Mary Jane Yoder, a registered nurse at The Martin & Edith Stein Hospice in Somerset, an agency of The Oscar & Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living, recommends a variety of helpful tips for seniors as they travel during the summer, as well...
Read moreIt’s been found that retiring later in life may slow the development of dementia, and now there’s reason to believe that the type of work makes a big difference in sustaining brain function, too. German researchers conducting a review of the...
Read moreThe Internet is a powerful tool that may even decrease depressive symptoms in adults over 50. This form of communication particularly helps those who live alone avoid feelings of isolation and loneliness. It’s been the subject of many research...
Read moreDo you or a loved one need help with memory improvement? The Wilf Campus Total Memory Workout program is an eight-module series of one-hour classes on memory improvement and brain health. It emphasizes improvement in everyday performance...
Read morePulitzer Prize-winning American author, Anne Sexton, said, “It doesn’t matter who my father was; it matters who I remember he was.” And, as Father’s Day approaches, the impressions we have of our fathers and the role they’ve held in our lives...
Read moreA new hospice campaign from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) called “Moments of Life”
Read moreA touching story about hospice care and end of life moments. The below was written by Tracy Connor, Senior Writer for NBC News — Battling cancer for four years, Maryland mom Darlene Sugg set a goal — she wanted to see her daughter Megan...
Read moreMother-Daughter Relationships May Evolve, Yet Love Always Remains The satirical author Erma Bombeck once said, “When your mother asks, “Do you want a piece of advice?’ it is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re...
Read moreWe cannot always shed tears when we are sad. Sometimes it is not the right place or time. And sometimes we just don’t want to anymore. The piece below is a good testament to the times when we cannot cry. It comes to fill our hollows of...
Read moreSeven weeks ago, as I was doing my weekly food shopping, I came across and aisle of food set aside for Passover products. Jewish law is very strict regarding what can and cannot be consumed on Passover. As such, Jews spend days and weeks before...
Read moreDavid Breener died today [on] hospice at his New York City home, with his family by his side. Brenner had been battling cancer. The stand-up comedian was 78. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; sons Cole, Wyatt and Slade; and grandson Wesley. Born...
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“Primal Fast for Primal Fear” Joel Bassoff Yom Kippur D’rash Highland Park Minyan September 14, 2013 What is it about Rosh Hashanah that makes everyone come back for Yom Kippur? Or, what is it about Yom Kippur that makes everyone who...
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