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Jewish Home launching Employee Grocery Store

In an effort to combat the rising cost of living, Jewish Home is opening what it calls an Employee Grocery Store. The store will be open at least twice per month and stocked with staples, fresh produce, frozen goods, and more. Eligible hourly employees will be able to fill two large bags of food essentials at no cost.

August 21, 2024

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United Hebrew President/CEO Rita Mabli Recognized by Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services

Rita Mabli, president and CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, has been recognized by the Westchester Public/Private Partnership for Aging Services for her "outstanding impact on seniors."

August 20, 2024

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Innovative Lighting Design Throughout Wartburg's New Memory Care Center

An innovative lighting design has been incorporated into Wartburg’s new state-of-the-art Memory Care Center, a 50,500-square-foot residence for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Each of the households is designed with tunable LED lighting allowing for both color and intensity to align with the natural brain processes that regulate alertness, sleepiness, appetite, and body temperature, also referred to as circadian rhythms.

August 19, 2024

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Brothers of Mercy to Hold Annual Oktoberfest 5K Race/Walk and Party

The Brothers of Mercy will hold its annual Oktoberfest 5K Race/Walk and Party on Fri., Sept. 6, 2024.

August 19, 2024

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Three New CNAs Graduate from Oswego Health's On-the-Job Training Program at The Manor

The Manor at Seneca Hill recently recognized three employees – Araya Dincher, Noel Contois, and MaryJane Mullaney – for advancing their careers as certified nursing assistants through the facility's paid certification program.

August 8, 2024

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Alzheimer's care, quality of life improve with innovative immersion room

A creative new room at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center may serve as a model for improving the quality of life and care through non-pharmacologic interventions for residents in whom Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia have been diagnosed. The room allows for expanded programming projected on walls and gives staff more opportunities to observe residents in a more relaxed, natural setting.

August 5, 2024

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The Summit Independent Living Employees Honored with Inaugural Neil H. Fisher Awards

Several employees of The Summit at Brighton were recently recognized for their commitment, dedication, and willingness to go above and beyond in their service to residents.

August 2, 2024

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Fox Run Announces Promotion

Fox Run at Orchard Park is pleased to announce the promotion of Torino Gasbarre, licensed practical nurse, to the position of admissions coordinator for its Health Center.

August 2, 2024

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Manhattan Nursing Home Tests Virtual Reality with Mets Owner Backing

The New Jewish Home in Manhattan is rolling out a new virtual reality therapy system to combat social isolation among its residents with the backing of Mets owner Steven Cohen.

August 1, 2024

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LI Women Competing In Paris Olympic Games: 'Immense Pride And Joy'

Two Long Island women are competing in the Olympic Games for the first time: Halle Hazzard is representing Grenada in the 100-meter dash, while Brianna Jones is representing Puerto Rico in women's basketball. Pauline Hazzard and Christina Jones, both long-time employees of Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and the mothers of Halle and Brianna, are watching their daughters live their dreams.

August 1, 2024
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