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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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“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 moreThanksgiving 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...
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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...
Read moreThe Art of Paying Attention, Mindfulness “Living in the moment means letting go of the past and not waiting for the future. It means living your life consciously, aware that each moment you breathe is a gift.” Oprah Winfrey Open up any magazine...
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Hospice in Crisis – Joanne Kenen It might seem odd to talk about “innovations in dying,” but in recent decades the hospice movement has become an important new pathway for the most difficult phase of life. As American health care has become...
Read moreSmartphones, iPads and the Internet … Oh My! If you think smartphones, ipads, social media and the world of apps are for today’s youth only, think again! The technology boom has mostly occurred over the course of older adults’ lifetimes, and many...
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