not they have high levels. High cholesterol has no symptoms, so the only way to check your cholesterol level is through a blood test. Adults should get a baseline screening, […]
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By Julie Yerkes, RN Sometimes small changes can have a big impact on your overall health and well-being. In honor of World Health Day, we’ve compiled the following list of eight tips you can do to immediately improve your health. See how many you can incorporate into your daily routine for a healthier, happier you! […]
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by Stefanie Grzancic RDN, CDN March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness program created by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage healthy living through proper nutrition. This month we also celebrate Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) for their dedication to helping others live healthier lifestyles. Each day we are bombarded with nutrition information […]
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Gurwin TR Staff entertains during our annual Masquerade February is National Therapeutic Recreation Month, and this provides an opportunity for us to educate the public about what TR is, and why it’s important. Therapeutic Recreation is a process that utilizes treatment, education, and recreation participation to help people with illnesses, disabilities and other conditions. Recreation […]
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It’s flu vaccine time. And with all the positive information out there regarding the importance of getting vaccinated, especially for children, the elderly and those with chronic illness, there is also some misinformation that prevents people from protecting themselves and others from this potentially serious illness. Here are some of the most prevalent myths, and […]
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