Categories for Benefits of Senior Living
January 14, 2020
Respite And Adult Day Health Care: Solutions That Help Caregivers & Loved Ones
Respite care and adult day care are viable options for seniors and their families. Both types of care enable caregivers to take time for themselves, while the elders are able…
January 1, 2020
Signs That Elderly Loved Ones May Need Additional Care
Sometimes the changes that come with aging happen so slowly, they are hard to notice. Other times, they are triggered quickly due to a health issue or emergency. The staff…
September 13, 2019
The Jewish Journal Interviews Resident and Co-Founder of The Leonard Florence Center for Living, Steve Saling
In 2006, Steve Saling was diagnosed with ALS, just a month after his son was born. He soon moved in with his aunt and uncle, but realized the obstacles meant…
September 10, 2019
Kaplan Estates Resident Ruth Farber Celebrates 100th Birthday!
Born on August 30, 1919, in Quincy, Ruth Goldstein Farber was the middle sister in a family of five girls. It was a busy household, indeed! When Ruth met her…
August 27, 2019
Florence & Chafetz Resident Marion Zolla Celebrates her 106th Birthday!
Amidst family, friends, and staff at the Florence & Chafetz Assisted Living on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea, MA, Marion Yolanda Zolla celebrated her 106th birthday. It was a wonderful occasion….
June 1, 2017
Kindness, and Corned Beef
JUNE 1, 2017 — “On a recent afternoon, Barry Berman moved with ease through the lobby of the Leonard Florence Center for Living on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea. He waved to residents,…
May 29, 2017
At 97, Marty Lawson is Still Full of Life
JUNE 1, 2017 — PEABODY — “Many elders feel lost after the death of a spouse. Some retreat to the comfort of their home or apartment. Some move into a…
May 24, 2017
A Fresh Summer Menu
Despite the chilly temperatures in May, the warm and sunny days of summer will soon be upon us. At the Leonard Florence Center for Living, summer not only means outdoor activities…
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,…
March 23, 2017
Celebrating Social Work Month in Senior Care
March is national social work month. What a great opportunity to explain the field of social work and the role of social workers in today’s society! Many people misunderstand exactly…
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,…