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 Importance of Mindfulness & the Art of Paying Attention
The 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...
Read moreSocial Security: Careful Calculations
Social Security – To Claim or Not to Claim… That is the Question Social Security provides a financial safety net to individuals as they reach retirement but the pros and cons of when to actually tap into the benefits are complicated...
Read moreGiving Up The Keys: Tips to Help Seniors Decide When It’s Time To Stop Driving
Just about every parent has heard the words, “Mom, Dad, can I have the car keys?!” Cars and driving are a means of independence, and while parents often hand over the keys with trepidation to their teenagers, they know that it is a rite of...
Read moreWelcome Tammy (Tzippy) Russ-Fishbane, LCSW
Stein Hospice is pleased to welcome Tammy (Tzippy) Russ-Fishbane, LCSW, who joined the team at Stein Hospice in October, 2016. In her role as Clinical Liaison and with her background as a clinical social worker, Tammy educates and informs...
Read moreRabbi Kinzbrunner – Our Board Certified Chaplain
In December, Rabbi Kinzbrunner completed his Board Certification in Chaplaincy through, Neshama, the Association of Jewish Chaplains (NAJC). The NAJC defines a Board Certified Jewish Chaplain as “A Jew who has demonstrated professional excellence...
Read moreCollage Art Brings Residents Together
Collage Art Brings Residents Together Vicki Newman is a resident at Wilentz Senior Residence. She is very friendly and has shown a creative and artistic flair. She enjoys doing puzzles and even displays them in her room along the walls. One of...
Read moreWireless Hearing Devices
Living Life at Full Volume Stein Assisted Living has purchased new state-of-the-art hearing devices that are changing the way residents are listening to and enjoying day-to-day activities. The wireless headphone system, made by the company...
Read moreIntroducing Our New Director of Human Resources
Vicente (Vinnie) Torres was named the Director of Human Resources at the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in the fall of 2016. A certified Human Resources Practitioner, his knowledge and skills stem from over 12 years of experience...
Read moreAgeless Grace®
Looking for the post on our new Director of Resources? Read it here » Fun and Imagination Along With Physical Benefits You might be surprised to enter the Recreation Room at Stein Assisted Living and find a group of residents who appear to...
Read moreYou are Not Alone: Benefits of Joining a Bereavement Support Group
When one experiences the death of a loved one, many different emotions and feelings will arise. These various emotions ebb and flow, come and go in waves, leaving the grieving person perplexed and confused. For many, this can lead to questions...
Read moreEight Becomes One – Hanukkah 2016
Many holidays have celebratory symbols that visually represent the essence of the day and why it is celebrated. In the United States, such symbols are in abundance during the winter holidays, especially those of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa...
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