Modifying Holiday Celebrations for Loved Ones with Dementia
By Kathleen Biggs, CTRS Picture-perfect parties, over-the-top decorations, loud and crowded family gatherings and the biggest and best gifts –Hollywood’s depiction of the holidays sets the bar high for...
View Article6 Myths and the Truth about the Flu Vaccine
It’s flu vaccine time. And with all the positive information out there regarding the importance of getting vaccinated, especially for children, the elderly and those with chronic illness, there is...
View ArticleFebruary is Therapeutic Recreation Month!
Gurwin TR Staff entertains during our annual Masquerade February is National Therapeutic Recreation Month, and this provides an opportunity for us to educate the public about what TR is, and why it’s...
View Article7 Reasons A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Should Be Your New BFF
by Stefanie Grzancic RDN, CDN March is National Nutrition Month, an annual awareness program created by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to encourage healthy living through proper nutrition. This...
View ArticleIt’s World Health Day: Eight Tips to Improve Your Health TODAY
By Julie Yerkes, RN Sometimes small changes can have a big impact on your overall health and well-being. In honor of World Health Day, we’ve compiled the following list of eight tips you can do to...
View ArticleCholesterol: What You Need to Know And 10 Tips to Keep Yours in Check
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 levels. High cholesterol has no...
View ArticleNovember is Family Caregivers Month: 9 Ways to Ease the Burden of Caregiving
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a good time to thank the caregivers among us, and assess your own needs if you find yourself called upon to fulfill that role for someone you love. As a...
View Article7 Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy
By Christina Jones, RN, BSN, Assistant Director of Nursing, Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to focus on what we’re doing to keep our...
View ArticleA SMART Path to Reaching Healthy Goals
By Christina Frangione, RD, CDN 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...
View ArticleFour Tips for Seniors Out in the Cold
Cold is no fun for anyone, but it can be dangerous for seniors, who tend to have a thinner fat layer beneath the skin and who take medications that could cause poor circulation or thin blood. Both of...
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