Categories for Benefits of Senior Living
December 23, 2016
Man Designs Home He Can Control With His Eyes
Story by Madeleine Stix Video by Madeleine Stix and Bob Crowley (CNN) On Steve Saling’s 37th birthday, the pencil he was holding inexplicably fell out of his hand. “It was…
December 8, 2016
Signs to Look For During Holiday Visits
The holiday season is the perfect time to assess the needs of your aging family members. While visiting with your loved ones, pay attention to any changes in their appearance,…
October 10, 2016
Fall Food Menus
It’s that time of the year again! The Leonard Florence Center is preparing to change its menu for the upcoming fall and winter seasons. When planning our menu, Food Service…
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…
September 15, 2016
Assisting Dementia Residents with the Transition to Long-term Care
The transition into long-term care can be difficult for anyone, especially those suffering from dementia. Individuals with dementia are most comfortable with a familiar and predictable routine; this scenario changes…
August 24, 2016
An Assisted Living Respite Stay May Be The Right First Step
By Andrea Hillel, Marketing Director, Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates The thought of moving into a senior living community can be an overwhelming prospect for our seniors and their adult…
August 12, 2016
Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare
By Andrew Tripp, Director, Chelsea Jewish Personal Care, and Member of the CJF Ethics Committee Healthcare is fraught with ethical decisions with difficult questions and harder answers. How do I…
August 4, 2016
Keeping Kosher in Healthcare
By Kim O’Connor, Communications Manager, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Many families and staff members have questions about “keeping kosher.” Here are a few guidelines that will hopefully clarify these age-old dietary…
August 2, 2016
At this Community, Residents Blink to Control Just About Everything
Written by Mary Kate Nelson “At the Leonard Florence Center for Living, residents can control just about everything around them through a series of blinks. The community is located in…
July 28, 2016
Preparing for Admission to Long-term Care in a Skilled Nursing Facility
By Veronica Cabral, Admissions Coordinator, Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Making the decision to place your loved one in a long-term care facility can be difficult. Many people wish to take…
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…
July 13, 2016
Leonard Florence Center Opens the Dapper McDonald ALS Residence
The Chelsea Record • Thursday, June 30, 2016 • Page 5 Story and photos by Kate Anslinger Leonard Florence Center Opens the Dapper McDonald ALS Residence The Leonard Florence Center…