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Assisted Living: Can You Afford It?

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 […]

Honoring Gurwin’s Volunteers During National Volunteer Recognition Week

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 […]

What Does December Gift-Giving Mean to You?

It might be a warm sweater for grandma, the newest electronic gadget for your teenager, or a watch for dad. But, for millions of Americans, December also marks the time for year-end charitable gifts to their favorite organizations. In fact, according to Giving USA, in 2014 Americans donated an estimated $358 billion to the nation’s […]

Will You Make a Difference?

Most of us remember the story of the man walking along the beach, watching a young boy throw stranded starfish back into the water. As the boy tossed one after another back into the surf, the man approached him and said, “Son, you can’t possibly get all these starfish back into the sea…all your effort […]

Retirement Options: Why Choose a CCRC?

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 […]

The Benefits of Assisted Living

We constantly hear the question: How do you know when it’s time for my loved one to move to an assisted living community? Frankly, we don’t like that question, because it focuses on something being wrong. At Gurwin, our focus is on the positive, and so the real question is do you know how much […]

Celebrating During National Nursing Home Week

This week (May 10-16) is National Nursing Home Week, an annual celebration sponsored by the American Health Care Association to spotlight nursing home residents and the staff members who help to make a difference in their lives each and every day. Our staff and volunteers are the heart and soul of long-term care and short-term […]

National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month, and a great way to start the New Year and feel good about ourselves is by giving back and helping others. You can do this by donating blood at one of the many community blood drives that pop up at this time of year, or you can go directly […]

Are Companion Services Right for your Loved One?

You or someone you know may have recently gone through some changes and now require some assistance to maintain independence in the home. What do you do? First, you need to consider the level of care that is needed: Is the person self-directing, making decisions for him or herself? Is the person able to shower, […]

Resolutions for a Better You: Volunteering & The Happiness Effect

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 year so far. How are you doing on your resolution to take better care of yourself? Are you […]

Shirley Leos

Shirley Leos moved to Gurwin’s Assisted Living with her husband in 2008. After spending 21 years in Bayside as a group counselor, Shirley decided to invite a few of her friends to a group lunch in the private dining room. They all enjoyed themselves so much, the “ladies who lunch” has now become a monthly […]

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Having the Conversation: Talking to Your Parent about Assisted Living

Posted on: May 16, 2020

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...

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