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March 16, 2021
An Updated Message to Our Visitors – March 16, 2021
This update is for our skilled nursing homes. We are waiting for guidelines from EOEA our regulatory body for our assisted living residences and will update our policies as soon…
March 12, 2021
March’s Message from Adam Berman, President of Legacy Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, The beginning of spring is always a time for optimism and this year, more than ever, I have every reason to feel hopeful. As of the…
March 12, 2021
An Updated Message to Our Visitors – March 12, 2021
To All Visitors UPDATE: DPH has issued its guidance on family visits. We look forward to updating this information and welcoming fully vaccinated (14 days after the second dose) family…
March 10, 2021
Congratulations to our TNA Graduates!
We are pleased to announce we have our first TNA (Temporary Nurse Aid) “graduates” as they have completed the clinical portion of their TNA training. Olga Jose and Rosaly Cruz are…
March 10, 2021
What’s Happening at JGS
The month has been a busy one! Residents enjoyed making homemade mini donuts, using actual donut makers. It was fun for them to watch the process and, of course, enjoy…
March 3, 2021
Leavitt Family Jewish Home Family Feedback
One of top priorities throughout the pandemic has been to keep our residents engaged – and happy. Although the state guidelines required us to keep our residents apart, our team…
March 2, 2021
JGS Lifecare Celebrates Selection as Longmeadow Big Y Community Bag Program Beneficiary
JGS Lifecare is pleased to announce it has been selected as the non-profit beneficiary of the Big Y Community Bag Program for the month of March. The Big Y Community…
February 25, 2021
JGS Caregiver Support Group is Back!
Back by popular demand, the JGS Caregiver Support Group will once again be held at JGS. Under the supervision of facilitator Mary-Anne Schelb, the group will offer resident families as…
February 19, 2021
Lunch & Learn Wednesday, March 17: Long Term Care Insurance – What Are My Options? Presenter: David Fedor, Certified Financial Planner
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – The monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence has announced that on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 David Fedor, a certified financial planner,…
February 11, 2021
February’s Message from Adam Berman, President of Legacy Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, I am thrilled to let you know that over 90% of our residents and about 2/3 of our regular staff members have received the COVID-19 vaccination…
February 8, 2021
Devorah Jacobson Honored as a Healthcare Hero of Western Massachusetts – A Program of Healthcare News and Business West
On January 14th, our own Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, chaplain and director of spiritual life at JGS Lifecare, was among the recipients of the esteemed 2020 Healthcare Heroes Award, a program…
February 5, 2021
JGS Lifecare Holds Second COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
On Sunday January 31st and Monday February 1st JGS Lifecare held its second vaccine clinic, offering residents and staff the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination. At the Leavitt Family Jewish Home 110 residents and…