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April 16, 2020
A Unique Anniversary Celebration Under Unusual Circumstances
20 decorated cars drove by Ruth’s House on Wednesday, April 15th to help this couple celebrate their 75th anniversary without breaking social distancing requirements. It was a wonderful display of…
April 11, 2020
April 10, 2020 – Family Letter
To Our Families, We write to you now possibly during the most difficult time in our lives. Never in the 108-year history of JGS Lifecare have we faced a situation…
April 2, 2020
April 2, 2020 – Response to Press
From the office of Adam Berman, President of JGS Lifecare: JGS Lifecare is committed to doing everything we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to our residents and staff….
March 31, 2020
Free Groceries Feed the Spirit of JGS Staff A Display of Gratitude and Support
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Thanks to a very generous donation from the Perlman family, owners of Ocean State Job Lots, the staff at JGS LIfecare were treated to free groceries, in…
March 30, 2020
JGS Lifecare: Caleb Poirier, LPN – Healthcare Hero (Press Release)
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2020 Contact: Susan Kimball Halpern VP of Development and Communications (413) 567-3949, ext. 1612 shalpern@jgslifecare.org JGS Lifecare Caleb Poirier, LPN – Healthcare Hero…
March 26, 2020
COVID-19 Response FAQs
At JGS Lifecare, the safety and well-being of our residents and staff is our number one priority. Please know that we are carefully monitoring all aspects related to COVID-19 and…
March 20, 2020
JGS Lifecare on the Offensive to Protect our Residents from COVID-19
Dear Friends: The COVID-19 pandemic has faced us with unprecedented and unpredictable challenges, requiring constant monitoring, vigilance and new policy implementation. Our staff is working diligently, in collaboration with our affiliated organizations…
March 20, 2020
Event Cancellations Due to COVID-19
In compliance with the various prohibitions on large gatherings, and to discourage visitations to our campus, we have cancelled the following community events: Bubbies Passover Catering Passover Seders at JNH…
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Social and Spiritual Resources
Articles. Self-Care and Play, Podcasts, Meditation, Applications, Prayers and Spiritual Practices
March 19, 2020
Elder Care in The Face of Covid-19 by Michelle Woodbrey of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors
It was two years ago this summer that my mom and dad moved into an independent living community. My dad had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s ten years earlier, and while he…
March 18, 2020
Wernick Adult Day Health Care Temporarily Closing on March 20
In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, we are temporarily closing Wernick Adult Day Health Care as of March 20, 2020. Please know we will work closely with families on…