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Modifying Holiday Celebrations for Loved Ones with Dementia

December 20, 2019

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 […]

“Over-Sixty: Shades of Gray” Book Signing and Author Meet & Greet

October 22, 2019

Meet “Over-Sixty: Shades of Gray” authors Barbara Paskoff and Carol Pack for a book signing and discussion about their humorous journey and guide through life’s later years. Continental breakfast is included. Reservations required. Call 631.462.9800, ext. 133 or register online at www.syjcc.org.

The Flu Shot is Nothing to Sneeze At!

December 27, 2018

Flu season is here — time to get your vaccination! The flu, or influenza virus, can be a serious disease that has the potential to lead to hospitalization, especially in the very young, pregnant woman, the elderly and those with compromised immune systems. Complications include dehydration, pneumonia, sepsis and possible death. The flu is a […]

Four Tips to Keep Allergies in Check This Summer

May 23, 2018

By Uwa Oriakhi, RN, MSN, FNP Ah, summer is here and the weather is finally warming up! Although we are all ready for the sunshine after a cold and rainy spring, for many, this beautiful weather – and new blooming foliage – comes with a price: allergies! Many people suffer with allergies, particularly pollen. Seasonal […]

Resolutions for a Better You: Resolve to Reduce Your Stress

April 23, 2018

By Dawn Lettau, CTRS Director of Therapeutic Recreation It’s April – four months into the new year. Did you resolve to take better care of yourself? Are you making strides in achieving a healthier you—mind, body and soul? Making some small changes throughout the year will help you achieve your goal, like adopting an exercise […]

Celebrating the Passover Seder

March 26, 2018

by Marjie Nesenoff, RD CDN Pesach, in English called Passover, lasts for eight days in America and has both agricultural and historical significance. It represents the beginning of the harvest season in Israel. Passover’s name is derived from the Hebrew word Pesach which is based on the root “pass over.” Through questions and answers, songs […]

When to Worry About a Wound

February 28, 2018

By Johanna Graham, RN, NCC, WCC Bumps, cuts and bruises are an inevitable part of everyday living, and no cause for great concern when we are young. For those over 60, however, minor skin tears can lead to complications that can become a great health threat if not properly treated. Wounds that don’t heal, or […]

Want to Feel Like a Million Bucks? Volunteer!

January 23, 2018

By Kathleen Donnelly, Director of Volunteer Services A great deal of recent news coverage has focused on some very big lottery jackpots… and the dreams and wishes of the millions who bought a ticket. What would they do if they hit the big jackpot? Given the odds, most of us will never really know how we […]

Gift Giving Ideas for Loved Ones with Dementia

December 18, 2017

By Dorian Froelich, LMSW Director of Social Work, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so the song goes, but the demands of the holiday season can also make it the most stressful time as well. Shopping for the perfect gift for family and friends often can be […]

Home (Care) for the Holidays

November 14, 2017

By Nancy Geiger, Director of Gurwin Home Care Agency Thanksgiving is here and the December holidays are right behind. It’s the time of year families will gather together to celebrate annual traditions, often seeing each other for the first time in months, or even longer. With increased time spent with aging family members, the holidays […]

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