Categories for Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for Living
April 1, 2021
Social Work Month at Brudnick Center for Living
March is designated as Social Work Month and the 2021 observance is more meaningful than ever. This year, the theme for the month-long celebration is: Social Workers Are Essential. And…
March 12, 2021
March’s Message from Adam Berman, President of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, The beginning of spring is always a time for optimism and this year, more than ever, I have every reason to feel hopeful. As of the…
March 11, 2021
What’s Happening at BCL
The Jewish holiday of Purim, which celebrates the bravery of Queen Esther of Persia, was a festive time for all. The staff dressed in costumes for the traditional Purim Costume…
March 4, 2021
Get to Know Ellen Gordon, Director of Resident Life at Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for Living
In addition to working on the Peabody campus of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare for over 15 years, Ellen Gordon has closer ties to the organization than most. Staff members have lovingly…
March 3, 2021
Brudnick Center for Living Family Feedback
One of top priorities throughout the pandemic has been to keep our residents engaged – and happy. Although the state guidelines required us to keep our residents apart, our team…
February 11, 2021
February’s Message from Adam Berman, President of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, I am thrilled to let you know that over 90% of our residents and about 2/3 of our regular staff members have received the COVID-19 vaccination…
February 11, 2021
Temporary Nurse Aid (TNA) Classes at Brudnick Center for Living
A new program has been implemented at BCL that will enable staff members to work towards becoming a CNA. The Temporary Nurse Training (TNA) program consists of online class work,…
February 9, 2021
What’s Happening at BCL in February
We are excited to report that over 99% of our long term care residents have been vaccinated as well as over 60% of our staff. This is a huge accomplishment…
January 15, 2021
Meet Tammy Starion, Brudnick Center for Living’s Director of Nursing
Tammy Starion RN, BSN, MSN, has seen the healthcare system from all sides. She worked as a CAN for five years while obtaining her BSN. Tammy started her career in…
January 12, 2021
January’s Message from Adam Berman, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare President
Dear Residents and Staff, I felt a range of emotions as the COVID-19 vaccines got underway. Certainly, this was the first time I have witnessed people excited to get a…
January 12, 2021
Retired Fire Captain William Ridgely Honored
William Ridgley, a beloved resident at the Brudnick Center, was honored in Lexington on January 14 in conjunction with Black History Month. The virtual program, sponsored by the Association of Black Citizens of…
January 11, 2021
January Happenings at Brudnick Center for Living
While it may be chilly outside, there will be a lot of warmth, laughter and fun inside BCL during the month of January. Weekly Zoom concerts with beloved Jimmy Honohan…