Categories for Resident Life

December 16, 2022
Behind the Scenes at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
Mary Ann Pires, our beloved receptionist, has worked for Chelsea Jewish Lifecare for 60 years! Recently Mary Ann, her family and staff celebrated this momentous milestone. A plaque in her name…

December 14, 2022
Behind the Scenes at Leonard Florence Center for Living
Residents and staff are gearing up for the holidays. As always, we will light the 8-foot steel menorah every night during Hanukkah. By the eighth night the effect is very…

December 14, 2022
Look What’s Happening in Peabody!
Rose Regis, a Kaplan Estates resident, recently celebrated her 108th birthday on November 28! Rose was all smiles as she and her fellow residents helped her celebrate this momentous occasion….

December 9, 2022
2022: Year in Review
What a difference a year makes. Our residents, families, and staff marked the return to normalcy after the unprecedented isolation of the pandemic. That’s worth celebrating on so many levels….

November 21, 2022
CJL in The Boston Globe: Dementia Special Care Units use new tools, strategies for improving quality of life for residents
“We focus not on what has been lost, but on all the abilities that remain.” By: Cindy Cantrell, Globe Correspondent Photos: Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff Read this story on The Boston…

November 11, 2022
Behind the Scenes at Katzman Family Center for Living
It’s been an enjoyable fall season with spectacular weather, perfect for the residents and staff to spend time outdoors. Residents and staff have been playing bingo, enjoying donuts and coffee,…

November 10, 2022
People are Talking!
Feedback from our residents and families is crucial to making our residences the best they can be. Through our surveys, phone calls and day-to-day interaction, we continuously take into consideration…

November 8, 2022
Look What’s Happening on Our Peabody Campus
The beautiful fall weather has made our activities even more enjoyable. One of the season’s highlights: the annual Fall Foliage Ride. It was a perfect New England day. To celebrate…

November 7, 2022
Activities Galore at the Leonard Florence Center for Living
Fall is a beautiful time of year, and this year the weather has been spectacular. Residents are taking advantage of the summer-like temperatures and spending time outdoors on the patio…

November 7, 2022
Behind the Scenes at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
The fall weather has been outstanding and we are taking full advantage of outdoor activities. In fact, It was a spectacular autumn day when we embarked upon our annual Fall…

November 3, 2022
Innovative Memory Care Activities Implemented on Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Campuses
More than 6.2 million Americans are living with some form of memory loss. As November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, it’s a good time to explore how we support our memory…

October 17, 2022
Message from Kae Santos, Regional President at CJL Chelsea
Dear Residents and Families, I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the fall. I love this time of year when the trees change from green to a vibrant…