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March 24, 2020
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Featured in the Boston Globe
On Friday afternoon, Leonard Florence residents were treated to a concert by “All Good Things,’’ a musical group led by recreational programming director Jimmy Honohan. Residents sitting on balconies or watching from their windows were serenaded with a medley of oldies, from “Mustang Sally’’ to “This Magic Moment’’ on guitar, drums, and saxophone.Such events are comforting not only to the residents but to children and relatives, who can’t attend but know that the residents are being entertained and looked after.
March 24, 2020
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Featured on Boston 25 News and WBZ Boston
Last week the Leonard Florence Center for Living held a therapeutic outdoor concert for it’s residents and staff. The three piece band, led by the very talented Jimmy Honohan, played…
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
Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center Temporarily Closing on March 20th
In light of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, we are temporarily closing the Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center on our Peabody Campus as of March 20, 2020. Please know we will…
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…
March 3, 2020
Kaplan Estates Resident Leon “Leo” Ditchek Turns 100!
It was a joyous occasion at Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates in Peabody when Leon “Leo” Ditchek celebrated his 100th birthday on February 27. Surrounded by family members, staff, residents…
March 2, 2020
The Leonard Florence Center for Living has been Featured on NBC News
The Leonard Florence Center for Living was featured on the NBC news show Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist. Check out the video below to watch the amazing segment with our…
February 26, 2020
Leonard Florence Center for Living Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation, Growth and Milestones
CHELSEA, MA (February 2020) — When the Leonard Florence Center for Living opened its doors in 2010, it was first urban model Green House® skilled nursing facility in the country…
February 26, 2020
Easy Does It: Heart Friendly Low Impact Exercises
Exercise is beneficial at any age, but it’s a particularly important component in aging healthy. It can be difficult to fit exercise into our lives on a daily basis –and…
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…