January 13, 2025

Making News at the Leonard Florence Center for Living!

Steve Saling, Barry Berman and other staff and family of Leonard Florence

The Leonard Florence Center for Living has been taking center stage these last few months with numerous awards and world-wide recognition! Mr. Berman and Mrs. Mullen were honored by the Center for Innovation with the prestigious “2024 Changemaker Award” in November. Please read the full story here.

Making international news: Steve Saling and Barry Berman’s presented at the 2024 ALS Alliance Meeting, which was held in December in Montreal. Their session, entitled “Quality of Care Leads to Quality of Life Which Leads to Quantity of Life,” provided an in-depth look at LFCL, how residents are able to enjoy a higher quality of life and why they are living longer. Steve created a beautiful video specifically for the presentation. Needless to say, they were the shining stars at the conference.

On the activities front, we have been busy with a slew of activities, including movies, holiday parties, concerts, pet visits and Paint the Town events. Also, thanks to some of our residents’’ loved ones, we have been able to host e Christian services in our chapel on a monthly basis. Resident Louise J. and her family are hosting services (in English, French and Kreyol) and resident Francis C. and his family host services as well in Spanish & English. Thank you for making this possible.

You can also read in this newsletter about a very well-deserved honor for a remarkable man. Our very own Mr. Berman received the prestigious 2025 Dr. Herbert Shore Award of Honor from the Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS). This is the highest award given by AJAS. It is presented to the outstanding executive professional who best exemplifies the goals and ideals of AJAS as well as service to older adults and severely disabled individuals. Congratulations Mr. B! We are so proud of you!

There’s no doubt that our residents, staff and families are the reason the Leonard Florence Center stands out. You are the reason our residence is so very special!