Categories for Assisted Living
May 5, 2017
Maintaining an Assisted Living Residence
Most people have no idea how much work goes into maintaining an Assisted Living Residence (ALR). In the state of Massachusetts, ALRs are treated like apartment complexes. All ALR’s are…
April 10, 2017
Assisted Living Residents Support Homeless Veterans
We certainly are a busy community at the Estates on Admiral’s Hill Assisted Living in Chelsea. One of our primary goals is to engage our residents in fun, innovative and meaningful activities,…
January 27, 2017
Socialization on the Hill: The Greatest Benefit of All
Can you imagine life without friends? Friendships are such an important part of our lives, regardless of one’s age. They enable you to share your feelings and emotions— by laughing,…
October 5, 2016
The Bridge Between Home and Long-term Care
The bridge between home and long-term care is otherwise known as an Assisted Living Facility. Not everyone gets the chance to cross over this bridge. For those who are having…
July 22, 2016
Memory Loss and Assisted Living
By Tammy Naugler, Nurse Manager, Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates Memory Support What exactly is assisted living in terms of memory care? The term “Assisted Living” is often synonymous with…
June 14, 2016
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: One of the Most Important Considerations When Touring Assisted Living Facilities
By Megin Hemmerling, Executive Director, Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates When touring Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) the safety and emergency preparedness practices of the community should be a top consideration….
May 18, 2016
Bill Needleman Wins Coveted Mass-ALFA Resident Spirit Excellence Award
Bill Needleman, a 101 year-old resident at the Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates Assisted Living, which is part of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, won the Resident Spirit Excellence Award at…
May 6, 2016
‘Lefty’ Needleman, 100, throws out first ball at Peabody Little League opening day
By Alan Burke, Staff Writer for the Salem News – May 1, 2016 PEABODY — When Bill Needleman was a kid everyone played baseball. “I was a lefty,” he recalled….
February 9, 2016
From Generation to Generation
From Generation to Generation through Songs, Crayons and Games By Amy Forman, Jewish Journal Staff Published February 04, 2016, issue of February 04, 2016. “Twice each week, 95-year-old Marty Lawson…
January 29, 2016
Safety Is Our Top Priority
By Sergio Armando Alarcon, Director of Plant Operations, The Estates on Admiral’s Hill At the Estates on Admiral’s Hill, we strive to ensure the safety of our residents within our…
January 11, 2016
What is so special about the Estates on Admiral’s Hill?
By Yari Velez, Director of Resident Care, The Estates on Admiral’s Hill Many have asked why the Estates on Admiral’s Hill is such a special place. Here are just a…
December 7, 2015
Choosing the Right Assisted Living Residence
By Deb Fichera, Director of Resident Care, Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates Assisted Living, also called Residential Care, is a type of living community with personal support services available, such…