Categories for Press Releases
May 4, 2020
Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare, Supporting JGS Staff during Unprecedented Times
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare, has witnessed a great deal of suffering, stress and loss in the past six weeks,…
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 5, 2020
Free Lunch and Learn at Ruth’s House: Spirituality and Aging – Finding Meaning and Purpose as we Age on April 1
Download Event Flyer Wednesday, April 1st, Spirituality and Aging – Finding Meaning and Purpose as we Age Presented by Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Chaplain and Director of Spiritual Life at JGS…
February 13, 2020
Free Lunch and Learn at Ruth’s House: Beyond the Blues – Aging & Depression on March 13th
Download Event Flyer Friday, March 13th, 2020: Beyond the Blues – Aging & Depression. Presenter Dr. Stuart Anfang, Medical Director of the Memory Disorder Program at Baystate Medical Center …
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…
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…