Hospice care may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern medicine. Since hospice care is typically l associated with death and dying, people may fear or avoid learning about it. At the Wilf Campus for Senior Living, Stein Hospice...
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As we age, and perhaps encounter serious challenges to our health, questions arise about palliative care and hospice. These are two terms that often are confused. Individuals and families who are making medical plans, or who are facing a...
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Palliative care is part of a continuum of care services provided through a variety of disciplines to help people as they journey through life. Because this term is sometimes associated with end-of-life care, there can be fear or distrust...
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The terms hospice care and palliative care are sometimes used interchangeably, but this is not accurate. For people who are experiencing chronic illnesses or other serious conditions, it is important to understand the differences between these...
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National CPR and AED Awareness week runs from June 1 to June 7 of each year. The purpose of this week to bring awareness to these actions and to encourage individuals to master these life-saving techniques. The campaign also emphasizes the...
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World Alzheimer’s Month is an international campaign that takes place throughout September. As part of this call-for-action by Alzheimer’s Disease International, individuals from around the globe join together to raise awareness and challenge the...
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Dying and profits: The evolution of hospice -Peter Whoriskey and Dan Keating [A] Washington Post analysis of hundreds of thousands of U.S. hospice records indicates that, as [for-profit] companies transformed a movement once dominated by...
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June 21st is known as the Longest Day, but not only because it is the summer solstice, the day with the most light. “The Longest Day” is also the Alzheimer’s Association’s global call-to-action to join the fight to end...
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Despite the challenges of the COVID 19 pandemic, we are proud that we have been able to continue to provide the highest level of care and service for our residents and clients at the Wilf Campus for Senior Living – Stein Assisted Living...
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National Volunteer Week is a time to highlight the work of volunteers around the world and inspire others with their stories. The Wilf Campus for Senior Living appreciates the work of our volunteers and volunteer coordinators throughout our...
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“How is this night different than all others”? – that is the question that is asked each year during the Passover Seder. This year, Passover, which begins this Saturday, and Holy Week, with Good Friday next week and Easter Sunday, on April 4th...
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The Wilf Campus for Senior Living, and the American Heart Association, invite you to join us in wearing RED on February 5th for National Wear Red Day. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to Nation Heart...
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