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February 5, 2020
Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease. Keep in mind that prevention is the best medicine. While heart disease remains the…
January 27, 2020
Tips On Making The Transition To Assisted Living
Moving a family member into assisted living can be a challenging experience for the entire family. Grown-up children often compare it to the first day of school, only this is…
January 14, 2020
Respite And Adult Day Health Care: Solutions That Help Caregivers & Loved Ones
Respite care and adult day care are viable options for seniors and their families. Both types of care enable caregivers to take time for themselves, while the elders are able…
January 6, 2020
Volunteers support JGS Lifecare residents and staff on Christmas day Continuing the ‘Honorable Menschen Day’ tradition
View Story on WWLP Website LONGMEADOW, Mass. – On Christmas Day, December 25, 20 community volunteers continued the annual tradition of supporting residents and staff of the Julian J. Leavitt…
January 1, 2020
Signs That Elderly Loved Ones May Need Additional Care
Sometimes the changes that come with aging happen so slowly, they are hard to notice. Other times, they are triggered quickly due to a health issue or emergency. The staff…
November 26, 2019
Assessing Elderly Need For Assistance Around The Holidays
The holidays provide opportunities to assess the need for assistance. LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Sometimes the changes that come with aging happen so slowly, they are hard to notice. Other times,…
October 30, 2019
Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence to offer Free Lunch and Learn with Dr. Neil Epstein, SHINE Counselor
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Ruth’s House, an assisted living residence at JGS Lifecare, is kicking off a new monthly Lunch and Learn program on November 15th, by hosting Dr. Neil Epstein,…
September 24, 2019
Help at a Crossroads – Panel Offers Advice, Resources for Dementia Caregivers
LONGMEADOW, Mass. –Dementia is a growing issue in America – one that causes plenty of anxiety among caregivers in need of resources. “As people are living longer they are at…
September 16, 2019
A Safety Net for Seniors – Area Organizations Collaborate to Deliver Kosher Meals on Wheels
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – For the past 20 years Greater Springfield Senior Services, Inc. (GSSSI) has been teaming up with JGS Lifecare (JGS) and the Springfield Jewish Community Center (the “J”)…
August 21, 2019
Senior Citizen Day Celebrated at JGS Lifecare with Blueberry Buckle Bake
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – While apple pie may be the symbol of American pride, blueberry buckle took center stage at JGS Lifecare on August 21st, when residents, staff, volunteers and family…
July 5, 2019
Rain Didn’t Hamper the Fun at Leavitt Family Jewish Home’s Second Annual Veterans’ BBQ
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – On June 25th, 2019, members of the Veterans’ Circle of Longmeadow joined with veteran residents at JGS Lifecare, a leading health care system serving seniors and their…
June 26, 2019
Day Of Tournaments Raises $97,000
Business West reported on our successful 39th Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments, which raised $97,000. Read the article.