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Six Tips for Creating a Memorable Holiday for Loved Ones with Dementia

December 17, 2018

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 […]

November is Family Caregivers Month: 9 Ways to Ease the Burden of Caregiving

November 4, 2016

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 […]

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 […]

The Benefits of Assisted Living

August 11, 2015

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 […]

Aging and Memory Loss

March 24, 2015

For years, people have thought that aging always brings with it a host of changes, one of the most common being memory loss. That memory loss has been termed “senility” or chalked up to “hardening of the arteries,” but it was believed to be a natural part of aging. Now, we know that memory loss—or […]

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. […]

Having the Conversation: Talking to Your Parents about Assisted Living

May 27, 2014

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 […]

Assisted Living: Can You Afford It?

March 25, 2014

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 […]

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, […]

Five Keys to Successful Communication with Those with Memory Loss

December 10, 2013

Communication is the key to having a happy and successful relationship. However, as our loved ones age, some may become forgetful, and the basis of our relationships may change. Communication can become difficult, and it may seem impossible to find common ground. When communicating with those with memory loss, the words and phrases once used may […]

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