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October 1, 2017
Here’s What You Need to Know About the Flu Season
The inevitable flu season is here. The beauty of October, with its warm, sunny days and cool, comfortable nights fools us into believing summer could last forever. But fall is…
August 29, 2017
Socialization Key to a Successful Assisted Living Transition
For many, choosing an assisted living for a loved one can be an overwhelming experience. Frequently, it is an adult child or relative who is tasked with helping to choose…
June 29, 2017
Summer Means Barbecue!
There is nothing quite like the aroma of food cooking on the grill and dining alfresco. In fact, barbecues and grilling capture the very essence of summer. Summertime: the living…
June 21, 2017
It’s Take Your Pet to Work Week!
Far from being a distraction, pets in the workplace provide many benefits to employees. Having pets at work can help employees relax, reduce heart rate, and lower blood pressure, which…
June 14, 2017
Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home Completes Renovations
By John Laidler, Globe Correspondent, June 14, 2017 The Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home will celebrate completion of a $16 million renovation of its nearly century-old facility, on Wednesday, June 21. The…
June 1, 2017
Kindness, and Corned Beef
JUNE 1, 2017 — “On a recent afternoon, Barry Berman moved with ease through the lobby of the Leonard Florence Center for Living on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea. He waved to residents,…
May 29, 2017
At 97, Marty Lawson is Still Full of Life
JUNE 1, 2017 — PEABODY — “Many elders feel lost after the death of a spouse. Some retreat to the comfort of their home or apartment. Some move into a…
May 24, 2017
A Fresh Summer Menu
Despite the chilly temperatures in May, the warm and sunny days of summer will soon be upon us. At the Leonard Florence Center for Living, summer not only means outdoor activities…
May 19, 2017
Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Peabody Advocate, Vol. 2, No. 20 May 19, 2017 “Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates, a traditional assisted living and memory support residence operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, officially unveiled its…
May 10, 2017
Why Volunteer in a Nursing Home?
Before volunteering in a nursing home, I often wondered why people would choose such an environment to volunteer. For me and my son Joshua, our volunteering efforts began with his…
May 5, 2017
Maintaining an Assisted Living Residence
Most people have no idea how much work goes into maintaining an Assisted Living Residence (ALR). In the state of Massachusetts, ALRs are treated like apartment complexes. All ALR’s are…
April 26, 2017
The Effects of Aging on Home Safety and Fall Risk
Falls are the number one cause of injuries and injury-related deaths among older Americans. This is because as we age, our senses decrease in strength and sensitivity, causing vision, hearing…