Categories for JGS Lifecare Latest News

June 3, 2020
CJL/JGS United Together
Team CJL and Team JGS: Like so many across the world, we too have been reading, watching, and hearing about the tragic events unfolding across our nation. We are outraged…

February 26, 2020
Easy Does It: Heart Friendly Low Impact Exercises
Physical exercise is beneficial at any age, but it’s a particularly important component in aging healthy. It can be difficult to fit exercise into our lives on a daily basis…

February 21, 2020
National Wear Red Day at Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home
Residents and staff at Leavitt Family Jewish Nursing Home celebrated *National Wear Red Day* by donning their favorite red garments. February, which is American Heart Month, is the perfect time…

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 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,…

December 18, 2018
Longmeadow recognizes veterans at JGS Lifecare with special photo shoot
In an event that celebrated the spirit of both Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, Lena Vellturo, Veterans’ Services officer for Longmeadow, came up with an idea for a professional photo shoot…

November 13, 2018
JGS Lifecare to host ‘Meet the Pharmacist: Medication Management Therapy’
JGS Lifecare, a leading health care system serving seniors and their families, invites the public to “Meet the Pharmacist: Medication Management Therapy” on Wednesday, December 5 from 5–7 p.m. The…

October 16, 2018
JGS Lifecare to host Vino & Vision on November 1
Community invited to this goal-setting and vision board workshop JGS Lifecare, a leading health care system serving seniors and their families, invites the public to Vino & Vision on Thursday,…