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Now THIS is a nurturing nursing home -- see how a special mother-son connection is helping bolster its workforce

A new McKnight's article profiles Julianne and Tyler Yerkes, a mother-son duo making a difference through their respective work as assistant director of nursing, infection, and wound care and a certified nursing assistant at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

July 1, 2024

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Jewish Home Introduces New Technology Consulting Service, TekHub Solutions

Jewish Home recently added a new line of business to their array of services. TekHub Solutions is a technology consulting business that aims to provide innovative and reliable solutions for communities and organizations serving older adults.

June 27, 2024

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Wartburg Lights the Night with 12th Annual Jazz in June Red Carpet Gala Featuring JB Smoove and a Star-Studded Guest List!

Wartburg marked its 12th annual Jazz in June fundraiser on June 12, 2024 with an air of elegance and sophistication.

June 25, 2024

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Jewish Home Launches Elder Abuse Prevention Initiative in Partnership with Lifespan

Jewish Home is pleased to announce that it has received funding from The Sephardic Foundation on Aging to establish and support a new initiative aimed at addressing elder abuse in the greater Rochester community.

June 24, 2024

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Jewish Home's Project Kesher Program Honored with Elmer Louis Award

Jewish Home was recently honored with an Elmer Louis Award by the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester at their combined annual meeting held at the Louis S. Wolk JCC of Rochester. The Elmer Louis Award recognizes outstanding programming in the Rochester Jewish community, and Jewish Home’s Project Kesher program was one of two recipients.

June 20, 2024

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Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Residents and Staff Recognized in Statewide Art Competition

Livingston County Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CNR) residents Grace Church and Kay Elizabeth Fusco, along with CNR staff member Sarah West, have taken top honors in the 2024 LeadingAge New York annual art competition.

June 20, 2024

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Fox Run at Orchard Park Implements New Culinary Training Program

Fox Run at Orchard Park is pleased to announce a new training program, Rouxbe, that is being implemented for all of the community's culinary staff.

June 20, 2024

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Bright Spot: Cars and dads

The Summit at Brighton hosted its fifth annual classic car show on June 16th in celebration of Father's Day.

June 18, 2024

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In nursing homes, staff are key. But is Biden's boost for the workforce realistic?

Vida Antwi, registered nurse at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, and Stuart Almer, president and CEO of Gurwin Healthcare System, discuss ongoing challenges with staffing and compliance with the federal minimum staffing mandate in a new interview with NPR.

June 12, 2024

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Jefferson's Ferry Cuts the Ribbon on The Grove, a State-of-the-Art Memory Support Neighborhood

Jefferson's Ferry residents, staff, and family members recently gathered to celebrate the “soft” opening of the community's new Memory Support Neighborhood, The Grove.

June 10, 2024
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