Musical entertainer Anthony LaBarbara was a huge hit on Thursday, September 13, 2018 during Valley Residential Services’ commemoration of National Assisted Living Week. LaBarbara performed for residents, family members, staff, and guests during an ice cream social in the VRS courtyard.

Residents of Shaker Pointe at Carondelet, a senior living community in Latham, will all don matching activewear and perform a Flash Mob to an upbeat medley of popular songs at the New York State Capitol on Mon., Sept. 17^th at 12:30 pm. The message is simple: it is never too late to be active.

St. Johnland Nursing Center's Adult Day Health program participants have enjoyed recent visits from a variety of different speakers.

The New York State Department of Health has announced the nine finalists of the Social Determinants of Health 'Call for Innovations' Initiative, including LeadingAge NY members ArchCare and VillageCare. The solicitation for innovations, a first of its kind in New York State, attracted over 200 applicants from across the country, all of whom have come up with creative and effective ways to address social determinants of health for Medicaid members.

Shua Sauer has been hired as senior vice president and chief operating officer at Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Commack.

News 12 Westchester recently spotlighted Fran and Mario Antonelli, a couple who volunteer in the Memory Unit of the Westchester Campus of The New Jewish Home.

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation's announcement that its social adult day care program, Parker On Madison, was ranked in the Top Three category in the Long Island Business News reader rankings survey was recently featured in The 5 Towns Jewish Times.

From email and webcams that connect with family and friends, and games and puzzles that stimulate minds, to technology-enhanced rehabilitation programs that improve hand-eye coordination, residents at Jewish Senior Life with a wide range of physical and cognitive abilities are now enjoying technologies adapted just for them.