Categories for Assisted Living
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…
October 28, 2015
Show Your Appreciation
By Mary Jeanne DiChicco, Director of Clinical Mentorship, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare How often do you remember to tell people how much you like, admire, or appreciate them? For most, it’s…
October 22, 2015
Independence and Perspective
By Kristen Donnelly, Admissions Coordinator & Resident Relations, The Estates on Admiral’s Hill Children and teens crave independence as they grow up. Think about what independence means to them: the…
October 5, 2015
It’s All About Intergenerational Programming
By Ellen Gordon, Director of Resident Life, Peabody Campus The Peabody Campus of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is very fortunate to have an on-site Early Childhood Center (ECC). These programs…
September 28, 2015
Flu Season: It’s That Time of Year Again
By Ron Anglo, Chief Clinical Officer, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Fall is finally here and before we know it, snow will be on the ground. Unfortunately, as the temperature naturally falls,…