Categories for Residents

April 1, 2021
Warm Hugs and Embraces As Families Visit Loved Ones in the Privacy of Their Rooms
There was great excitement in the air at The Leavitt Family Jewish Home as family members were welcomed into the building to visit their loved ones in the privacy of…

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…

March 10, 2021
What’s Happening at JGS
The month has been a busy one! Residents enjoyed making homemade mini donuts, using actual donut makers. It was fun for them to watch the process and, of course, enjoy…

March 3, 2021
Leavitt Family Jewish Home Family Feedback
One of top priorities throughout the pandemic has been to keep our residents engaged – and happy. Although the state guidelines required us to keep our residents apart, our team…

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 12, 2021
January’s Message from Adam Berman, Legacy Lifecare President
Dear Residents and Staff, I felt a range of emotions as the COVID-19 vaccines got underway. Certainly, this was the first time I have witnessed people excited to get a…

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…

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 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…

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…