Could My Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder? Certainly, there are things to fret about as we grow older. We may face health challenges. We may have financial concerns. We may fear falling. We may worry about family members or the state of the...
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Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips Brrrr! Much of the country has seen frigid and treacherous weather during the first weeks of 2018. It’s so important for seniors to take precautions to avoid cold-related illness and...
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Recently, I had two extraordinary experiences with the wonderful staff at Wilf Campus and Stein Assisted Living. The first experience was challenging. My Mom and Aunt, who both live at Stein, lost their older brother to a sudden illness. He...
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“May the lights of Chanukah usher in a better world for all humankind.” ~ author unknown If it feels like life is sometimes spinning like a dreidel, Chanukah helps us to slow down – to reconnect with family and loved ones, and to celebrate with...
Read moreThanksgiving is ideally a time to be thankful and break bread with family and friends, but we all know that this idyllic view of Thanksgiving is not always possible in a world that is, by any definition, imperfect. Whether you are dealing with...
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Tapping in to the Expertise of a Geriatrician A primary care doctor is the first point of contact for most health problems, but as adults age a geriatrician may be another expert to add to the mix. A geriatrician – an expert in diagnosing and...
Read moreThe Art of Paying Attention, Mindfulness “Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.” Oprah Winfrey Open up any magazine...
Read moreSocial Security – To Claim or Not to Claim… That is the Question Social Security provides a financial safety net to individuals as they reach retirement but the pros and cons of when to actually tap into the benefits are complicated...
Read moreJust about every parent has heard the words, “Mom, Dad, can I have the car keys?!” Cars and driving are a means of independence, and while parents often hand over the keys with trepidation to their teenagers, they know that it is a rite of...
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Stein Hospice is pleased to welcome Tammy (Tzippy) Russ-Fishbane, LCSW, who joined the team at Stein Hospice in October, 2016. In her role as Clinical Liaison and with her background as a clinical social worker, Tammy educates and informs...
Read moreIn December, Rabbi Kinzbrunner completed his Board Certification in Chaplaincy through, Neshama, the Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC). The NAJC defines a Board Certified Jewish Chaplain as “A Jew who has demonstrated professional excellence...
Read moreCollage Art Brings Residents Together Vicki Newman is a resident at Wilentz Senior Residence. She is very friendly and has shown a creative and artistic flair. She enjoys doing puzzles and even displays them in her room along the walls. One of...
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