Categories for Health
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 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…
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…
April 30, 2020
Parade wishes popular senior ‘Happy Birthday’ at Kaplan Estates
PEABODY — About 20 cars filled with family, plus police cars and fire trucks, wished Eleanor “Helen” Dittmer a happy 93rd birthday this past Sunday at The Harriett and Ralph…
April 27, 2020
Katzman Resident Recovers from COVID-19
At 93 years old Annette Carruccio is beating the coronavirus. WBZ spoke to her on a Zoom call from the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea. “I’m feeling great,”…
March 19, 2020
Elder Care in The Face of Covid-19 by Michelle Woodbrey of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors
It was two years ago this summer that my mom and dad moved into an independent living community. My dad had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s ten years earlier, and while he…
March 18, 2020
Family Letter
To Our Dear Residents and Families, Especially during this difficult time, the health and safety of our residents remain our top priority. We want to assure you that Chelsea Jewish…
March 13, 2020
CJL No Visitor Protocol
To our Residents, Families, and Community: In an effort to further protect our residents, who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID‐19, our facility will be implementing a strict…
March 9, 2020
Statement about Coronavirus
To our Residents and Family Members: In light of recent developments regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) in the United States, we would like to take this opportunity…
February 21, 2020
National Wear Red Day at Cohen Florence Levine Estates
Residents and staff at Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living in Chelsea joined together to celebrate *National Wear Red Day * by donning their red garments. February, which is American…
February 20, 2020
What Could Be More Important than Learning How to Save a Life?
Each year, an estimated 600,000 Americans suffer a cardiac arrest, during which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. With February designated as National Heart Month, it’s appropriate to address…
February 5, 2020
Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease. Keep in mind that prevention is the best medicine. While heart disease remains the…