Categories for Rehabilitation
July 10, 2024
Full House at Kaplan Estates!
With numerous assisted living communities on the North Shore, it’s interesting to note how perspective residents decide upon Kaplan Estates. “Most people find out about us via word-of-mouth,” explained Antonio…
October 13, 2023
Leonard Florence Center for Living Wins LeadingAge Program Innovation Award!
Leading Age Massachusetts, a trade association dedicated to supporting the work of n0t-for-profit aging service providers, recently held its 2023 Annual Achievement Awards. The Leonard Florence Center for Living won…
August 21, 2023
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare COO Betsy Mullen Presented at Prominent Eldercare Conference
At the first joint Green House Project-Pioneer Network conference in Pittsburgh, COO Betsy Mullen reflected on creating and opening Leonard Florence Center for Living, the first urban model Green House®…
January 11, 2022
Meet Wyler Graft, CJL’s Activity Assistant at the Dementia Special Care Unit at Brudnick Center for Living
Born and raised in Woodland Hills, California, Wyler Graft spent two years traveling around the world, visiting 22 countries in total. She loved experiencing different cultures, meeting new people, and…
August 30, 2019
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii Visits Leonard Florence Center for Living
CHELSEA, MA (August 2019) – Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii recently toured the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. Operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, the Leonard Florence Center…
August 13, 2019
Resident Melissa King and her garden featured on CBS Boston
Melissa King, a resident living with ALS, has been featured on CBS Boston, Channel 4. Melissa currently resides at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, where she is growing quite…
June 1, 2017
Kindness, and Corned Beef
JUNE 1, 2017 — “On a recent afternoon, Barry Berman moved with ease through the lobby of the Leonard Florence Center for Living on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea. He waved to residents,…
May 29, 2017
At 97, Marty Lawson is Still Full of Life
JUNE 1, 2017 — PEABODY — “Many elders feel lost after the death of a spouse. Some retreat to the comfort of their home or apartment. Some move into a…
April 25, 2017
Understanding Medicare Coverage for a Rehab Stay at a Skilled Nursing Facility
Not surprisingly, many rehab patients are confused about Medicare coverage after they leave the hospital and are admitted to a skilled nursing facility. The guidelines for Medicare coverage, set by…
December 16, 2016
The Effects of Aging on Swallowing
As we age, the muscles in our bodies don’t always work as well as when we were younger. We often notice changes in strength and endurance as we get older….
October 28, 2016
Occupational Therapy is Just as Important as Physical Therapy
When most people hear the word “therapy” they automatically think of physical therapy. However, there is another very important, but often misunderstood, type of therapy, namely occupational therapy (OT). The…