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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

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

Sakeenah Benjamin, front, and Nakeem Grant, at back, were among six Hofstra University graduate journalism students who mentored members of the Hempstead High School newspaper club this fall as part of a new program begun by Scott Brinton, a Hofstra adjunct professor and the Heralds’ senior editor.

Showing aspiring reporters at Hempstead High the world of journalism

This fall six Hofstra University graduate journalism students visited Hempstead High School weekly to teach members of the newspaper club about how to write news and feature articles and to introduce … more

By Stephany Reyes | 12/23/15

Senior Councilman Anthony J. Santino (Town of Hempstead) speaks.

Tony Santino for Town of Hempstead supervisor

The Herald endorses Tony Santino, a Republican from East Rockaway, for  Town of Hempstead supervisor. more

| 10/30/15

Senior Pops Orchestra to perform at Brookside School

The Senior Pops Orchestra, an intergenerational group under the direction of Stephen Michael Smith, will appear at the Brookside School in North Merrick on Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. The suggested donation is $5. more

10/9/15

A blueprint for college admissions

There is a tremendous amount of paperwork to be done, much of it with strict due dates. OK, let’s get into the nuts and bolts of it. more

7/16/15

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