Categories for Health
June 14, 2021
What’s Happening at Leavitt Family Jewish Home!
We greatly appreciate the sacrifices made by our Veterans in service to our county. Our residents celebrated Memorial Day enjoying “Patriotic” cupcakes, decorated in red, white and blue sprinkles. On…
June 14, 2021
JNH Resident Armen Tashjian Celebrates 99th Birthday!
Meet Armen Tashjian, resident of the Leavitt Family Jewish Home. Armen is one of our beloved Veterans, having proudly served in the Army Air Corp as World War II came…
April 7, 2021
Social Work Month at Leavitt Family Jewish Home
March was designated as Social Work Month and the 2021 observance is more meaningful than ever. This year, the theme for the month-long celebration is Social Workers Are Essential. And…
April 5, 2021
April 21 – Ruth’s House Virtual Lunch & Learn: Incorporating Ayurvedic Medicine into our day to day lives.
The monthly virtual Lunch and Learn series at Ruth’s House Assisted Living Residence has announced that on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 Holistic Health Practitioner, Leah Doroch will be discussing the…
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…
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…
January 11, 2021
JGS Holds 2-Day COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Residents and Staff
JGS Lifecare recently held a 2-day COVID-19 vaccination clinic for residents and staff across its family of services. “This was an emotional and historic two days for JGS,” commented Rob…
January 4, 2021
JGS Lifecare Kicks Off “Superheroes Saving Lives” Campaign
Nonprofit Thanks Employees For Their Extraordinary Dedication During Pandemic LONGMEADOW, MA (January 4, 2021) — JGS Lifecare, one of New England’s leading nonprofit healthcare systems serving seniors and their families,…
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…