In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Jewish Senior Life is recognizing Project SEARCH®, a collaboration with Heritage Christian Services, now entering its fourth year. NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the various contributions of people with disabilities to America’s workplaces and economy. Project SEARCH® is a nationally recognized pre-employment program that provides individuals with the skills and experience needed to gain and maintain meaningful employment at Jewish Senior Life or elsewhere in the community.

In partnership with Sarah Lawrence College, Wartburg is welcoming its first Public Humanities Fellow, Dr. Emily Bloom. The three-year fellowship is funded by a recently awarded grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Dr. Bloom will lead several key pieces of work to help residents link their past with the future – to become more connected to their family members, staff and the wider world.

Melissa Anderson has been named corporate director of communications for Heritage Ministries.

Residents on the Memory Care unit at Bethel Nursing and Rehabilitation Center were recently treated to an animated reading of Turtle and Bird: Spring, a new book by educator, author and fellow Bethel resident Cristina Ortolani.

The Hebrew Home at Riverdale continues to lead the way safely as its 100,000^th COVID-19 test was recently administered to Certified Nursing Assistant Margaret Burton.

Ashlen Wright, a vocal studies student at Nazareth College, recently shared her musical gifts with participants of the Jewish Senior Life Respite Program.

Matt Hetterich, administrator of Gurwin Healthcare System’s Certified Home Health Agency, discusses how the State's looming vaccine mandate for home health aides has impacted the agency's operations in a new interview with WNBC.

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation hosted its 2021 Drive-In Gala on Thurs., Sept. 30^th. A one-of-a-kind outdoor experience on Parker’s expansive campus, the gala featured live music from LA Blacksmith Band, food, beverage and fun. WCBS 880’s Marla Diamond served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.