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 […]
Read More »
By Christina Jones RN, BSN Assistant Director of Nursing, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to illnesses and infections. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common illnesses faced by older adults, and they are often difficult to diagnose as symptoms can be mistaken for […]
Read More »
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 […]
Read More »
By Patricia Duffy, RN, Director of Nursing Services This week, May 6 – 12, is National Nurse’s Week, a week-long celebration of the caring men and women who have dedicated their careers to bettering the lives of others. The nursing profession includes the nurse practitioner, the registered nurse, the licensed practical nurse and the certified […]
Read More »
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! […]
Read More »
By Nora Romano, OTR/L April is National Occupational Therapy Month, a good time to learn about the Occupational Therapist’s (OT) role in rehabilitation, and how OT can contribute to a full recovery after a life-changing illness, surgery or injury. When we hear that someone we know has gone to a rehabilitation center for therapy, usually we […]
Read More »
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 […]
Read More »
Gurwin’s Annual Photo Contest is Underway, Providing Quality of Life Enhancement for Residents One of the first things that visitors to our 460-bed nursing & rehabilitation center notice is the beautiful artwork on the walls. These are the winning photos from our annual photo contest, and they never fail to spark a conversation, stimulate a […]
Read More »
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 […]
Read More »
The first – and hopefully only – blizzard of 2016 is behind us. While it was fortunate that it occurred on a weekend, where most people have off and can stay indoors with a pot of soup and some board games, staff members in nursing homes and hospitals don’t have such luxury. Regardless of the […]
Read More »