Stein Assisted Living, at The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living, is happy to announce that Sally Gelpke-Page, RN, Certified Dementia Practitioner, has accepted the position of Director of Nursing (DON). Sally was previously the...
Read moreThe Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living Breaks Ground for Education and Resource Center
The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living broke ground on its Education and Resource Center on Friday, April 20th. The new $3.5 million, 12,000-square-foot, two-story building will be built on the Campus property on DeMott Lane in...
Read more“And You Should Teach it to Your Children”: Passover and Holding a Dialogue with Oneself
By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Campus Chaplain, The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living The Passover Seder’s liturgy contains multiple references to the holiday’s multi-generational focus, reflected in the statement “In every generation, one...
Read moreSocial Workers: Leaders. Advocates. Champions
Celebrated each March, National Social Work Month is an opportunity to turn the spotlight on the important contributions social workers make to our society every single day. Our residents at The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living are...
Read moreFinding Joy in the Incomplete: Purim
By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Chaplain, Wilf Campus for Jewish Life Purim celebrates surviving a decree of genocide unleashed by the evil Haman against the Jews of Persia. Part of the celebration is the reading of Megillat Esther (the scroll of...
Read moreExercise For a Healthier Heart: It’s Never Too Late
February is American Heart Month—a great time to consider whether we’re doing all we can to support cardiovascular wellness. Most people today are aware of the heart health benefits of physical activity. Walk by a gym window or any urban trail...
Read moreAnxiety Disorders: Seeking Help for Yourself or a Loved One
Could My Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder? Certainly, there are things to fret about as we grow older. We may face health challenges. We may have financial concerns. We may fear falling. We may worry about family members or the state of the...
Read moreFoot and Ankle Safety Tips, Doctor Approved
Foot and Ankle Surgeons Offer Winter Weather Safety Tips Brrrr! Much of the country has seen frigid and treacherous weather during the first weeks of 2018. It’s so important for seniors to take precautions to avoid cold-related illness and...
Read moreAlways Going Above & Beyond at Stein Assisted Living
Recently, I had two extraordinary experiences with the wonderful staff at Wilf Campus and Stein Assisted Living. The first experience was challenging. My Mom and Aunt, who both live at Stein, lost their older brother to a sudden illness. He...
Read moreChanukah Lights Up the Season
“May the lights of Chanukah usher in a better world for all humankind.” ~ author unknown If it feels like life is sometimes spinning like a dreidel, Chanukah helps us to slow down – to reconnect with family and loved ones, and to celebrate with...
Read moreBeing Thankful in Trying Times
Thanksgiving is ideally a time to be thankful and break bread with family and friends, but we all know that this idyllic view of Thanksgiving is not always possible in a world that is, by any definition, imperfect. Whether you are dealing with...
Read moreWhen Should You See a Geriatrician
Tapping in to the Expertise of a Geriatrician A primary care doctor is the first point of contact for most health problems, but as adults age a geriatrician may be another expert to add to the mix. A geriatrician – an expert in diagnosing and...
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