The Latest Blog Posts Senior Living Communities Offer Welcome Companionship Posted August 6, 2024 0 As people age, they can experience changes in their level of social interaction, leading to feelings of loneliness...Read more Respite Care: Sometimes Caregivers Need a Break Posted July 31, 2024 0 Senior caregiving can be one of the most fulfilling jobs around, but to stay fresh caregivers require time away from...Read more What Is Respite Care? Posted July 28, 2024 0 Respite care is a term you will often hear used in senior living communities. It describes taking a break from usual...Read more Introducing Scott Reddick, Our New Director of Dining Services Posted July 26, 2024 0 We are thrilled to announce that Scott Reddick has joined our team as the new Director of Dining Services! 🍽️ Scott...Read more Dementia Care: What You Need to Know Posted July 16, 2024 0 Providing dementia care can be mentally, emotionally, and physically tiring. Caregivers who are family members and...Read more What Does Palliative Care Involve? Posted July 9, 2024 0 Palliative is a word that describes medical care that helps alleviate symptoms of illness without addressing a cure...Read more Fourth of July Celebration at Stein Assisted Living Posted July 4, 2024 0 At Stein Assisted Living, we believe in joyful and exciting experiences for our residents, and this Fourth of July...Read more Celebrating Generosity: A Heartfelt Thank You to Seton Hall’s SOTA Posted July 1, 2024 0 Celebrating Generosity: A Heartfelt Thank You to Seton Hall’s Student Occupational Therapy Association We are...Read more Options for Senior Care in New Jersey Posted June 28, 2024 0 If you’re looking for a senior care community for yourself or a loved one, it’s important to thoroughly consider all...Read more Finding the Right Elder Care Community in New Jersey Posted June 18, 2024 0 Whether you’re an older adult looking for an independent living community or someone looking for assisted living...Read more The Five Stages of Palliative Care Posted June 11, 2024 0 Understanding how palliative care can help you or your older loved ones can provide clarity and comfort. You may...Read more Here’s How You Can Really Get to Know an Assisted Living Community Posted June 4, 2024 0 If you or an older loved one is starting to want more assistance with activities of daily living, or if your home...Read more How to Find the Right Home Health Aide in New Jersey Posted May 21, 2024 0 Many seniors and their families are looking for qualified home health aides. In many cases, individual needs can...Read more When Should Someone Be Offered Palliative Care? Posted May 9, 2024 0 Part of getting older is experiencing challenges to our health. The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living is...Read more Time to Start Your Summer Garden! Posted May 1, 2024 0 Have you started your summer garden yet? There’s nothing quite as delicious and nutritious as vine-ripened tomatoes...Read more Mental Health Month: The Facts on Mental Health and Ways to Fight the Stigma Posted May 1, 2024 0 While many factors contribute to mental health issues, it is important to highlight two important facts; many people...Read more As We Approach Passover Posted April 22, 2024 0 By: Rabbi Richard Fagan As people prepare to celebrate Pesach (Passover), it is good to remember two rabbis, about...Read more Common Misconceptions About Hospice Care Posted April 15, 2024 0 Hospice care may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern medicine. Since hospice care is typically l...Read more This is a Staff Post Posted April 4, 2024 0 This is a test post…Read more What Is the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care? Posted April 3, 2024 0 As we age, and perhaps encounter serious challenges to our health, questions arise about palliative care and...Read more Assisted Living Communities: Important Questions to Ask Before Choosing Posted March 19, 2024 0 Wilf Campus for Senior Living is a place that cares for older adults in central New Jersey. We offer several senior...Read more Debunking Myths About Senior Living Posted March 12, 2024 0 There are many myths circulating about senior living communities, often painting a grim picture of life for older...Read more How Much Does Medicare Pay for Home Health Care? Posted March 5, 2024 0 Sometimes, older adults may require home health care. This may be due to a short-term illness or injury or related...Read more What Is Palliative Care? Posted February 20, 2024 0 Palliative care is part of a continuum of care services provided through a variety of disciplines to help people as...Read more The Growing Demand for End-of-Life Care: How You Can Make a Difference Posted February 13, 2024 0 The U.S. population is aging, with the 2020 census reporting that one in six people are age 65 and over. Advanced...Read more Questions to Ask When Considering Memory Care Posted February 6, 2024 0 If you are caring for an older person, have you noticed signs it’s time for memory care? If so, it’s...Read more What Is Assisted Living? Posted January 23, 2024 0 As we age, our abilities change. These changes may require a modification of lifestyle, such as considering an...Read more What Is Hospice Care? Posted January 18, 2024 0 The terms hospice care and palliative care are sometimes used interchangeably, but this is not accurate. For people...Read more Celebrating a Century Posted January 10, 2024 0 Celebrating a Century: Harriet Krasky’s Remarkable 100th Birthday at Stein Assisted Living At Stein Assisted...Read more Celebrating the Festival of Lights Posted December 8, 2023 0 Celebrating the Festival of Lights: Hanukkah Joy at Stein Assisted Living As the winter season approaches, so does...Read more 2024 Alexander Joseph Kaufman Author Lecture Series Posted October 24, 2023 0 The Foundation of Wilf Campus for Senior Living is pleased to announce the2024 Author Series Dates as part of the...Read more Recap: Family Movie Night at ERC Posted August 29, 2023 0 Read more Culinary Creations Program Posted August 7, 2023 0 Read more 4th of July at Stein Assisted Living Posted July 6, 2023 0 Read more A Continued Commitment to Care – CPR & AED Training Posted June 21, 2023 0 National CPR and AED Awareness week runs from June 1 to June 7 of each year. The purpose of this week to bring...Read more Goodbye 9 to 5! Retirement of Karen Natkow Posted April 27, 2023 0 Stein Assisted Living is both incredibly delighted and saddened to announce the retirement of one of our wonderful...Read more Yom HaShoah 2023 Posted April 25, 2023 0 Read more Dr. Brad J. Cohen, MD – Wilf Campus’ Foundation Annual Lecture Posted April 6, 2023 0 “The Impending Crisis in NJ Healthcare: Physician Shortage” DR. BRAD J. COHEN, MD Mayor of East...Read more The Benefits of Home Care Posted March 15, 2023 0 Whether you or your loved one require in-home care or assistance in a long-term or assisted living facility, the...Read more The Last of Many: Inga Markowitz Holocaust Survivor Posted January 26, 2023 0 Read more December Global Holidays: The Most Joyous Time of the Year! Posted December 23, 2022 0 Read more Wilf Campus Announces Partnership with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Posted December 7, 2022 0 Read more Resident Spotlight: A Collection of Poems by Jacob Gross Posted December 4, 2022 0 Jacob (Jack) Gross, a current resident of Stein Assisted Living, was born in New Jersey and has lived here his...Read more Miniature Horse Draws Smiles from Seniors Posted November 10, 2022 0 Read more Saying Farewell to An Employee of Over Twenty Years Posted October 23, 2022 0 Stein Assisted Living is both incredibly delighted and disheartened to announce the departure of one of our...Read more A Continued Commitment to Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Posted October 6, 2022 0 World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign that takes place throughout September. As part of this...Read more Celebrating the Jewish New Year on Campus Posted September 23, 2022 0 Dear Friends, On the eve of September 25th, just as Jewish families across the world will sit down to the...Read more Wilf Campus’ Education and Resource Center Dedicated in Honor of Gail Shapiro-Scott and David Scott Posted September 20, 2022 0 Read more Trip to Somerset Patriots Baseball Game Posted September 20, 2022 0 Read more A Night in Paris Dinner at Stein Assisted Living Posted September 12, 2022 0 Read more Labor Day BBQ at Stein Assisted Living Posted September 9, 2022 0 Read more A Luau Celebration for our Residents Posted August 31, 2022 0 Read more Non-Profit Hospices Found Better Posted August 1, 2022 0 Dying and profits: The evolution of hospice -Peter Whoriskey and Dan Keating [A] Washington Post analysis of...Read more Just Clutter or Something More? Posted August 1, 2022 0 When Albert Einstein said, “Out of clutter, find simplicity,” he may have understated just how difficult that is to...Read more New Transitional Care Program at Stein Assisted Living Posted July 14, 2022 0 Stein Assisted Living at The Wilf Campus for Senior Living is excited to announce the expansion of its Memory Care...Read more Wilf Campus Staff Receive Training as Certified Dementia Practitioners Posted June 21, 2022 0 June 21st is known as the Longest Day, but not only because it is the summer solstice, the day with the most light...Read more Stein Assisted Living Resident Vivian Goldstein, 93, Raises over $1,000 Beading for Ukraine Posted June 9, 2022 0 Stein Assisted Living resident Vivian Goldstein is using her love of beading to support another of her passions –...Read more Professional Downsizing and Organizing Services Available to New Stein Assisted Living Residents Posted June 6, 2022 0 The decision to move a loved one into assisted living is often met with some resistance. Change can be hard for...Read more Yom Hashoah Commemorated at Stein Assisted Living Posted May 2, 2022 0 Read more Wishing You a Happy and Peaceful Holiday Posted April 15, 2022 0 Dear Residents, Clients, Family Members and Friends of the Wilf Campus, This month an occurrence that comes up...Read more Wilf Campus for Senior Living – 2021 Year in Review Posted February 10, 2022 0 Despite the challenges of the COVID 19 pandemic, we are proud that we have been able to continue to provide the...Read more Thankful for You! Posted November 24, 2021 0 Dear Residents, Clients, Family Members and Friends of the Wilf Campus, As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, it...Read more Happy Labor Day & L’Shana Tova Posted September 3, 2021 0 Dear Residents, Patients, Family Members and Friends of the Wilf Campus, Labor Day is a national tribute to the...Read more Dr. Michael Nissenblatt – Wilf Campus’ Foundation First Annual Lecture Posted August 24, 2021 0 Dr. Michael Nissenblatt was the first speaker in the Foundation of the Wilf Campus for Senior Living’s...Read more Woofs and Wags Dog Park Now Open at Wilentz Senior Residence Posted May 25, 2021 0 The Wilentz Senior Residence Woofs and Wags Dog Park recently opened for residents and their furry friends to...Read more Shavuot – Bringing the Torah Down from the Mountain Posted May 17, 2021 0 By: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, BCC Director of Religious and Spiritual Service Shavuot commemorates one of the first...Read more Benefits of Senior Transportation Posted May 4, 2021 0 When a senior loses their ability to drive, it can be more life-altering than expected. There are not only physical...Read more Lag B’Omer – A Day of Self-Care Posted April 29, 2021 0 By: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, BCC Director of Religious and Spiritual Services Starting from the second night of...Read more National Volunteer Week: Stein Hospice Volunteers Share their Stories Posted April 20, 2021 0 National Volunteer Week is a time to highlight the work of volunteers around the world and inspire others with their...Read more How to Talk to Elderly Parents about Driving Posted April 13, 2021 0 As our parents age, the changes that come with it can be difficult. From long-term-care, to will-writing, the list...Read more Addressing the Hazards of Polypharmacy in Older Adults Posted April 8, 2021 0 Medications are important for regulating and improving the health of many seniors. They often play a role in...Read more Stein Assisted Living Launches Virtual Volunteer Program Posted April 2, 2021 0 Just in time for National Volunteer Month, the Department of Resident Engagement at Stein Assisted Living announces...Read more A Time of Renewal and Hope Posted March 26, 2021 0 “How is this night different than all others”? – that is the question that is asked each year during the Passover...Read more Passover 2021 – New Opportunities in the Midst of Uncertainty Posted March 25, 2021 0 By: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, BCC Director of Religious and Spiritual Services Who would have predicted a year ago...Read more Wilf Transport Links Seniors to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Posted March 17, 2021 0 Wilf Transport continues its mission of linking seniors and individuals with special needs to our community. Through...Read more March is Nutrition Month: Here’s Five Tips on How to Improve Your Diet Posted March 15, 2021 0 March is National Nutrition Month. Each year, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics aims to bring awareness to the...Read more Residents and Staff of Wilentz Senior Residence Continue to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Posted March 11, 2021 0 Vaccination for COVID-19 is under way at Wilentz Senior Residence. Participating residents and staff have received...Read more Social Workers are Essential: Observing National Social Work Month 2021 Posted March 8, 2021 0 Each year in March, the nation observes National Social Work Month, highlighting the many positive contributions of...Read more Indoor Visitation Resumes, and more at Stein Assisted Living Posted March 5, 2021 0 Stein Assisted Living is excited to announced that inside visitation is now approved by the NJ Department of Health...Read more Purim 2021 – Appreciate Joy in our Lives Posted February 25, 2021 0 By: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, BCCDirector of Religious and Spiritual Services During this past year, as I reflect...Read more Scammers are Capitalizing on COVID-19: Tips on How to Protect Yourself Posted February 19, 2021 0 Scammers will typically use any situation to help benefit themselves. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Last...Read more Why Wilf Campus Staff and Residents will be Wearing Red on February 5th Posted February 4, 2021 0 The Wilf Campus for Senior Living, and the American Heart Association, invite you to join us in wearing RED on...Read more Stein Hospice Implements Use of Citus Health App, Improving Communication for Patients and Providers Posted January 29, 2021 0 With continued efforts to improve convenience and access to care for patients and families, Stein Hospice is...Read more Michael and Sherryl Kaufman Dedicate Wilf Campus Author Lecture Series Posted January 26, 2021 0 The Foundation of Wilf Campus for Senior Living is pleased to announce the dedication of the Alexander Joseph...Read more Residents and Staff of Stein Assisted Living Receive their First Dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine Posted January 25, 2021 0 Read more Rabbi Ron Isaacs Shares the Power of Music with Residents and Patients of Stein Hospice and Stein Assisted Living Posted January 13, 2021 0 Rabbi Ron Isaacs has been bringing the joy of music to the “bedside” at the Wilf Campus for Senior Living for over...Read more New Year, New Beginnings and the Vaccine Posted January 7, 2021 0 By: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, BCC Wilf Campus Director of Religious and Spiritual Services On Monday, I joined the...Read more Q & A with Stein Assisted Living Infection Preventionist, Nyree Sampson Posted January 4, 2021 0 This year, the role of the Infection Preventionist (IP) has become more important, and some may say more trying...Read more Frontline Workers of Stein Hospice Stay Protected Through COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Posted December 31, 2020 0 When COVID-19 became a pandemic, everyone had so many questions about the virus and how to live our lives. The most...Read more Happy Holidays! Posted December 23, 2020 0 This past year has undoubtedly been a most difficult year. We have all been challenged in ways we’ve never imagined...Read more Helping Hands for the Holidays from Stein Hospice Posted December 22, 2020 0 So many of us are saddened not to be spending the holidays with our extended families this year. COVID has robbed...Read more “Coffee with Dan” – a Conversation with Wilf Campus President, Bob Barry Posted December 21, 2020 0 This week Wilf Campus President, Bob Barry spoke with Dan Fahrer of the Somerset County Business Partnership, for...Read more Stein Hospice Hosts Diaper Drive in Support of Central Jersey Diaper Bank Posted December 14, 2020 0 Why would Stein Hospice collect baby diapers? As a member of the community, serving the community, it’s not only...Read more All it Takes is a Little Bit of Light – Hanukkah 2020 Posted December 9, 2020 0 By: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, BCC Director of Religious and Spiritual Services Recently, looking back on Hanukkah...Read more Prevention, Preparedness, and more Updates from Stein Assisted Living Posted December 4, 2020 0 Stein Assisted Living is moving into the winter and holiday season, while focusing on the physical, spiritual...Read more This Thanksgiving, We’re Thankful for You! Posted November 25, 2020 0 Dear Residents, Clients, Family Members and Friends of the Wilf Campus, As we prepare for what is traditionally a...Read more Wilentz Senior Residence Continues to Provide Safe and Engaging Programs for Residents Posted November 24, 2020 0 Wilentz Senior Residence continues to strategically resume events and programs throughout the building. So far...Read more From Telling Bedtime Stories to Authoring the “Fox and Camel” Children’s Books – Michael A. Kaufman Opens the Wilf Campus Author Lecture Series Posted November 23, 2020 0 The Foundation of the Wilf Campus for Senior Living presents an Author Lecture Series, featuring a variety of...Read more Behind the Scenes at Stein Assisted Living: Nursing Department Posted November 18, 2020 0 The nursing department at Stein Assisted Living on the Wilf Campus for Senior Living provides individualized and...Read more Stein Hospice Honors Local Veterans at the End of Life Posted November 11, 2020 0 Did you know that 4.4% of the nation’s 17.4 million veterans live in New Jersey? That is 308,012 men and women who...Read more Wilf Transport Provides Clean, Friendly Service to Our Community Posted November 4, 2020 0 Wilf Transport is here to link seniors and individuals with special needs to our community. With friendly drivers...Read more Behind the Scenes at Stein Assisted Living: Housekeeping/Environmental Services Posted November 4, 2020 0 Take a look behind the scenes of Stein Assisted Living, a part of the Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, NJ...Read more Stein Hospice Celebrates 15th Anniversary Posted November 4, 2020 0 Stein Hospice at the Wilf Campus for Senior Living celebrates its 15 year anniversary. Hear from our...Read more Observe National Hospice and Palliative Care Month During Virtual Events with Stein Hospice Posted November 2, 2020 0 November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and Stein Hospice is observing the month with a lineup of...Read more Approaching the Idea of Hospice Care with a Loved One Posted October 20, 2020 0 The decision to pursue hospice care is no light choice. Suggesting it to a parent or loved one can be difficult...Read more Wilf At Home Earns CAHC Accreditation Posted September 24, 2020 0 The Wilf Campus for Senior Living is proud to announce that its newest agency, Wilf At Home has been awarded full...Read more High Holiday Services Begin, Communal Dining Resumes, and more at Stein Assisted Living Posted September 22, 2020 0 Stein Assisted Living continues its mission to promote resident engagement while keeping safety at the forefront...Read more Returning to Basics – New Beginnings for Rosh Hashanah 5781 Posted September 17, 2020 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, Director of Religious and Spiritual Services Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins...Read more Why it’s Even More Important to Get a Flu Shot this Year Posted September 16, 2020 0 While the fall season approaches, coronavirus is still at the front of the minds of many Americans and people around...Read more Wilentz Senior Residence Safely Resumes Activity Programs Posted September 9, 2020 0 The Wilf Campus for Senior Living’s independent senior community at Wilentz Senior Residence is happily...Read more Labor Day Thank You to our Front Line Workers Posted September 4, 2020 0 Dear Residents, Patients, Family Members and Friends of the Wilf Campus, Many consider Labor Day a chance to enjoy a...Read more Online Activities that Keep Seniors Engaged Posted September 3, 2020 0 As states and municipalities across the country slowly open up to allowing recreational activity, there are many...Read more Providing Safety and Security During Times of Uncertainty Posted August 31, 2020 0 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, family caregivers may find it even more challenging than ever to care for an...Read more Power Outage Preparedness Strategies for Seniors and Caregivers Posted August 7, 2020 0 Three days after tropical storm Isais swept through the tri-state area, 1.4 million homes are still left without...Read more The Wilf Campus for Senior Living Welcomes New Executive Director of Wilentz Senior Residence, Jennifer Weissman Posted July 28, 2020 0 The Wilf Campus for Senior Living has welcomed Jennifer Weissman as the new Executive Director of the Wilentz Senior...Read more A Message from our President, Robert Barry Posted July 24, 2020 0 Dear Residents, Patients, Family Members and Friends of the Wilf Campus, No one could have predicted four months ago...Read more Stein Assisted Living Implements Use of Sign-in Kiosks to Reduce Risk of COVID-19 Exposure Posted July 22, 2020 0 In an ongoing response to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Stein Assisted Living has implemented the use...Read more A Different Perspective: Aging Parents and Long Term Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic Posted July 9, 2020 0 This guest post is by a Stein Assisted Living family member, hoping to provide perspective about their experience...Read more Stein Hospice Remains Dedicated to Providing a Safe and Comforting Environment to Patients and Families Posted July 3, 2020 0 Stein Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized hospice care to patients experiencing a...Read more Wilf Transport is Taking Precautions to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Posted July 1, 2020 0 Read more Outside Visitation Now Permitted at Stein Assisted Living Posted July 1, 2020 0 Read more Discussing Men’s Health Ahead of Father’s Day Posted June 18, 2020 0 June is Men’s Health Month As Father’s Day approaches, many are focused on buying gifts, planning thoughtful ways to...Read more During These Unprecedented Times, Wilf At Home is Here for You Posted June 1, 2020 0 Caring for an elderly loved one is always challenging, but the coronavirus pandemic has presented caregivers with...Read more Unity on Shavuot – Like One People with One Heart: Posted May 27, 2020 0 By: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Director of Religious and Spiritual Services The holiday of Shavuot commemorates the...Read more Tips for Dementia Caregivers on Preventing the Spread of Coronavirus Posted May 21, 2020 0 Caring for a loved one with dementia can pose many challenges for families and caregivers. Adding the spread of...Read more How to Make the Most of Your Telemedicine Visit Posted May 14, 2020 0 The use of telemedicine has skyrocketed since the recent outbreak of COVID-19 across the world. This has caused many...Read more “Make Your Mark” This Older Americans Month Posted May 7, 2020 0 Each May for the past 55 years, our nation has observed Older Americans Month. Meant to celebrate and recognize the...Read more Fear and Hope – Passover 2020 Posted April 7, 2020 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Director of Religious and Spiritual Services Wilf Campus for Senior Living We are living...Read more Board Member Spotlight: Renee Krul, Stein Hospice Board President Posted April 2, 2020 0 For this month’s Board Member Spotlight, we caught up with Renee Krul, Stein Hospice Board President. Having been...Read more Coping with Anxiety Linked to Coronavirus Posted March 24, 2020 0 Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations. Each individual’s experiences and living conditions can create...Read more Guide to Proper Handwashing Posted March 19, 2020 0 Washing your hands is one of the top ways of reducing the spread of infection. This is a practice that has been...Read more Colorectal Cancer 101 Posted March 12, 2020 0 March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – an opportunity for awareness and education on how to...Read more Purim: Celebrating With Each Other Posted March 9, 2020 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Wilf Campus Chaplain Purim celebrates the Jewish survival in the city of Shushan as...Read more Honoring Generations of Social Workers with the Wilf Campus Posted March 5, 2020 0 Each year in March, the nation observes National Social Work Month, placing a spotlight on social workers and their...Read more How Assisted Living Can Improve Heart Health Posted February 19, 2020 0 Each February, individuals and organizations across the country observe American Heart Month and continue to find...Read more Employee Highlight: Director of Wilf Transport, Brad King Posted February 13, 2020 0 For this month’s employee highlight, we got to know Wilf Transport‘s Director of Transportation Services...Read more Wilf Campus for Senior Living Launches Wilf At Home Posted February 10, 2020 0 The Wilf Campus for Senior Living is thrilled to announce the opening of Wilf At Home, its newest non-profit...Read more Senate Reports Top 10 Scams Targeting Senior Citizens Posted January 31, 2020 0 On Wednesday, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing titled “That’s Not the Government Calling...Read more Wilf Campus Launches Wilf At Home, Introduces New Branding Campaign Posted January 30, 2020 0 The Wilf Campus for Senior Living officially launched Wilf At Home, an in-home care agency, during its Board of...Read more Cold Weather and Senior Health Posted January 24, 2020 0 Winter is here, and its normal to feel cold now and then – even indoors. In most cases, turning up the heat or...Read more From ‘Chopped’ to Stein Assisted Living – Kitchen Production Manager, Rick Davis Posted January 16, 2020 0 This month, we are highlighting a more recently added member of Stein Assisted Living – Kitchen Production Manager...Read more Bridging the Gap—Computer Lessons with the Savvy Seniors of Stein Posted January 9, 2020 0 Since its’ inception the 1980s, the internet has become one of the primary resources for information and...Read more Board Member Spotlight: Paula Masciulli, President of the Foundation Posted January 2, 2020 0 For this month’s board member spotlight, we spoke with our Wilf Campus Foundation board president, Paula Masciulli...Read more Hanukkah – Finding the ‘Spark’ Posted December 19, 2019 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Wilf Campus Chaplain Hanukkah celebrates the rededication of the Second Temple in 167...Read more Employee Highlight: Sharon Criscione, Clinical Director for Stein Hospice Posted December 12, 2019 0 Clinical Director, Sharon Criscione, has been with our organization since Stein Hospice opened its doors in 2005...Read more Stein Assisted Living Executive Director Anna Simmons Receives 2019 LeadingAge NJ Excellence in Leadership Award Posted December 6, 2019 0 Stein Assisted Living Executive Director Anna Simmons is the recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Leadership Award by...Read more Old and New Traditions: Keeping Thanksgiving Special in Senior Living Posted November 27, 2019 0 Although every day should be a day of thanks, Thanksgiving gives us a chance to gather with loved ones and...Read more It’s Never Too Late to Become a Bat Mitzvah Posted November 14, 2019 0 Although Bat and Bar Mitzvah ceremonies are traditionally held at ages 12 or 13, this milestone can take place at...Read more Board Member Spotlight: Mickey Kaufman, Immediate Past President Posted November 13, 2019 0 For this month’s board member spotlight, we spoke with Immediate Past President of the Wilf Campus Board, Michael...Read more A Conversation With World War II Veteran, Sandy Krasky Posted November 8, 2019 0 In honor of Veterans Day, we sat down with World War II veteran and Stein Assisted Living Resident, Sandford “Sandy”...Read more A Conversation with Korean War Veteran, Joseph “Mel” Rimmer Posted November 1, 2019 0 In honor of Veterans Day we sat down with Korean War veteran and Stein Assisted Living resident, Joseph “Mel”...Read more Board Member Spotlight: Mindy Altschul, Secretary Posted October 23, 2019 0 For this month’s Board Member spotlight, we spoke with Somerset native, Mindy Altschul, who joined the Wilf Campus...Read more The Joy of Sukkot Posted October 11, 2019 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Wilf Campus Chaplain Sunday night, October 13, begins the festival of Sukkot. On Sukkot...Read more Rosh Hashanah – a Reminder to Listen Posted September 25, 2019 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Wilf Campus Chaplain As we prepare for hearing the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah, I am reminded...Read more Board Member Spotlight – Ivan Greenstein Posted September 25, 2019 0 For this month’s Board member spotlight, we sat down with Ivan Greenstein, Treasurer of the Wilf Campus for Senior...Read more Employee Highlight: Sally Gelpke-Page, Director of Dementia Services Posted August 29, 2019 0 Sally Gelpke has been a nurse for over 28 years, spending 15 of those years at Stein Assisted Living. Sally’s...Read more Board Member Spotlight – Adrienne Rogove Posted August 29, 2019 0 Adrienne Rogove has been a member of The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living’s Board of Trustees for a...Read more Finding Emotional Connections With the Past Posted July 28, 2019 0 by Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Wilf Campus Chaplain Tisha B’Av, the 9th of Av, is the day on the Jewish calendar...Read more Employee Highlight: Brad Fassett, Director of Dining Services Posted July 24, 2019 0 Brad Fassett, our Director of Dining Services is well known and loved on campus by employees and residents alike...Read more Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Appointed President of the Rabbinic Association in the Heart of NJ Posted July 17, 2019 0 We are happy to announce that Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living Chaplain, Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, has...Read more Board Member Spotlight – John Wolf Posted June 28, 2019 0 We are excited to begin a new Blog series highlighting our Board of Trustees members. This month we introduce you to...Read more Holocaust Survivor Scholarships Available at Stein Assisted Living Posted May 31, 2019 0 More than one third of Holocaust survivors living in the United States today live below the poverty line. Many live...Read more The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living Opens Education and Resource Center Posted May 21, 2019 0 Approximately 80 health care professionals, representatives of the Somerset County Business Partnership...Read more Robert Barry Appointed President of The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living Posted May 10, 2019 0 The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living is happy to announce that Robert Barry has been appointed President...Read more New Executive Director for Wilentz Senior Residence Posted May 2, 2019 0 The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living is thrilled to announce that David Lee has been hired as the...Read more The Passover Haggadah: Reflecting on the Journey Posted April 18, 2019 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Passover is the celebration of the Israelite freedom from slavery 3,500 years ago. The...Read more Let Us Take The Stress Out of Moving! Posted April 17, 2019 0 Start enjoying all the amenities of our warm, inviting Assisted Living community, without the stress of moving!...Read more Ten Important Questions About Advance Health Care Directives Posted April 16, 2019 0 April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Have you created health care directives? If you haven’t, or you...Read more Finding Light in Dark Days Posted December 3, 2018 0 We are in midst of celebrating Hanukkah. The Jewish custom is to start the holiday by lighting one candle the first...Read more November is Hospice and Palliative Care Month Posted November 30, 2018 0 This past April, following a series of hospitalizations for chronic lung disease, and after consulting with her...Read more A New Executive Director for Stein Hospice Posted October 4, 2018 0 The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living welcomes Rev. Yeong J. Bae as the Executive Director of Stein...Read more The Shofar, Change and Teshuva Posted September 6, 2018 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Campus Chaplain, The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living The shofar is described...Read more Everyone Needs a Vacation — Especially Family Caregivers! Posted June 26, 2018 0 Summer is here, and many people are looking forward to hitting the road or taking to the skies for a getaway. What’s...Read more Stein Assisted Living Announces New Nursing Team Posted June 4, 2018 0 Stein Assisted Living, at The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living, is happy to announce that Sally...Read more The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living Breaks Ground for Education and Resource Center Posted April 30, 2018 0 The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living broke ground on its Education and Resource Center on Friday, April...Read more “And You Should Teach it to Your Children”: Passover and Holding a Dialogue with Oneself Posted March 28, 2018 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Campus Chaplain, The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living The Passover Seder’s...Read more Social Workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions Posted March 1, 2018 0 Celebrated each March, National Social Work Month is an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the important...Read more Finding Joy in the Incomplete: Purim Posted February 28, 2018 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Chaplain, Wilf Campus for Jewish Life Purim celebrates surviving a decree of genocide...Read more Exercise For a Healthier Heart: It’s Never Too Late Posted February 15, 2018 0 February is American Heart Month—a great time to consider whether we’re doing all we can to support cardiovascular...Read more Anxiety Disorders: Seeking Help for Yourself or a Loved One Posted February 2, 2018 0 Could My Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder? Certainly, there are things to fret about as we grow older. We may face...Read more Foot and Ankle Safety Tips, Doctor Approved Posted January 31, 2018 0 Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips Brrrr! Much of the country has seen frigid and treacherous...Read more Always Going Above & Beyond at Stein Assisted Living Posted January 2, 2018 0 Recently, I had two extraordinary experiences with the wonderful staff at Wilf Campus and Stein Assisted Living. The...Read more Chanukah Lights Up the Season Posted November 30, 2017 0 “May the lights of Chanukah usher in a better world for all humankind.” ~ author unknown If it feels like life is...Read more Being Thankful in Trying Times Posted November 15, 2017 0 Thanksgiving is ideally a time to be thankful and break bread with family and friends, but we all know that this...Read more When Should You See a Geriatrician Posted November 8, 2017 0 Tapping in to the Expertise of a Geriatrician A primary care doctor is the first point of contact for most health...Read more The Importance of Mindfulness & the Art of Paying Attention Posted November 1, 2017 0 The Art of Paying Attention, Mindfulness “Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the...Read more VideoBite: Music Therapy Brings Joy to Hospice Posted October 25, 2017 0 Read more America’s Hospice Crisis Posted October 9, 2017 0 Hospice in Crisis – Joanne Kenen It might seem odd to talk about “innovations in dying,” but in recent decades...Read more Seniors & Technology: Never Too Old Posted August 30, 2017 0 Smartphones, iPads and the Internet … Oh My! If you think smartphones, ipads, social media and the world of apps are...Read more Blog on Eye Health Posted July 31, 2017 0 Easy on the Eyes As people age it is not uncommon to experience vision changes. Even if you enjoy good vision now or...Read more Social Security: Careful Calculations Posted June 30, 2017 0 Social Security – To Claim or Not to Claim… That is the Question Social Security provides a financial...Read more Dating Is Anybody’s Game – Love After 60 Posted June 15, 2017 0 Dating After 60 If you think dating isn’t for the senior set, think again! Relationships and intimacy are an...Read more Planning for Our Senior Years—It’s Never Too Soon! Posted June 13, 2017 0 Maybe you’re looking to retire in the next few years. Or maybe you’re not sure you want to retire, but you want to...Read more Occupational Therapy at Stein Assisted Living Helps Residents Maintain Independence Posted May 23, 2017 0 Somerset, NJ, May 23, 2017 – With her warm demeanor and bright smile, Julia Jaman, MSOT, OTR/L, arrives each weekday...Read more National Older American’s Month Posted May 10, 2017 0 What Could Be the Secret to a Long Life? This month, in conjunction with National Older American’s Month, Stein...Read more Life Lessons Learned from Residents at Stein Assisted Living Posted May 8, 2017 0 My name is Brittney Vega and I am a senior at Rutgers University. For the past eight months I have been interning in...Read more The Importance of Motherhood & Celebrating Mother’s Day Posted April 27, 2017 0 Motherhood Stands the Test of Time Mother’s Day is just around the corner – Sunday, May 14, 2017 – so it’s a good...Read more Welcome Back Norman Linzer, Ph.D.! Posted March 31, 2017 0 Norman Linzer, Ph.D. Dr. Norman Linzer, now emeritus, was the Samuel J. and Jean Sable Professor of Jewish Family...Read more Giving Up The Keys: Tips to Help Seniors Decide When It’s Time To Stop Driving Posted March 24, 2017 0 Just about every parent has heard the words, “Mom, Dad, can I have the car keys?!” Cars and driving are a means of...Read more Crooked Hospice Posted March 2, 2017 0 Read more Welcome Tammy (Tzippy) Russ-Fishbane, LCSW Posted January 30, 2017 0 Stein Hospice is pleased to welcome Tammy (Tzippy) Russ-Fishbane, LCSW, who joined the team at Stein Hospice in...Read more Rabbi Kinzbrunner – Our Board Certified Chaplain Posted January 27, 2017 0 In December, Rabbi Kinzbrunner completed his Board Certification in Chaplaincy through, Neshama, the Association of...Read more Collage Art Brings Residents Together Posted January 25, 2017 0 Collage Art Brings Residents Together Vicki Newman is a resident at Wilentz Senior Residence. She is very friendly...Read more Wireless Hearing Devices Posted January 17, 2017 0 Living Life at Full Volume Stein Assisted Living has purchased new state-of-the-art hearing devices that are...Read more Introducing Our New Director of Human Resources Posted December 22, 2016 0 Vicente (Vinnie) Torres was named the Director of Human Resources at the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior...Read more Ageless Grace® Posted December 22, 2016 0 Looking for the post on our new Director of Resources? Read it here » Fun and Imagination Along With Physical...Read more You are Not Alone: Benefits of Joining a Bereavement Support Group Posted December 22, 2016 0 When one experiences the death of a loved one, many different emotions and feelings will arise. These various...Read more 5-year-old dies in Santa’s arms Posted December 14, 2016 0 Terminally ill 5-year-old dies in Santa’s arms Eric Schmitt-Matzen [has] portrayed Santa for years. A few weeks...Read more Eight Becomes One – Hanukkah 2016 Posted December 12, 2016 0 Many holidays have celebratory symbols that visually represent the essence of the day and why it is celebrated. In...Read more How To Understand and Counteract Dehumanization In The Medical Community Posted December 5, 2016 0 This workshop discusses key issues related to understanding dehumanization in the medical community and how to...Read more Taking Mom from Assisted Living for Thanksgiving Posted December 5, 2016 0 I have worked with older adults for the majority of my career, I have been a Social Worker since 1981, and I have...Read more Aromatherapy Utilizes Essential Oils from Plants to Promote Body, Mind and Spirit Posted November 28, 2016 0 Healing comes in many forms, and sometimes even natural elements in our environment have been shown to have...Read more 40th Anniversary Celebration Posted November 17, 2016 0 The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living celebrated its 40th Anniversary of Service to Jewish Older Adults...Read more 40th Anniversary Celebration Posted November 17, 2016 0 Celebrating 40 years of Service to Jewish Older Adults The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living celebrated...Read more Music Evokes Memories, Helping Seniors Find Renewed Connection in Their Lives Posted November 14, 2016 0 “Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories. And the longer a song has existed in our lives, the more...Read more Radio Interview: Hospice Chaplain Reflects On Life & Death Posted November 11, 2016 0 Read more New Data on National Hospice Use Posted November 11, 2016 0 Medicare and End-of-Life Care from KaiserFamilyFoundationRead more Judaism and the Mysteries of Life, Death and the World Beyond Posted October 24, 2016 0 Join us Friday, November 18, 2016 @ 1:30pm at Stein Assisted Living Reb Simcha Raphel presents Exploring Jewish...Read more A Practical Guide to Paying A Shiva Call Posted October 19, 2016 0 A one-page primer on how to comfort a mourner When one pays a shiva call, the focus is on comforting the mourners in...Read more Physical Therapy Can help Older Adults Avoid Falls Posted October 11, 2016 0 October is physical therapy month. Physical therapy reaches well beyond just improving someone’s strength...Read more Hosting Elderly Relatives at the Jewish Holidays Posted September 26, 2016 0 Home for the Holidays The holidays are coming and along with them the desire to spend time with family, share apples...Read more Happy Jewish New Year! A Message From Rabbi Kinzbrunner Posted September 22, 2016 0 The High Holidays are a time of introspection. As Jewish people gather together in synagogues around the world, our...Read more Phoebe Wofchuck Receives Distinguished Award for her Dedication to Women’s Philanthropy Posted September 22, 2016 0 Phoebe Wofchuck of Monroe Township, a member of the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living Foundation Board...Read more High Holiday Service Schedule Posted September 9, 2016 0 Please join the Wilf Campus for our holiday services. Contact us or email us at [email protected] with any...Read more Fox Rehabilitation Better Living Exercise Program Posted September 7, 2016 0 By Evanna Tchir, Exercise Physiologist at Fox Rehabilitation Role of an Exercise Physiologist An exercise...Read more De-Cluttering After Decades at Home Posted August 17, 2016 0 After living in one home for a couple of decades, most people end up with a certain amount of clutter. The process...Read more Looking Ahead to 5777 The Jewish New Year Posted August 12, 2016 0 A message from Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner- Wilf Campus Rabbi and Chaplain When we were children, the end of summer...Read more Wilf Campus Mourns the Passing of Joseph Wilf Posted August 11, 2016 0 Wilf Campus is saddened by the loss of Joseph Wilf. Joseph Wilf’s involvement with the Central New Jewish Home...Read more Thanks to our Summer Volunteers Posted August 11, 2016 0 Volunteers are an important part of our extended family. Thank you very much to these young adults for giving Wilf...Read more FYI – For Your Independence Posted August 6, 2016 0 Wilentz Senior Residence – Service Coordination Program FYI is a Wellness Program designed to meet your needs...Read more Support Groups at The Wilf Campus: We Offer Help When Coping with Challenges Posted August 1, 2016 0 If you are struggling with a health issue, life change or caregiver responsibilities, the Oscar and Ella Wilf...Read more Bring Art Into Your Life With Camille Pissarro Posted July 19, 2016 0 Art Comes to Life Imagine looking at a painting and seeing the beauty of a landscape, a city scene or ripples of...Read more Wilentz Wellness Day Posted July 18, 2016 0 Join us in celebrating good health for older adults and their families! Various providers throughout the county and...Read more How to Avoid Senior Scams Posted July 13, 2016 0 According to the National Council on Aging, scams targeting seniors have become so rampant that they are now...Read more Hospice: There’s More to Know Posted July 6, 2016 0 When asked about hospice, many people know that it provides help with family caregiving, and spiritual care to...Read more Men’s Health Month: Talk to Dad About Fall Prevention Posted June 22, 2016 0 Since 1994, we’ve celebrated Men’s Health Month every June. The sponsor of this event, the Men’s Health Network...Read more Don’t Be Scammed Posted June 21, 2016 0 Thursday, July 28 at 9:30am-11:30am Older adults are often a target for scam artists and the number of scams is only...Read more Hadassah Life Member: Myrtle Levy Posted June 14, 2016 0 Myrtle Levy has raised funds for Israel her whole life through Hadassah. When she retired she volunteered in Israel...Read more Death Cafes, Death Festivals Posted June 10, 2016 0 Below we share with you an segment and article from NPR.org from Jake Harper. Death Talk Is Cool At This Festival In...Read more Father’s Day at Wilf Campus Posted June 8, 2016 0 For the fathers on the Wilf Campus, and all those who think of their fathers with love, June 19 will be a day to...Read more Consider Your Options: Assisted Living Vs. Memory Care Posted May 25, 2016 0 After careful consideration and discussion, you’ve decided it’s time for mom or dad to enter a senior-living...Read more Summer Activities For Seniors Posted May 11, 2016 0 Summer is quickly approaching, which means it is time to spend more time outdoors. Spending time in the sun and...Read more Car Fit with AAA – Safe Driving Presentation Posted May 10, 2016 0 Wilf Campus for Senior Living Puts Seniors’ Safety First by Sponsoring Safe Driving Presentation Led by Officials...Read more Celebrating Mothers For Who They Were & Who They Are Posted May 8, 2016 0 On Mother’s Day, all mothers deserve to be celebrated and spoiled. These days, things are more leisurely for the...Read more The Blessings of a Brief Nap Posted April 20, 2016 0 While getting enough sleep at night can be a problem for many people, napping is a way happier subject. Unless...Read more Signs It Is Time For Assisted Living Posted April 20, 2016 0 Making the decision to transition your loved one to assisted living is never easy, but sometimes it is the best...Read more How Long Is A Seder? Posted April 19, 2016 0 While remembering the deliverance from Egypt remains one of the most widely honored obligations in modern Jewish...Read more Health Pros and Cons of Eating Matzah Posted April 19, 2016 0 Of course, Passover isn’t about health any more than Yom Kippur is about dieting. But whereas, if you’re healthy...Read more Out, Chametz, Out! Posted April 19, 2016 0 In some households (naming no names), ridding the home of chametz, foods prohibited during Passover, is an eagerly...Read more Maintaining A Healthy Cholesterol For Seniors Posted April 13, 2016 0 As we age, our cholesterol is something we need to start paying attention to. Cholesterol is a fat-like compound...Read more Ethics Dilemmas in Social Work – 3 Ethics CEU’s for Social Workers Posted April 11, 2016 0 Learn how to identify ethical dilemmas and their resolution. Seminars will encompass: Value underpinnings of...Read more Meet Maggie – RN at Stein Hospice Posted April 1, 2016 0 Margaret ‘Maggie’ Doyle Ball was drawn to nursing at an early age. She was a nurse’s aide in high school – but it...Read more Preparing for Passover – Wilf Campus Style Posted March 25, 2016 0 Immediately following Purim, it is traditional to begin studying the laws of Passover, as a way of reviewing all...Read more When Older Adults Refuse To Accept Help Posted March 23, 2016 0 Sometimes our loves ones refuse to acknowledge their limits and accept help. This can be frustrating, but can you...Read more Meet Lisa – RN & Case Manager at Stein Hospice Posted March 23, 2016 0 Lisa Holoman, RN, is a case manager for Stein Hospice. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Raritan...Read more Passover Schedule 2016 – Stein Assisted Living Posted March 21, 2016 0 Erev Passover – Friday, April 22 11:00 Burning of Chametz 4:30 Jaffa Gate Seder 5:00 Candle Lighting 5:30...Read more Meet Larrina – RN at Stein Hospice Posted March 17, 2016 0 Larrina D. Sygengco, RN, joined the staff of Stein Hospice as a per diem nurse in 2011, and transitioned to full...Read more Preparing Your Elderly Loved One for an Emergency Posted March 15, 2016 0 “Mom is in the hospital and we can’t find her information!” Unfortunately, this is an all-too common situation that...Read more Preparing Your Family For Hospice Posted March 9, 2016 0 A difficult time in a family’s lives is when it is time to start considering hospice care for a loved one. Hospice...Read more Common Assisted Living Myths Posted February 24, 2016 0 When trying to make decisions regarding your parent’s senior living care, there are many options to choose from. As...Read more From China with Love: Grandma Luk’s Story Posted February 8, 2016 0 A video from the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization features Sheung Lung, who moved her family from...Read more Exercise Can Improve Brain Health Posted February 1, 2016 0 There are plenty of benefits for older adults that come from physical activity. Some of these advantages include...Read more Franklin Chamber of Commerce Breakfast and Networking Posted January 27, 2016 0 Thursday February 25, 2016 at Wilf Campus. Tips on Reducing the Stress in your Busy Day – Presenter Toby...Read more The Benefits Of Video Games For Seniors Posted January 27, 2016 0 Video and computer games are not only for younger generations—they actually hold a lot of benefits for mature...Read more Abe Vigoda Passes on Hospice Care Posted January 26, 2016 0 Abe Vigoda, a legendary actor and co-star of The Godfather, has passed away at the age of 94. According to TMZ...Read more From High School to Old School: Elders Who Bully and Strategies to Intervene Posted January 22, 2016 0 This course is designed to enhance the social worker’s understanding of three main types of bullying behavior...Read more Susan Harris, CEO & Rina Richard, CAO – Certified in Senior Care Management Posted January 21, 2016 0 The program was conceived by LeadingAge New Jersey, this inaugural Masters Certificate Program was developed in...Read more The Talk: How to Approach Your Parents When They Need Help Posted January 21, 2016 0 Did you visit your elderly parents or loved ones for the holidays and are now worried about them? Are you having a...Read more Rev Up Your Recall: How to Remember the People You Meet Posted January 18, 2016 0 Hadassah of Raritan Valley Tu B’Shevat Program Are you bad with names? Have you ever forgotten the name of the nice...Read more Winter Safety For Senior Citizens Posted January 13, 2016 0 Piles of frosted snowflakes can be one of the most beautiful and anticipated images that come to mind when pondering...Read more Stein Assisted Living 101 Posted January 12, 2016 0 Join Liz Siegal, MSW and Randi Rosen, BSW, Senior Care Specialists, as they present “Assisted Living 101.” It is...Read more Veterans’ Benefits Posted January 6, 2016 0 Everything you need to know! Join us on Monday February 1st and meet with an official representative from the...Read more Over 100 Handmade Scarves Given to Wilf Campus Employees in Gratitude Posted December 22, 2015 0 When the invitation came to knit or crochet scarves for the caring and compassionate staff members at the Wilf...Read more Wilf Campus Foundation Annual Meeting Posted December 18, 2015 0 From the Desk of Susan Harris, CEO On December 16, 2015, The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus hosted its 40th Annual...Read more Helping Your Parent Transition To Assisted Living Posted December 17, 2015 0 After learning about the benefits of assisted living, you know it is the right decision for your family, but it is...Read more Even now, We Are to Improve: Hanukkah 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 0 By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, Campus Chaplain The story of Hanukkah, a festive winter Jewish holiday, is the story of...Read more “A Chance to Fly” – Flying With Hospice Posted December 7, 2015 0 A moving video about a hospice patient fulfilling a dream. “A Chance to Fly” is a film by the National...Read more Aroma Therapy at Wilf Campus’ Jaffa Gate Posted December 4, 2015 0 With the use of essential oils combined with massage or aroma touch therapy, various emotions can be activated...Read more Singing Rabbi Joins Stein Hospice Posted November 30, 2015 0 (Photo: Mark R. Sullivan) Bridgewater Rabbi Brings Music to Stein Hospice Rabbi Ron Isaacs, who served at Temple...Read more The Jewish Lower East Side Posted November 24, 2015 0 From the comforts of our plush chairs take a trip to the Lower East Side and visit Schimmel’s Knishes, Katz’s Deli...Read more Thanksgiving: A Great Time to Check in on the Needs of Aging Parents Posted November 19, 2015 0 Gathering around the table for Thanksgiving dinner is one of the most cherished memories for most families. The...Read more Easy Crafts For Seniors Posted November 5, 2015 0 Boredom is a frequent complaint amongst older adults—being unable to enjoy the activities they once loved can be...Read more The Jewish Afterlife … And Getting There Gently Posted November 3, 2015 0 Most of us prefer not to contemplate our own mortality. We do, however, like to laugh about it, listen to music...Read more How to Get Organized! Posted October 30, 2015 0 Presented by Wilf At Home At The East Brunswick Jewish Center Thursday November 5th at 12 noon Learn Techniques to...Read more Nutrition Tips For Older Adults Posted October 22, 2015 0 As we age, our dietary needs change, so making the proper adjustments to the food we eat is essential to living a...Read more The Shop Smart, Do Good Event Day Posted October 12, 2015 0 Support The Wilf Campus Foundation Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Westfield Lord & Taylor 609 North Avenue...Read more Bruce Birnberg on Hospice Panel Posted October 8, 2015 0 Bruce Birnberg, Executive Director of Stein Hospice [3rd from left], joined a distinguished panel of...Read more Can Vitamin D Help Prevent Dementia? Posted October 8, 2015 0 Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and protection against cancer and diabetes, but new research is showing...Read more Managing Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress in the Older Population Posted October 2, 2015 0 Date: Friday, November 13, 2015 Time: 8:30-12:30 PM. Brunch will be served. Place: The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus...Read more The Knitting Project 2015 Posted October 2, 2015 0 Calling all Knitters and Crocheters Crocheters and knitters are crafting scarves for the staff members who work...Read more Wilf Campus Breast Cancer Awareness Programs Posted October 2, 2015 0 DID YOU KNOW…One in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries a BRCA gene mutation which greatly increases the risk of developing...Read more Izzy Speaks Posted September 21, 2015 0 A Historic Evening With The One Armed Warrior Featuring Guest Speaker: Izzy Ezagui The One Armed Warrior: An Israeli...Read more Creating a Caring Community Together Posted September 17, 2015 0 The Joint Chaplaincy Committee, Wilf Campus for Senior Living, Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, Jewish...Read more Health and Wellness Day Posted September 16, 2015 0 Wilentz Senior Residence Wellness Day Sunday, October 11, 2015 Join the Fun 12-3pm This Fun and Educational Day...Read more Older Adults Represent Generation Less Likely to Seek Help for Grieving Loss Posted September 8, 2015 0 Lois Staffin, MSW, LCSW, who volunteered her psychotherapy skills at The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior...Read more Positivity & Hospice Posted September 3, 2015 0 Video provided by The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).Read more Tips to Help You Manage Stress Posted August 31, 2015 0 Figuring out ways to de-stress yourself can sometimes be a challenge. Trying to undo the tension can just add more...Read more Holiday Greeting From The CEO Posted August 27, 2015 0 As we usher in the new year 5776, it my pleasure to send greetings to the community on behalf of Wilf Campus and...Read more Tips for Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease Posted August 26, 2015 0 As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be extremely worrying, overwhelming and...Read more High Holiday Schedule Posted August 25, 2015 0 Rosh Hashanah Sukkot Sunday, Sept. 13 Sunday, Sept. 27 5:00 pm – Candle Lighting 5:00 pm – Candle...Read more Having Trouble Sleeping? Use These Tips Posted August 21, 2015 0 Poor sleep is a common complaint in older adults, and as we age, our sleep patterns tend to change. According to the...Read more Tips for Visiting Residents Posted August 14, 2015 0 Visiting a family member frequently can be a great support method for a resident’s emotional well-being and can help...Read more August Memory Program Challenges Adults To Strengthen Their Memory Posted August 6, 2015 0 Sometimes those hot days of summer can leave us feeling a little hazy and forgetful, or maybe our memories could...Read more Major Study Questions Aggressive Cancer Treatment Posted July 28, 2015 0 Benefit of End-Stage Chemotherapy Is Questioned by: Pam Belluck It is an excruciating question for cancer patients...Read more Stein Resident Celebrates 100 Years With Positive Outlook Posted July 27, 2015 0 Written by: Michelle Diano Accentuate the positive. Eliminate the negative. That is the credo of Miriam (Mickey)...Read more When Is The Right Time To Start Making Decisions ? Posted July 24, 2015 0 Becoming a caretaker and making decisions for your aging parent can be difficult. We often question when is the...Read more Benefits of The Strength, Mobility and Balance Class Posted July 21, 2015 0 Meet Evanna Tchir, Wilf Campus’s new Exercise Physiologist with Fox Rehabilitation! Evanna Tchir joined the...Read more The Benefits of A Music and Memory Program Posted July 9, 2015 0 According to recent studies, music has been proven to do more than just entertain. Music has the ability to shift...Read more The Wilentz Senior Gazette – July 2015 Posted July 6, 2015 0 Welcome to the first edition of our newsletter! Wow what a great time was had by all, who went to the Sands Caino on...Read more Stein Hospice on Internet Radio Posted June 26, 2015 0 Bruce Birnberg, Executive Director of Stein Hospice, was interviewed on International Dialogues on WS Radio. The...Read more A Father’s Day Tribute Posted June 19, 2015 0 Fatherhood Means Putting Family First, Setting Strong Ethical Standards, and Being a Loving Role Model By Michelle...Read more “Progressives” Abandon Hospice? Posted June 12, 2015 0 Why ‘Progressives’ Embrace Assisted Suicide – Ira Byock, MD Ira Byock is a palliative care physician...Read more 10 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer’s Posted June 2, 2015 0 June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month! Take the purple pledge and help support those facing Alzheimer’s...Read more Wilf Community Connects Program Offers Free Transportation For Older Adults Posted May 19, 2015 0 Seniors who are unable to drive or are house-bound will be excited to learn that they can be transported, door to...Read more BB King Died on Home Hospice Posted May 18, 2015 0 BB King Spent Weeks on Hospice Care B.B. King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol...Read more The Hospice Revolution Posted May 8, 2015 0 This week Bruce Birnberg, LCSW , Executive Director of Stein Hospice, spoke to 87 AARP members at the North...Read more Caring, Loving and Dedicated Mother Posted May 8, 2015 0 Written by Michelle Diano and photo credit: BDimages As Mother’s Day approaches, 93-year-old Anne Bernstein...Read more Wilentz Residents Speaks About Being A Holocaust Survivor Posted April 23, 2015 0 A story about Catalina Rosner, a Holocaust survivor who lives at Wilentz Residence, was recently published in The...Read more Israel Independence Day Posted April 23, 2015 0 On Thursday, April 23rd, we celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut, also known as Israel’s Independence Day. This holiday observes...Read more Earth Day Activities Posted April 22, 2015 0 This year we celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22nd! Earth Day was founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson on...Read more Wilf Campus Appoints Michael A. Kaufman Board of Trustees President Posted April 16, 2015 0 The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset has selected Michael A. Kaufman to serve a two-year...Read more Holocaust Remembrance Day Posted April 16, 2015 0 In 1979, the President’s Commission on the Holocaust, established by President Jimmy Carter, commemorated Holocaust...Read more Myth #5: Hospice Patients Cannot Withdraw From Treatment Once Enrolled Posted April 14, 2015 0 Hospice care does not have to be permanent stay. Patients have the right to withdraw from treatment at any time for...Read more Matzah Rolls Posted April 8, 2015 0 Ingredients: 2 cups matzo meal 1 1/2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon salt...Read more Passover Broccoli Kugel Posted April 7, 2015 0 This recipe is not only delicious, but it can be made year round substituting real noodles, etc. Ingredients 1 bag...Read more 5 New And Delicious Ways To Use Matzo Posted April 6, 2015 0 Happy Passover! Keeping kosher for Passover can be tough when you’re craving some of your favorite meals. In this...Read more Applesauce Matzoh Kugel Posted April 3, 2015 0 Applesauce Matzoh Kugel is one of the few recipes we have adapted from a regular year-round recipe. We enjoy this...Read more A Modern Twists on Matzo Ball Soup Posted April 2, 2015 0 Tradition is important when it comes to the Jewish religion; our matzo ball soup recipes usually come from our...Read more Passover Message From Rabbi Kinzbrunner Posted April 2, 2015 0 Passover 2015 – “I and not an Angel” Passover is the celebration of the Israelite freedom from slavery 3,500 years...Read more Myth #4: Hospice Depends On Sedation To Manage Patients And Their Pain Posted March 30, 2015 0 Many people believe that hospice care relies strictly on sedation as a major way to ease the pain of patients. This...Read more A Healthy Heart Means A Healthy Brain Posted March 24, 2015 0 Over the years, studies have shown the close relationship between a healthy heart and brain function. The brain...Read more Hospice Myth #3: Medication Posted March 23, 2015 0 One of the biggest concerns patients and their families have when deciding whether or not to use hospice care is...Read more Myth #2: Where Can You Receive Hospice Care? Posted March 17, 2015 0 Hospice patients are eligible to receive hospice care wherever they feel most comfortable. Some Stein Hospice...Read more To Reincarnate or Not To Reincarnate Posted March 12, 2015 0 Chinese Communist Party leaders are afraid that the Dalai Lama will not have an afterlife. Worried enough that this...Read more Myth #1: Patient Stay Time Limit Posted March 6, 2015 0 Many people believe hospice places a time limit on patient stays and hastens death. This belief is false. The...Read more A Wilentz Senior Resident Shares History Posted February 25, 2015 0 In the heart of 87-year-old Catalina Rosner are the startling memories of a young girl who held on to her frail and...Read more Hospice Featured on ABC News Program Posted February 5, 2015 0 This short video features a spokeswoman from the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization.Read more Tips To Help Cope With Vision Loss Posted February 3, 2015 0 Faye Bradus, a resident at Stein Assisted Living in Somerset, remembers how it felt when she started losing her...Read more Stein Hospice Bereavement Group Posted January 26, 2015 0 Stein Hospice is offering a bereavement support group. We welcome anyone who is currently struggling with the loss...Read more 5 Important Tips to Use When Speaking with a Person Who Has Alzheimer’s Posted January 21, 2015 0 Communicating with a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can be both upsetting and difficult to cope...Read more Hospice Ted Talk: VideoBite Posted January 19, 2015 0 A great Ted Talk from an Israeli physician, Dr. Ron Sabar. Hat tip: Lara Zilberstein, MDRead more First Annual Through Your Eyes Art Exhibit Posted January 12, 2015 0 On Sunday, January 11th, Wilf Campus residents enjoyed an art show displaying some amazing pieces by their very own...Read more Why Doctors Die Differently Posted January 5, 2015 0 By Ken Murray Years ago, Charlie, a highly respected orthopedist and a mentor of mine, found a lump in his stomach...Read more Hospice Miracle: VideoBite Posted January 2, 2015 0 A moving video from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization on how hospice worked miracle for one...Read more Non-Profit Hospices Found Better Posted December 31, 2014 0 Dying and profits: The Evolution of Hospice By Peter Whoriskey and Dan Keating [A] Washington Post analysis of...Read more Hospice Reluctance Posted December 19, 2014 0 Are we prolonging life or prolonging death? -Peter Whoriskey, Washington Post [O]n the best-sellers lists is “Being...Read more Traditional Chanukah Latkas Posted December 11, 2014 0 Traditional Chanukah Latkas Recipe Ingredients 5 potatoes 2 onions 3 eggs 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper between 1/4...Read more Support Wilf Campus with Amazon Smile Posted December 10, 2014 0 With the amount of people shopping on Amazon.com at any given moment, wouldn’t it be great if even a small...Read more New Jersey Alzheimer’s Disease Study Commission Hearing Posted December 5, 2014 0 Alzheimer’s affects the lives of millions of Americans each year. The disease becomes overbearing and at times can...Read more What is a Trial or Respite Stay? Posted December 3, 2014 0 Trial stays or a respite stay in an assisted living residence, can help to alleviate some of the stress associated...Read more Resident Spotlight: Myrtle Levy Posted December 3, 2014 0 At 98 years old, Myrtle Levy continues to possess zeal for life while staying active and independent at Stein...Read more Major Medical Journal Sings Hospice Praise Posted November 28, 2014 0 JAMA: Hospice Care Offers Benefits, Is Cost Effective New research published in The Journal of the American Medical...Read more Thanksgiving, A Time for Relection Posted November 26, 2014 0 Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. Thanksgiving is day to focus on the gratefulness of living in a nation whose...Read more Do Brain Games Really Work? Posted November 20, 2014 0 Leading researchers in the field of brain science have come forward recently to announce that there may be limited...Read more Religion & End of Life Posted October 27, 2014 0 The End-of-Life Battle Over Jewish Souls – by Paul Berger Many Orthodox Jews, particularly ultra-Orthodox...Read more “Next Level” Organization Seniors Posted October 24, 2014 0 These tasks are often not readily apparent, but they’re important for keeping your aging parent (or senior client’s)...Read more Fall and Winter Activities to Keep Seniors Active Posted October 13, 2014 0 Even though the warmth of the summer sun has subsided and been replaced by cooler weather, falling leaves and snowy...Read more Seven Tips for Seniors to Stay Mentally Sharp Posted October 8, 2014 0 Why did I come into this room? She looks so familiar, but I can’t remember her name. Did I leave the water running...Read more Resident Spotlight: Elsie Bierbaum Posted October 3, 2014 0 Resilience and a boundless passion for living life to the fullest are some of the qualities possessed by Elsie...Read more Help Seniors Warm Up to Cold Weather Posted September 29, 2014 0 The seasons are changing, and seniors should try to stay warm regardless if they are indoors or out. Most seniors...Read more How to Recognize Depression in Seniors and Help Them Cope Posted September 17, 2014 0 The sudden and startling death of comedian Robin Williams recently opened up a crucial conversation about depression...Read more Creative Arts are Good for Senior ‘Brain Health’ Posted September 10, 2014 0 Seniors have more leisure time to explore hobbies and activities that interest them, and there are many avenues for...Read more Bride Gives Dying Father A Touching Gift Posted September 10, 2014 0 Have tissues ready for this moving video…Read more The Benefits of Assisted Living Posted September 5, 2014 0 There are many benefits of assisted living that you or your loved one could take advantage of. Sometimes you cannot...Read more Meet the Wilf Campus Staff: Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Posted September 5, 2014 0 What is your position at Wilf Campus? Campus Chaplain / Rabbi Describe a typical day in your position. While no day...Read more Holiday Services Schedule (Fall 2014) Posted August 26, 2014 0 Please join us for the following upcoming Holiday Services at Wilf Campus: Rosh Hashanah Wed. Sept. 24 5:00 pm...Read more The Power of Music for Memory Care Posted August 22, 2014 0 Music can be a wonderful and magical experience, and research has showed that music has an almost drug-like effect...Read more Small Steps to Getting Your Loved One In Assisted Living Posted August 14, 2014 0 By Toby Ehrlich, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Very often I receive calls from families saying they know in their...Read more Questions to Ask When Choosing Assisted Living Posted August 14, 2014 0 Assisted living arrangements include an array of services and amenities in a home like atmosphere . Assisted Living...Read more The Conversation Project Posted July 25, 2014 0 Since 2009 an organization called The Conversation Project has been helping people talk about their wishes for...Read more Meet the Wilf Campus Staff: Bruce Birnberg Posted July 23, 2014 0 What is your position at Wilf Campus? Executive Director of Stein Hospice Describe a typical day in your position. A...Read more How To Make Your Aging Parents’ Home Safer Posted July 18, 2014 0 85% of seniors have done nothing to prepare their home for aging, according to recent research conducted by Home...Read more How to Help Your Aging Parent Cope with Loss of Independence Posted July 18, 2014 0 Perhaps you remember when your parent had the energy of a teenager, the agility of a star athlete and the enthusiasm...Read more Meet the Wilf Campus Staff: Toby Ehrlich Posted July 16, 2014 0 What is your position at Wilf Campus? Director of Corporate Marketing Describe a typical day in your position. Wilf...Read more Preserving Memories with Your Family for Generations to Come Posted July 10, 2014 0 Shoeboxes filled with black and white photographs, photo albums stacked in a dusty box in the corner of an attic, a...Read more Physical Exercise May Slow Onset of Alzheimer’s Posted July 9, 2014 0 A New Study Links Physical Exercise to Slowing Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease Exercise may help to keep the brain...Read more Refuting Bad Press on Hospice Care Posted July 3, 2014 0 Hospice Data Tells the Real Story in Rebuttal to Recent Horror Stories -by Barbara Rosenblum Contributing to a...Read more Wilf Campus CEO Addresses Holocaust Survivor Issues at White House Posted June 25, 2014 0 Susan Harris, CEO of The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, was invited by the National...Read more Creating a Stress-Free Summer for Seniors & Their Caregivers Posted June 24, 2014 0 Mary Jane Yoder, a registered nurse at The Martin & Edith Stein Hospice in Somerset, an agency of The Oscar...Read more Your Brain at Work: Challenging Work May Reduce Dementia Risk Posted June 23, 2014 0 It’s been found that retiring later in life may slow the development of dementia, and now there’s reason to believe...Read more Over 50 and Feeling Blue? Getting Online May Reduce Depression Posted June 23, 2014 0 The Internet is a powerful tool that may even decrease depressive symptoms in adults over 50. This form of...Read more ‘Brain Health’ Classes at Wilf Campus Posted June 20, 2014 0 Do you or a loved one need help with memory improvement? The Wilf Campus Total Memory Workout program is an...Read more Remembering Men of Strength This Father’s Day Posted June 13, 2014 0 Pulitzer Prize-winning American author, Anne Sexton, said, “It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I...Read more New Hospice Campaign Posted May 19, 2014 0 A new hospice campaign from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) called “Moments of...Read more Bittersweet Graduation at Hospice Bedside Posted May 12, 2014 0 A touching story about hospice care and end of life moments. The below was written by Tracy Connor, Senior Writer...Read more Mother’s Day Reflections on Mom-Daughter Relationships Posted May 11, 2014 0 Mother-Daughter Relationships May Evolve, Yet Love Always Remains The satirical author Erma Bombeck once said, “When...Read more Where do You Keep your Un-cried Tears Posted May 9, 2014 0 We cannot always shed tears when we are sad. Sometimes it is not the right place or time. And sometimes we just...Read more A Reflection on Preparations for Passover Posted April 13, 2014 0 Seven weeks ago, as I was doing my weekly food shopping, I came across and aisle of food set aside for Passover...Read more Comedian David Brenner Dies on Hospice Posted March 17, 2014 0 David Breener died today [on] hospice at his New York City home, with his family by his side. Brenner had been...Read more Ariel Sharon’s Death Legacy Posted January 27, 2014 0 Sharon’s Legacies — in Life and Death How Should We Die Jewishly and With Dignity? [This article was...Read more Reflections on Death & Yom Kippur Posted October 22, 2013 0 “Primal Fast for Primal Fear” Joel Bassoff Yom Kippur D’rash Highland Park Minyan September 14, 2013 What is...Read more VideoBite: Physician on End-of-Life Posted October 18, 2013 0 Healthcare expenditure is the biggest threat to America’s economy, due to and aging population and a system in which...Read more More Proof Hospice Saves Money Posted September 25, 2013 0 Hospice Saves Medicare Dollars: New Study from Mount Sinai Hospice benefit produces $2,561 in savings to Medicare...Read more Stein Hospice TV Commercial Posted August 15, 2013 0 Stein Hospice’s new TV spot, featuring Clinical Director Sharon Criscione, RN. The commercial will appear on cable...Read more Governor Reflects on the Difficulty of End-of-Life Decisions Posted August 5, 2013 0 Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, reflects emotionally on the difficulty of facing end-of-life decisions with...Read more Nelson Mandela’s End of Life Posted July 12, 2013 0 “Mandela’s Kin Face Gray Area on End of Life” by Rick Lyman for the New York Times, republished here...Read more A Rabbi’s Work with the Dying Posted May 28, 2013 0 With a challah tucked underneath his arm, one rabbi makes house calls to elderly patients suffering from terminal...Read more VideoBite: Meet Stein Hospice’s Nurses Posted April 3, 2013 0 Stein Hospice Nurses discuss hospice, what it means to them and why they feel so passionate about their work. Stein...Read more Tribune Article Features Stein Hospice Director Posted April 3, 2013 0 Excerpts from the article “Branded by Misconception” featuring Bruce Birnberg, Executive Director of Stein Hospice...Read more The Stein Hospice Advantage Posted March 13, 2013 0 The amazing Stein Hospice staffRead more Stein Hospice Hosts End of Life Discussion Posted March 12, 2013 0 Bruce Birnberg, Executive Director of Stein Hospice leading an end of life discussion at a diverse...Read more Hospice Saves Medicare Dollars Posted March 4, 2013 0 New research published in the March issue of Health Affairs found that hospice enrollment saves money for Medicare...Read more The Essence of Hospice Work Posted February 21, 2013 0 The 30 second video above captures the essence of hospice work. It is from a Johnson & Johnson initiative to...Read more Hospice Cards from Hallmark? Posted February 20, 2013 0 Hallmark Greeting Cards for the ‘Final Goodbye’ By Liz Neporent via Good Morning America During the two months that...Read more Mixed Results from New Hospice Study Posted February 7, 2013 0 More people over 65 are dying in hospice care and fewer are dying in hospitals. But this good news is tempered by a...Read more Teaching Children About Death Posted February 7, 2013 0 This moving video begs the question about how to broach the subject of death with children. When the actor who...Read more “The Bitter End”…NPR’s Radio Lab Tackles End of Life Posted February 1, 2013 0 We turn to doctors to save our lives — to heal us, repair us, and keep us healthy. But when it comes to the...Read more Nurse on Hospice Becomes Educator (video) Posted January 21, 2013 0 With less than two months to live, Martha Keochareon teaches students about cancer and dying.Read more Harp Therapy at Stein Hospice Posted December 31, 2012 0 The harp, with its soothing timbre and spiritual associations, has been revered as a healing instrument by many...Read more Rabbis Spurn Assisted Suicide but Support Hospice Posted December 13, 2012 0 Published in the New Jersey Jewish News, featuring Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner, chaplain at the Oscar and Ella Wilf...Read more The Dynamic Duo Posted December 4, 2012 0 The administrative dynamic duo:Gail & Janice keep Stein Hospice on a steady courseRead more George McGovern Used Hospice Posted December 4, 2012 0 Longtime former U.S. Sen. George McGovern, the Democratic presidential candidate who lost to President Richard Nixon...Read more New Initiatives Press Docs To Talk About End-of-Life Posted November 26, 2012 0 Three years ago, at the height of the debate over health care reform, there was an uproar over a voluntary provision...Read more Children Should be at Funerals Posted September 28, 2012 0 A few decades ago, children often didn’t attend funerals. The thinking was that they should be sheltered from the...Read more Phyllis Diller Used Hospice Care Posted August 20, 2012 0 One of the true legends of the comedy world, Phyllis Diller, has died in Los Angeles on hospice. Diller, known for...Read more Doc Hit for Hospice Kickbacks Posted August 10, 2012 0 Eugene Goldman M.D., 54, of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., was charged in an alleged kickback scheme arising from his...Read more The Stein Hospice Difference Posted June 28, 2012 0 Harp Therapy being provided at Stein Hospice[photo used with permission] Read more Will Trashing ‘Fee-for-Service’ Improve Care? Posted June 15, 2012 0 This video suggests that ending the fee-for-service medical model, will improve careRead more CartoonBite: Reincarnation Posted June 4, 2012 0 An old man dies and his curious descendants open the will to see whom he bequeathed his substantial wealth. The text...Read more Troubling Trend in Hospice Care Posted May 30, 2012 0 Three decades after hospice emerged as the standard of care for terminally ill patients, the end-of-life treatments...Read more Music Therapy Works Magic with Dementia Patients (documentary) Posted May 22, 2012 0 Winner of the Sundance Film Festival 2014 Audience Award, Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory has the...Read more Hospice Thru Jewish Eyes (video) Posted April 3, 2012 0 Jewish colleagues joined together to develop a clearer understanding of how and when to talk about services of a...Read more Hospice Aides Receive Awards for 5 Years of Service to Stein Hospice Posted March 27, 2012 0 Stein Hospice Aides Lenny Flores, Moshe Cyviner & Sarah Bangura [left to right, in purple scrubs] received...Read more Passover & Hospice: Essay by Rabbi Stephanie Dickstein Posted March 27, 2012 0 When Your Child Asks: Thinking About Important Discussions [A] Seder plate is filled with symbols that in themselves...Read more Hospice in Uganda: “World of Pain” (video) Posted March 16, 2012 0 For most people in the developed world, painkillers for disease or for recovery from surgery are just a prescription...Read more Stein Hospice Nurse Featured in Newspaper Article Posted February 20, 2012 0 A profile of Stein Hospice Nurse, Cindy Lemezis, in MyCentralNewjersey.com Cindy Lemezis wasn’t sure what she...Read more Actress Torrey DeVitto serves as Hospice Ambassador (video) Posted February 2, 2012 0 NHPCO Hospice Ambassador Torrey DeVitto comments on the new report “Facts and Figures: Hospice Care In America”, and...Read more Massage for Elders Posted January 13, 2012 0 Thriving through touch: Gentle massage helps older people with low mobility improve in mind and body By Alexia...Read more Harp Therapy Featured in Video Posted January 5, 2012 0 Harp Therapists at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, like the one who works with Stein Hospice,Read more Rabbi’s Chanukah Message Posted December 14, 2011 0 In grief circles, the holidays are most often the hardest to face. With loved ones no longer present, how can we...Read more Grieving in the 21st Century Posted December 6, 2011 0 Modern Technology has changed the face of grieving. Below are two posts about the use of technology in the grief...Read more How to console a grieving friend Posted November 22, 2011 0 While internet surfing, I came across an 8 point tip list for consoling a grieving friend. People are always looking...Read more Book Review: Visions, Trips and Crowded Rooms Posted November 22, 2011 0 When a person nears the end of life, many changes occur physically as well as spiritually and mentally. For many...Read more Wilf Campus Nurse Quoted On Jewish Hospice Conference Posted November 17, 2011 0 The National Institute for Jewish Hospice Accreditation [met] on Nov. 10 at the Newark Airport Renaissance Hotel...Read more Joe Frazier, Boxer, Dies on Hospice Posted November 8, 2011 0 From The New York Times: Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion whose furious and intensely personal fights...Read more Stein Hospice Aides Posted October 10, 2011 0 Our ace Hospice Aides gather for a trainingRead more ‘Dignity Therapy’ for the Dying Posted September 23, 2011 0 For several decades, psychiatrists who work with the dying have been trying to come up with new psychotherapies that...Read more Kubler-Ross “out of date” Posted September 13, 2011 0 Upcoming Hospice Foundation educational event skews Kubler-RossRead more Chicken Soup Project Takes Off Posted August 31, 2011 0 Jackie Cheslow of Colonia and John Harris of Linden commitee co-chairs work with volunteers to prepare chicken soup...Read more Stein Hospice Staff 2011 Posted August 10, 2011 0 Some of the stellar staff of Stein Hospice at a recent staff meetingClick on photo for larger viewRead more Documentary: “Consider the Conversation” Posted July 19, 2011 0 A recently released documentary created by a hospice educator and fourth grade teacher. They joined forces for...Read more What Would You Do If You Did Not Fear Death? Posted July 12, 2011 0 Death awareness, recognizing that death comes for everyone, is an area humanity struggles with, especially in this...Read more Hospice in Prison! Posted July 12, 2011 0 The video trailer above is from a film about hospice care for prison inmates To see a full screen view click HERERead more Does Physician & Hospital Profit Drive End-of-Life Care? Posted June 6, 2011 0 Hospitals and doctors make more money by aggressively treating terminal patients than by keeping them free of pain...Read more End Of Life Spiritual Care: A Pathway to Growth and Peace Posted May 27, 2011 0 In the following online post, Rev. Dr. Walter J. Smith presents a general overview as to the power and need for...Read more Hospice Wedding…Really! Posted May 26, 2011 0 When Suzanne Weldon and Donald Morr were married, the moment was bittersweet. As two violinists played “Canon in D”...Read more You Don’t Have to Believe in Heaven to Find Life after Death Posted May 25, 2011 0 When people first think about what will happen after one dies, it is usually in relationship to the afterlife. Is...Read more Documentary Trailer on WWII Veterans Posted May 19, 2011 0 A highly emotive video of a documentary being released in November 2011Read more Another Baseball Player Chooses Hospice Posted May 16, 2011 0 Harmon Killebrew announced Friday that he no longer plans to fight his esophageal cancer and has settled in for the...Read more What’s More Important to You, Quality or Quantity of Life? Posted May 16, 2011 0 Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner — I have been following with interest the story of Desmond Watson, an 87-year-old who...Read more “Harvest” New Film Deals with Aging and Hospice Posted May 4, 2011 0 Harvest (2011): Gathered one summer in a beautiful shoreline town, three generations are drawn together by their...Read more Talking Hospice Posted May 3, 2011 0 Sharon Criscione, Clinical Director of Stein Hospice talks hospice to a group of seniors at Franklin Senior Center...Read more Paying for Hospice Posted May 2, 2011 0 How is hospice care paid for? Patients with a terminal illness do not usually have to pay for hospice care...Read more God Will Not Desert Us: Difficult End Of Life Conversations Posted April 28, 2011 0 Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner — In her second installment of “God Will Not Desert Us: Difficult End Of Life...Read more New Hospice Documentary: “Beets and Beans” (video) Posted April 13, 2011 0 Beets and Beans: Living and Dying with Hospice is a half-hour documentary that attempts to dispel some myths about...Read more Hospice vs. Hospital Posted April 13, 2011 0 At the end of life, people with chronic diseases like cancer get more aggressive medical care in the New York area...Read more Confronting End of Life Issues Posted April 13, 2011 0 There is a new series of blogposts at the Huffington Post Religion page about issues in end of life care written by...Read more National Healthcare Decisions Day (video) Posted April 8, 2011 0 A video produced by the New Jersey Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, featuring the son of a former Stein...Read more Kenneth J. Doka, M.Div., Ph.D.: Helping Children Spiritually Cope with Dying and Death Posted April 7, 2011 0 I recently had an opportunity to teach a Hebrew school class of 12 yr old children about death and Hospice. I was...Read more The price of not talking about death Posted April 7, 2011 0 The most common myth about dying is that if we don’t talk about it, it won’t happen to us. We are all aware that...Read more Jewish Views of the Afterlife (video) Posted April 4, 2011 0 Jewish colleagues joined together to develop a clearer understanding of how and when to talk about services of a...Read more Grief from a Mussar Perspective Posted March 22, 2011 0 In the March e-letter from the Mussar Institute, Alan Morinis writes about grief and despair. I want to share some...Read more Angels: The Hospice Volunteer Posted March 8, 2011 0 The following was written by a Stein Hospice Volunteer. It has been gently edited for brevity — When I tell...Read more CBS Airs Hospice-Friendly Report Posted March 3, 2011 0 60 Minutes piece “The Cost of Dying” shows hospice care as friendly option:Read more Stein Hospice’s Chicken Soup Project Nourishes Souls Posted March 3, 2011 0 Volunteers from the Highland Park Conservative Temple-Congregation Anshe Emeth Sisterhood were recently cooking and...Read more Docs encouraged to talk frankly Posted February 8, 2011 0 Patients don’t want to hear that they’re dying and doctors don’t want to tell them. But new guidance for the...Read more New Age Meets Ancient Tradition: Shiva Connect Posted January 20, 2011 0 A new website called Shiva Connect allows mourners to create a registry with service and burial information...Read more Jewish Afterlife Talk in East Brunswick Posted January 17, 2011 0 Please join us for a discussion: The Jewish Afterlife Most of us prefer not to contemplate our own mortality. We do...Read more Pro-hospice Statute Falls in Partisan Bickering Posted January 5, 2011 0 The Obama administration, reversing course, will revise a Medicare regulation to delete references to end-of-life...Read more Von Trapp daughter dies gracefully with the help of hospice care Posted December 30, 2010 0 Agathe von Trapp [pictured above], the eldest daughter of the von Trapp family made famous in “The Sound of Music,”...Read more Physicans Can Get Paid for Discussing End of Life Issues Posted December 28, 2010 0 When a proposal to encourage end-of-life planning touched off a political storm over “death panels,” [it was]...Read more Vulnerability Out Of Brightness: A Lesson for Hanukkah Posted December 2, 2010 0 This week begins the celebration of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah. Hanukkah is the celebration of two miracles that...Read more Facing Our Darkest Moment by Confronting Our Angel Posted November 19, 2010 0 Upon Jacob’s return from Haran, from his father-in-law Laban’s house, he realizes it is time to confront...Read more New Jersey Strikes Out Serving Cancer Patients Posted November 17, 2010 0 Study: N.J. cancer patients likelier to die in hospital: Cancer patients in New Jersey are more likely than patients...Read more Hospice is Not only for Cancer Posted November 9, 2010 0 By Marilyn Henry At a recent shiva call, I listened as a mourner told the sad story of her sister’s deterioration...Read more Sparky Anderson on Hospice Posted November 8, 2010 0 Former Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson has been placed in hospice care at his Thousand...Read more Hospice for Dementia Patients Posted November 2, 2010 0 By Paula Span for the New York Times It’s difficult for physicians to determine with much precision how long anyone...Read more At Your Service: Stein Hospice Staff (video) Posted October 6, 2010 0 Stein Hospice Nurses discuss hospice, what it means to them and why they feel so passionate about their work.Read more Stein Hospice Welcomes New Rabbi Posted September 2, 2010 0 Stein Hospice and the Wilf Campus community welcome Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner. Rabbi Kinzbrunner served as a hospice...Read more Hospice on the Cutting Edge Posted August 31, 2010 0 Excellent piece by Atul Gawande, MD in the New Yorker, Letting Go: What should medicine do when it can’t save your...Read more Hospice = Longer Life Posted August 23, 2010 0 In a study that sheds new light on the effects of end-of-life care, doctors have found that patients with terminal...Read more Video Series: Hospice Education Posted July 7, 2010 0 A new series of videos from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization called Moments of Life puts...Read more “Overtreated to Death” Posted June 29, 2010 0 After Roasaria Vandenberg lost her battle with cancer in the hospital in 2004, her sister-in-law, Alexandra Drane...Read more Hospice Testimonial Posted June 14, 2010 0 A short personal video made by a hospice patient and his son. This video was made three weeks before the patient...Read more Moving Promotional Video for Hospice Posted June 10, 2010 0 National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization videoRead more Honoring Your Mother and Father at the End of Life Posted February 15, 2010 0 by Alicia von Stamwitz In the E.R., I greet my father with a kiss. He is propped in a sitting position on the...Read more Journal Deals with End-of-Life Phobia Posted January 11, 2010 0 The New England Journal of Medicine that addresses end-of-life phobia in a very good article by Benjamin W. Corn...Read more Welcome to the Stein Hospice Blog Posted December 24, 2009 0 Welcome to the Stein Hospice Blog. This site is intended to present information, support and discussion about...Read more
