Passover 2015 – “I and not an Angel” Passover is the celebration of the Israelite freedom from slavery 3,500 years ago. The holiday pays homage to the idea of achieving human freedom from oppression, a message that is to be remembered and...
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Over the years, studies have shown the close relationship between a healthy heart and brain function. The brain needs a healthy heart and healthy blood vessels to provide the proper blood supply to keep brain cells functioning well. What is good...
Read moreIn the heart of 87-year-old Catalina Rosner are the startling memories of a young girl who held on to her frail and ailing sister in the concentration camps to keep her warm, only to discover the next morning that she was gone. Rosner, who buried...
Read moreStein Hospice is offering a bereavement support group. We welcome anyone who is currently struggling with the loss of a loved one and seeking guidance during this difficult time. This group will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from...
Read moreTraditional Chanukah Latkas Recipe Ingredients 5 potatoes 2 onions 3 eggs 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper between 1/4 – 3/4 cup all-purpose flour oil for frying Preparation 1. Peel potatoes. Place in a bowl of cold water so they won’t turn...
Read moreAlzheimer’s affects the lives of millions of Americans each year. The disease becomes overbearing and at times can be dangerous. On Thursday, December 4th, Toby Ehrlich, Director of Corporate Marketing for The Wilf Campus, attended and...
Read moreTrial stays or a respite stay in an assisted living residence, can help to alleviate some of the stress associated with providing care to a loved one. The caregiver can take some time for his or herself, knowing that the family member will be...
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At 98 years old, Myrtle Levy continues to possess zeal for life while staying active and independent at Stein Assisted Living in Somerset. When Meriana “Myrtle” Levy reflects on her 98 years, there is an undeniable sense of nostalgia and...
Read moreThanksgiving is a time for reflection. Thanksgiving is day to focus on the gratefulness of living in a nation whose guiding principles are of freedom and equal justice under the law. For Jews, Thanksgiving is a day to express our deepest...
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Leading researchers in the field of brain science have come forward recently to announce that there may be limited value of so called “brain games” – and specifically the commercially available digital brain games which have become...
Read moreThese tasks are often not readily apparent, but they’re important for keeping your aging parent (or senior client’s) life organized. An added benefit – organizational skills are good for the brain Your aging parents, or senior clients, probably...
Read moreEven though the warmth of the summer sun has subsided and been replaced by cooler weather, falling leaves and snowy days ahead, there are plenty of ways for senior citizens to maintain their vim and vigor, remain engaged and enthusiastic about...
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