Categories for Kaplan Estates
May 3, 2024
Meet Eleanor Langstaff, LICSW, Director of Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health
Eleanor Langstaff literally sings on the job! A talented musician, Eleanor has entertained Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center (SRADHC) participants and staff by singing at campus concerts, along with a…
April 2, 2024
Message to our Peabody Residents and Families from Megin Hemmerling
Dear Residents and Families, With daylight savings time upon us, we gained an extra hour of sunlight, and with it, longer days and warmer weather. This is a great incentive…
April 1, 2024
Peace of Mind: A Continuum of Care at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Seniors inevitably face a major decision about where to live as they grow older. While staying in one’s home may seem like the best choice, many individuals need support services,…
April 1, 2024
Making Friends and Memories on Our Peabody Campus!
As the seasons change and the days unfold, our residents at the Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates and the Susan and Jeffrey Brudnick Center for Living continue to thrive. Take…
March 25, 2024
Peabody Campus Purim Parade Featured in the Boston Globe!
The recent Purim Parade in Peabody made the front page! The Boston Globe came to the Peabody campus to photograph the Purim parade and the photos ran on the front…
March 20, 2024
NewDirection Care Founder and CEO Natasha Chadwick Visits Leonard Florence Center for Inspiration
The Leonard Florence Center recently welcomed Natasha Chadwick, Founder and CEO of NewDirection Care in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Natasha spent time touring the revolutionary residence, widely known for its revolutionary…
March 11, 2024
A New Spin on Kosher Food
This is not your mother’s kosher food. These days the menus at the assisted living and skilled nursing residences on Chelsea Jewish Lifecare’s Peabody and Chelsea campuses feature updated recipes…
February 15, 2024
Meet Cheryl Darisse, Activities Coordinator at Kaplan Estates
Cheryl Darisse thought she wanted be a nurse until, that is, she started leading activities at Legacy. From that moment on, Cheryl knew she was in the right job. For…
January 9, 2024
Chief Strategy Officer Kae Santos Builds Culture of Continuous Improvement to Benefit Residents, Families, and Staff
For over 23 years, Katherine (Kae) Santos, MBA, chief strategy officer of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (CJL), has established herself as a leading expert in healthcare quality and performance improvement. In…
January 2, 2024
Behind the Scenes in Peabody!
As the weather outside got cooler in November and December, activities were heating up inside Kaplan Estates and the Brudnick Center for Living. For example, when DJ and trivia expert…
January 2, 2024
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and celebrated with those who mean the most to you. Spending time in the company of people you care about…
October 15, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Hope you enjoying the beautiful weather as fall hits its peak. It was the perfect backdrop for celebrating the festive holiday of Sukkot. This year we…