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Every June 15 we commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is important that we speak openly about elder abuse, because it is a hidden crime that most Americans are reluctant to talk about or even acknowledge.
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By Madeline Singas
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7/6/19
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I have read enough Holocaust literature and American slavery narratives and stories of the infamous poor houses of the 18th and 19th centuries to wonder what I would do if I were a witness to the abuse and persecution of innocent people.
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7/6/19
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Forty-one percent, or approximately 19.5 million Americans, age 65 and older are single, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Census Bureau.1 This means a significant number of …
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Christopher Zarra, CFP®, ChFC®, CFS®
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7/1/19
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Are you among the recently (or not so recently) retired? People who have spent years in their various professions often look forward with anticipation to lazy mornings, casual clothing and lunch with …
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By Kathleen Donnelly, LETTERS
Chief Volunteer Officer
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6/26/19
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As we age, performing ordinary everyday tasks once taken for granted often becomes more challenging due to arthritis, vision or balance issues, reduced range of motion and other health issues related …
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by Wendy Gurtman, OT and Assistant Director of Rehabilitation
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5/23/19
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In the modern world we live in, in the richest country in the world and in one of the wealthiest areas of that country, you’d think that Nassau County’s expectant and new mothers, along with their babies, would get the best care in the world. You’d be wrong.
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By Andrew Malekoff
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4/19/19
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The Shared Services initiative, across the three counties, allows for the counties’ towns and villages to cooperatively purchase police vehicles at a discounted rate.
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3/28/19
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It’s National Nutrition Month and the mantra for March is “Eat more whole grains, less refined grains!” This is sound advice that applies to kids, adults and senior citizens, but …
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Angela Komis, RD, CDN
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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3/13/19
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Being a caregiver for a loved one can be a very fulfilling experience, but may also be one of the most difficult times in one’s life. The challenges faced are unlike any other; for many, taking …
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Nancy Geiger
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2/22/19
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The winter season can be breathtaking when the ground and trees are covered with brilliant white snow. Although beautiful, snow and cold temperatures can make life challenging, especially for our …
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Nancy Geiger
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1/25/19
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