Categories for Skilled Nursing
November 9, 2015
Medicare Myths vs Facts
By Sharon Sharland, Director of Admissions, Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living With the ever-changing field of short-term rehab and long-term care, it can be hard to understand the…
November 6, 2015
Centenarians Join in Life Celebrations
By Eric Moskowitz, Globe Staff November 06, 2015 CHELSEA — They were born 4,000 miles and a world apart, Joseph Bach to an established Jewish family in the bustling city…
November 3, 2015
LeadingAge Tours Leonard Florence Center for Living
We are incredibly proud to have hosted a tour of the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL) to a group of LeadingAge members visiting Boston for the 2015 National Conference. More…
October 28, 2015
Show Your Appreciation
By Mary Jeanne DiChicco, Director of Clinical Mentorship, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare How often do you remember to tell people how much you like, admire, or appreciate them? For most, it’s…
October 13, 2015
The First 30 Minutes in a Nursing Home are Crucial
By Mike Ferrick, Executive Director, Leonard Florence Center for Living It can be difficult to put yourself in the shoes of a nursing home resident, unless you’ve experienced the situation…
October 5, 2015
It’s All About Intergenerational Programming
By Ellen Gordon, Director of Resident Life, Peabody Campus The Peabody Campus of the Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is very fortunate to have an on-site Early Childhood Center (ECC). These programs…
September 28, 2015
Flu Season: It’s That Time of Year Again
By Ron Anglo, Chief Clinical Officer, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Fall is finally here and before we know it, snow will be on the ground. Unfortunately, as the temperature naturally falls,…
September 21, 2015
The Journey Through our Healthcare System
By Terry Halliday, VP of Business Development, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare As people enter the healthcare system, they embark upon a journey with unexpected twists and turns. It is one that…
September 18, 2015
Recreational Programming for the Young at Heart
By Jim Honohan, Director of Recreational Programming, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare How important are activities in your life? When you start to think about it, you will most likely find that…
September 8, 2015
Age is Only a Number
By Donna Crescenzo, Controller, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, North Shore Campus Most of us have heard the adages “fifty is the new forty” and “sixty is the new fifty” implying that…
August 10, 2015
Save the Skin: Preventing Skin Tears and Pressure Ulcers
by Geri Fantasia, LPN, Nurse Manager at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home As people age, their skin becomes thinner and much more frail. The key to preventing skin tears and…