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 […]
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by Rabbi Uri Lesser Over the past number of weeks, many different thoughts have come to my mind. These thoughts and reflections have changed from time to time as the days and weeks pass by. Sometimes I have thoughts of sadness, and sometimes thoughts of hope. It is really hard not to have both of […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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