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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 […]

Random Acts of Kindness Week 2016

By: Kathleen Donnelly, Director of Volunteer Services at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center One of the most culturally significant phenomena of this century is the “happy face,” the simple smiling emoji seen everywhere: on merchandise, in the media, in our communications, even in skywriting! It’s so prevalent because its meaning is universally recognized – […]

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 […]

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 […]

Resolutions for a Better You: Give Blood

Each year, we all make resolutions in January, and often we forget about them by the time spring is in the air. This year, we would like to suggest a few resolutions that may be easier to keep, ones that will help you become healthier – mind, body and soul! Check back at the beginning […]

What if No One Volunteered?

Volunteering is inherent in the fabric of America. From Benjamin Franklin’s Philadelphia fire brigade to the early settlers who helped one another build houses and barns, people have relied on one another for support and assistance, often guaranteeing their survival. Whenever there is national conflict or natural disaster, volunteers are the first responders. Today, the […]

Rae Schwartz

Rae Schwartz was worried about coming to live at an assisted living community – would she make friends and be happy there? Once she arrived at Gurwin’s assisted living community, however, she realized her worries were unfounded. She made friends quickly, and can be found “coffee klatching” daily in our lobby and café. “Everyone is […]

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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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