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A: According to David Siskind, MD, DABFP, CMD, Director of Medicine at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack, NY, seniors most certainly do need vaccinations. As we get … more

10/13/16

10 Tips to Keep Yours in Check During National Cholesterol Education Month

Most people know high cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease, heart attacks and stroke, but what they don’t know is whether or not they have high cholesterol. High cholesterol … more

Loretta Adams, RN, ANP-BC, COHN-S | 8/30/16

10 Tips to Reduce Your Risk of Falls at Home

According to the Centers for Disease Control, each year one out of every three people over the age of 65 falls. In this age group, falls are the leading cause of injury death, and are the most common … more

Joseph D’Ambrosio, PT | 8/12/16

Reduce your tax burden

Nassau County Department of assessment staff will be available to help homeowners file for a variety of tax exemptions in the Five Towns. more

8/4/16

Q: Inpatient Rehabilitation vs. Outpatient Rehabilitation? Which Is Best for You?

After a hospitalization or surgery, especially when rehabilitation is prescribed, there is often a decision to make: should you be admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation program, or return … more

By Joseph D’Ambrosio, PT | 7/14/16

Q: Does Age Matter When It Comes to Medications

A: Some signs of age are easily noticed in the passersby. Gray or white hair is a sign of aging, as the body’s ability to produce melanin to color hair strands dwindles. Wrinkles in the skin is … more

By Nancy Rocks, RPh, CGP Director of the on-site Pharmacy at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 6/7/16

The Importance of Homework: Planning Is Easier Before a Crisis Occurs

It is always better to prepare before you are in a crisis, collecting paperwork, assigning a Power of Attorney and choosing an agent for your Health Care Proxy before a health emergency strikes. more

By Dorian Froelich, LMSW Director of Social Work and Admissions/Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 4/18/16

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. NY Senior America Queen at the 31st annual pageant on April 3.

Island Park woman wins Ms. New York Senior America

Dolores Hofman, of Island Park, was crowned the new Ms. New York Senior America last Sunday at the organization’s 31st annual pageant held at the John … more

By Mary Malloy | 4/6/16

Q: Home Care: Is it for you?

A: Whether you’re one of the growing number of seniors in America (those over 85 are the fastest growing segment of the population!), or charged with the sometimes daunting task of caring … more

By Nancy Geiger, Gurwin Home Care Agency | 3/12/16

Lawrence High School seniors, from left, Dahlia Forte, Gabriella Jan, Gabrielle Levey, Kiana Nunez and Samantha Rubenstein, will present research papers at the Association for Psychological Science convention in May. Social Studies teacher Dr. Stephen Sullivan, center, mentored the students.

Students psyched about research

Dahlia Forte, Gabriella Jan, Gabrielle Levey, Kiana Nunez and Samantha Rubenstein will present their original behavioral science research projects at the 26th annual Association for Psychological Science convention in Chicago in May. more

By Jeff Bessen | 1/6/16

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