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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 4, 2024
Look What’s Happening at the Leonard Florence Center for Living
November and December were busy months at the Leonard Florence Center for Living. Some of the highlights included “The Magic of Houdini” show, which delighted attendees of all ages; a…
January 3, 2024
Look What’s Happening at Katzman Family Center for Living
At KCL, we understand why December is often referred to as the “most wonderful time of the year!” We enjoyed many fun and festive celebrations. At our annual Hanukkah party,…
January 3, 2024
Lessons on Living from Patrick O’Brien (LFCL Resident) in The Boston Globe
“As I See It” a weekly photo column by Pulitzer Prize winner Stan Grossfeld. This week Grossfeld vists with ALS Survivor Patrick O’Brien. By Stan Grossfeld (Globe Staff) (Click here…
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
Behind the Scenes at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
The past few months have been chock full of holiday festivities and celebrations, with beautiful decorations, fun activities, delicious food, and a great deal of laughter. One highlight stood out:…
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…
December 12, 2023
Just Desserts at Cohen Florence Levine Estates
It’s a tough job but someone had to do it. In December, the residents of CFLE judged a lively Bake Off Competition! Five employees baked their family’s favorite dessert so…
December 12, 2023
Wedding “I Do’s” at Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center!
There wasn’t a dry eye in the Great Room at Brudnick Center for Living when DonnaLee Clough, a nurse at Shapiro-Rudoph Adult Day Health Center, and Kerry Knisely, Donna’s partner…
November 9, 2023
Touching Wedding Reenactment on Peabody Campus Featured in Boston Globe!
“Happy Day – DonnaLee Clough, a nurse at the Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center in Peabody, kissed Kerry Knisely, her partner of 29 years and a client at the center,…
October 17, 2023
As seen in The Local News: LITE WAITE: ALS REDUCES YOUR MOBILITY, BUT NOT YOUR HUMANITY
By Bob Waite Do you recall taking your first step? Or the joy you felt when you uttered your first word and received praise in return? Of course you don’t….