Categories for Fitness
July 2, 2024
Innovative “Cycling Without Age” Program Comes to Brudnick Center for Living!
Cycling Without Age, a national fitness program, provides bike rides for seniors. More than just riding bikes, the program’s goal is to create lasting connections, fostering a sense of belonging,…
July 11, 2023
Making the Most of Summer at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz!
It was a perfect summer day when residents and staff visited Warren’s Lobster House in Kittery Maine. While many indulged in the trademark fresh seafood and lobster dishes, some opted…
March 15, 2023
Behind the Scenes at Kaplan Estates and Brudnick Center for Living
Residents on the entire Peabody Campus were treated to interactive performances by Sheila Vitale, a virtuoso violinist who has been with the Boston Ballet for over 55 years. Sheila’s repertoire…
August 8, 2022
Join us for the 14th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on Sunday, September 18 in Chelsea!
For the first time since 2019, the much-anticipated ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and MS (multiple sclerosis) Walk for Living will be held in-person on Sunday, September 18 on Admiral’s Hill…
April 4, 2022
Running the Marathon Every Day at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and JGS Lifecare
As athletes from all over the world toe the line on April 18th for the 106th Boston Marathon, we are reminded that our residents and patients are also marathoners in…
June 14, 2021
What’s Happening at Brudnick Center for Living!
June is shaping up to be a busy month at BCL. We are very excited to resume our outdoor concerts with Jimmy Honohan. They a mainstay of the summer months…
December 11, 2020
Keeping Our Long-Term Residents Fit
The Therapy and Activity Department at BCL is getting quite creative. The staff has put together a weekly exercise program for the long-term residents. Residents, who are masked, can join an…
September 13, 2019
Jewish Journal features ALS& MS Walk for Living
Can you believe it? We’re holding our 11th annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on Sunday, October 6. We’re honored to have this Walk featured in the Jewish Journal….
March 27, 2017
Tips to Maintaining Your Exercise Journey
What better opportunity to start an exercise program than with the arrival of spring? Seasonal weight gain varies from person to person, but studies show that on the average, people…
February 13, 2017
Small Falls Can Make a Big Impact
Falls are the number one cause of accidents in people over the age of 65. The effects of falls can be quite serious, often resulting in bodily injury or even…
November 16, 2016
Stress Management for Healthy Living
Stress is defined as a state of mental or emotional strain resulting from very demanding circumstances. Whether it’s at home or at work, we deal with stress every day. But…
May 6, 2016
‘Lefty’ Needleman, 100, throws out first ball at Peabody Little League opening day
By Alan Burke, Staff Writer for the Salem News – May 1, 2016 PEABODY — When Bill Needleman was a kid everyone played baseball. “I was a lefty,” he recalled….