Walking around the noiseless dining room of Daughters of Miriam, I saw an older resident having a hard time cutting her food. I smiled, remembering how my sister would have the same furrowed brow and concentrated expression when she would try to cut her own food. Her face relaxed and her smile was wide when I offered my help. I left my first day feeling accomplished and content with myself. I felt honored that she trusted me to take care...

We take care of our own. Every ache and pain is assuaged with the click of button or a phone call. The convenience of medication has replaced the need of a healthy environment and a healthy life. We spend so much time treating and curing our illnesses that we do not approach the basic causes of it until it is too late. Our surroundings play an important role in our health. For us to truly become healthy, we must start...

If I could, I would start the application process earlier. I lost count how many times i changed...

Ultimately, it was the feeling of being at NYU that made the decision for me. I visited...