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Monroe Community Hospital unveils new reality rehab system

A new cutting-edge virtual reality rehabilitation system was unveiled at Monroe Community Hospital on Nov. 10th. The system includes a training treadmill that simulates challenges of everyday life, such as walking on uneven pavement or lifting feet over doorsteps.

November 12, 2021

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Jewish Senior Life Offers Confidential Memory Screenings

Jewish Senior Life is now offering free, confidential memory screenings to the public in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America as part of its National Memory Screening Program.

November 12, 2021

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United Hebrew Named Best Short-Stay Rehab Center 4th Year in Row

For the fourth year in a row, United Hebrew of New Rochelle has been recognized with the highest rating possible for its short-stay rehabilitation facility by U.S. News & World Report.

November 11, 2021

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AmeriCorps Seniors at Lutheran Host In-Service for Foster Grandparent Volunteers

On Nov. 3rd, the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent staff at Lutheran held an in-service training for foster grandparent volunteers. Using laptops, volunteers learned how to use Google to research information on positive behavior support, how to build lasting relationships with students, as well as information on reading, language and the arts.

November 10, 2021

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Heritage Celebrates Veterans

In honor of Veterans Day, staff at each of the Heritage Ministries locations nationwide will embark on the second year of their ambitious project to record the military memories of as many resident veterans as possible as a way to honor their legacy of service and preserve the past for future generations.

November 10, 2021

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Selfhelp’s Virtual Senior Center Awarded The CTA Foundation’s Shalam Award for Combating Social Isolation

The Consumer Technology Association Foundation has awarded its inaugural John and Jane Shalam Award to Combat Social Isolation to Selfhelp Community Services' Virtual Senior Center.

November 9, 2021

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The New York State Association for Affordable Housing Names Selfhelp Realty Group Non-Profit of the Year

The New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) has named Selfhelp Realty Group | The Melamid Institute for Affordable Housing the Non-Profit of the Year, as awarded through NYSAFAH’s Annual Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing.

November 9, 2021

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Osborn Resident Unveils Art Collection

Abigail Gerdts, a resident of The Osborn’s Sterling Park Independent Living Community and an art historian by profession, remains active and engaged in her community by exploring a treasure trove of artworks at The Osborn as she records its collection.

November 8, 2021

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Heritage Prepares to Bring the Joy

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life in many ways. But that isn't stopping Heritage Ministries President and CEO Lisa Haglund and her team from kicking off the organization's “Bring the Joy” campaign this holiday season. That includes making sure residents of Heritage senior living communities nationwide get their Thanksgiving Day parade, complete with all the floats, fanfare, and a few extra surprises.

November 3, 2021

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What some say makes the Friendly Home in Brighton so friendly

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many challenges to nursing homes. However, as highlighted in a recent Spectrum News segment, The Friendly Home was able to find something to celebrate: its number one ranking in New York on Newsweek's America's Best Nursing Homes 2022 list.

November 3, 2021
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