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 …
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Nancy Geiger
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11/21/17
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One of the biggest concerns about loved ones as they age is the risk of social isolation. According to the Administration on Aging, those over 65 represent almost 15% of the population. This number …
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By Dawn Lettau, CTRS Director of Therapeutic Recreation
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9/19/17
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As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to illnesses and infections. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common illnesses faced by older adults, and they are often difficult to …
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By Christina Jones RN, BSN
Assistant Director of Nursing, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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8/18/17
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You’re the caregiver for an aging loved one, and although sometimes you need help in order to keep them at home safely, you’re not ready to transition to an assisted living or skilled …
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Emily Greene, Gurwin Home Care Agency
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7/12/17
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Multivitamins and supplements are a billion-dollar industry. In 2015, the market for dietary supplement capsules was valued at more than USD $26 billion. But are these supplements worth the price? An …
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Corinne Lee, RPh
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6/16/17
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A: 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 …
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By Staci Rosenberg-Simons, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences
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5/12/17
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“You could ask any police officer, and they’ll tell you that you’re not going to arrest your way out of this,” said Steven Dodge, an Oceanside High School graduate and former drug addict who started the Saving Lives from Addiction through Treatment and Education Project to educate youth about the dangers of substance abuse. “It has to come from every sector of the community. I mean, essentially, that’s what communities are for.”
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By Ben Strack
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5/11/17
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A: Do you have a less-than-healthy habit you’ve been meaning to change? The good news is that it’s never too late to work on it! It might seem overwhelming to think about completely …
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By Christina Frangione, RD, CDN
Dietitian at the Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack
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3/11/17
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February is American Heart Month, and there is no better time to think about being heart-healthy. If you have high blood pressure, this is the time to be sure you are doing everything you can to keep …
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Lynette Harry-Rutherford, RN, Director of Clinical Documentation and Reimbursement
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2/9/17
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A: It’s a brand new year, a chance for new beginnings. For many, it’s a time for a renewed focus on health. This year, why not commit to a brain healthy diet that is good for your body as …
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By Angela Komis, RD/RDN
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1/25/17
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