Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing & Rehabilitation Center announced the recognition of Kurt Bartholomew as a recipient of the 2026 LeadingAge New York Employee of Distinction Award, which recognizes the extraordinary dedication of direct service and indirect service staff in post-acute care.

Fox Run at Orchard Park’s 18^th annual Summer Concert Series continues to bring the community together for great music, delicious food, and meaningful causes. The Aug. 12^th concert, headlined by local band Nerds Gone Wild, drew a record number of attendees and helped raise more than $1,900 for the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter.

Jewish Home has announced the launch of Living Well Connections, a proactive care coordination program designed to help older adults manage their health care needs and, ultimately, remain independent and in their homes longer.

NYC Health + Hospitals announced the appointment of Caroline H. Araullo, MSN-NE, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, as the new chief nursing officer at Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital & Nursing Facility.

A new WHEC segment spotlights a push by Monroe Community Hospital residents to raise the nursing home resident personal needs allowance, which has remained at $50 per month since 1988.

A new Spectrum News segment spotlights how Jewish Home’s new Lilac Grove independent living community is helping to address the growing shortage of affordable, age-friendly housing as the state’s older adult population continues to rise.

Simone Smith, vice president of human resources at Cabrini of Westchester, discusses the impact on the organization of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision allowing the Trump administration to end temporary protected status for Haitians in a new interview with The Associated Press.

On Tues., July 21, 2026, Episcopal SeniorLife Communities hosted its 29^th Annual Golf Tournament at Ravenwood Golf Club, bringing together 144 golfers, 61 sponsors, 60 community partners, and 28 volunteers.