Stein Assisted Living Executive Director Anna Simmons is the recipient of the 2019 Excellence in Leadership Award by LeadingAge New Jersey. At a program held on December 4th in West Windsor Township, Anna was presented the award given to...
Read moreOld and New Traditions: Keeping Thanksgiving Special in Senior Living
Although every day should be a day of thanks, Thanksgiving gives us a chance to gather with loved ones and appreciate life together as one. For residents of assisted living or other senior living communities and their families, keeping up with...
Read moreIt’s Never Too Late to Become a Bat Mitzvah
Although Bat and Bar Mitzvah ceremonies are traditionally held at ages 12 or 13, this milestone can take place at any age. On Sunday November 10th, 2019, five residents of Stein Assisted Living aged 87 to 98 years old became Bat Mitzvah – three...
Read moreBoard Member Spotlight: Mickey Kaufman, Immediate Past President
For this month’s board member spotlight, we spoke with Immediate Past President of the Wilf Campus Board, Michael “Mickey” Kaufman. Having served as president of the board for two consecutive terms, Mickey has greatly contributed to the growth of...
Read moreA Conversation With World War II Veteran, Sandy Krasky
In honor of Veterans Day, we sat down with World War II veteran and Stein Assisted Living Resident, Sandford “Sandy” Krasky to learn about his experience serving our country. The youngest of four children, Sandy was born on May 21st, 1922 in...
Read moreA Conversation with Korean War Veteran, Joseph “Mel” Rimmer
In honor of Veterans Day we sat down with Korean War veteran and Stein Assisted Living resident, Joseph “Mel” Rimmer, along with his wife Ethel, to learn how being a veteran has shaped his life. Born in the Bronx, New York in 1930, Mel Rimmer was...
Read moreEmployee Highlight: Jackie Kott, Director of Recreation
Each day at Stein Assisted Living, you can find residents taking part in an array of programs. Whether it be a class, a day trip, or even a relaxing spa day — there is always something for them to choose from. This is all thanks to Jackie Kott...
Read moreBoard Member Spotlight: Mindy Altschul, Secretary
For this month’s Board Member spotlight, we spoke with Somerset native, Mindy Altschul, who joined the Wilf Campus Board of Trustees in 2015. Today, she remains connected to the campus in her role as secretary of the board. Interestingly, Mindy’s...
Read moreThe Joy of Sukkot
By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Wilf Campus Chaplain Sunday night, October 13, begins the festival of Sukkot. On Sukkot, we are commanded to experience joy as it says “You shall rejoice in your festival, with your son and daughter, your male and...
Read moreRosh Hashanah – a Reminder to Listen
By Rabbi Bryan Kinzbrunner Wilf Campus Chaplain As we prepare for hearing the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah, I am reminded about a story about how we should always be listening: When Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch was a young man, he lived in the same house...
Read moreBoard Member Spotlight – Ivan Greenstein
For this month’s Board member spotlight, we sat down with Ivan Greenstein, Treasurer of the Wilf Campus for Senior Living Board of Trustees. Ivan Greenstein has been involved with The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living for many years —...
Read moreEmployee Highlight: Sally Gelpke-Page, Director of Dementia Services
Sally Gelpke has been a nurse for over 28 years, spending 15 of those years at Stein Assisted Living. Sally’s passion for providing care to our residents shines in everything she does. This month, we are highlighting Sally for her contributions...
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