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July 21, 2020
Beth Ann Kalinko, CNA Sosin Center for Rehabilitation
Beth Ann Kalinko was born and raised in Springfield and that is where she still resides. She has one brother, Gregory. She graduated from Classical High School and then went…
July 15, 2020
Jessica Brown, CNA Leavitt Family Jewish Home
Jessica Brown was born and raised in Springfield. She graduated from Putnam Vocational High School and that’s where she was first connected to JGS. In order to get certified as…
July 10, 2020
Sharon Ritchie, Director of Food Service
Sharon was born and raised in Longmeadow, MA. She started working at JGS Lifecare just prior to her 16th birthday in 1991. She was hired part-time as a dietary aide…
July 9, 2020
Resident Engagement in a Quarantine Environment
LONGMEADOW, MA (July 2020) –Social distancing requirements in nursing homes and assisted living residences present their own unique set of challenges during this pandemic. To address this, the staff at…
July 3, 2020
Leavitt Family Jewish Home – Outdoor Visits by Family and Friends Bring Great Joy
LONGMEADOW, Mass. – “It is wonderful to see my children, they are the love of my life!” exclaimed Sandy Novitch, a resident at the Leavitt Family Jewish Home. Debbie and…
July 3, 2020
Ana Guzman, CNA Wernick Adult Day Health Care
Born in Puerto Rico, Ana came to this country at the age of 12 with her mom and 2 brothers. They settled in Springfield, with an uncle nearby. She attended…
June 29, 2020
Vivian Hatwood, Leavitt Family Jewish Home Kitchen Manager/Assistant Director
Vivian was born in Worcester, MA and came to Springfield at the age of 4. She was educated in the Springfield public schools and graduated from Putnam Vocational High School,…
June 29, 2020
Choosing an Assisted Living Residence Virtually
How do you find the right assisted living for a family member when in-person tours are not an option? At Ruth’s House in Longmeadow, the assisted living residence operated by…
June 23, 2020
Cheri Ludwiczak, Chef at Michael’s Cafe
Cheri was born and raised in South Deerfield. Her grandparents had a farm there where they grew “everything: corn, tobacco, potatoes, as well as pigs and chickens.” She traces her…
