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November 15, 2021
Ruth’s House Assisted Living has been Buzzing with Fun and Adventure!
The residents enjoyed a wonderful trip to Magic Wings, a tropical butterfly conservatory in South Deerfield, MA. As evidenced in the photos, the butterflies were very friendly. One even made…
November 12, 2021
Meet Beverly Burns
New Unit Manager on C-2 Neighborhood Beverly Burns was initially attracted to JGS Lifecare because of the proximity to her house (she lives less than two miles away) but once…
November 12, 2021
Look What’s Happening at Leavitt Family Jewish Home!
Our residents love gathering together to socialize and enjoy each other’s company and companionship. Plus, it’s fun for our Life Enrichment staff to plan these group get togethers. The “must-have”…
November 3, 2021
The Booster Vaccine Helps Keep the Virus Away!
Our organization has been working hard to make sure our residents and staff have access to the COVID-19 booster vaccine, which offers increased protection against all strains of the coronavirus….
October 18, 2021
Message from Adam Berman, President of JGS Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, As I walk through our homes and speak with residents and staff, one consistent thing I hear is that people are tired. This fatigue may be…
October 14, 2021
Ruth’s House Virtual Lunch & Learn – Piecing Together the Puzzle of Aging with Katie Krupka
Piecing together the puzzle of aging: The benefits of working with a geriatric care manager. Presenter: Katie Krupka, TUCKed In Eldercare Wednesday, October 20, 2021 The monthly virtual Lunch…
October 12, 2021
What’s Happening at JGS Lifecare!
As we celebrate the fall season both indoors and outside, our residents engaged in very creative and entertaining activities. Sukkot, the fall harvest festival, enabled our residents, staff and families…
October 12, 2021
Susan and Richard Halpern are Grandparents for the First Time!
Susan Kimball Halpern, Vice President of Development & Communications and her husband Richard are thrilled to share news of the birth of their first grandchild, Hannah Taylor Smith! Parents Lauren…
October 12, 2021
Christina Tuohey’s New Book “There are No Girl Colors!” Teaches Children the Importance of Gender Free Colors
As mom to three active children, local author Christina Tuohey, who works as Director of Marketing and Outreach at Ruth’s House Assisted Living, understands the importance of raising kids to…
October 4, 2021
Get to Know Megin Hemmerling
Senior Director of Assisted Living Services at JGS Lifecare After talking with Megin Hemmerling for only a few minutes, it becomes obvious she made the right career choice when she…
September 20, 2021
What’s Happening at JNH!
The Leavitt Family Jewish Home is pleased to announce that we are the recipient of a grant in the amount of $2,500 from the JEF Unrestricted Fund of the Jewish…
September 20, 2021
Get to Know Mary-Anne Schelb, Director of Business Development
Nancy Creed, President of Springfield Regional Chamber, Interviews Our Own Mary-Anne Schelb, Director of Business Development, for their September “Coffee Connection”. Get to know Mary-Anne, what motivated her to…