Enhancing Neurological Rehab in Westchester
The rehabilitation team at The New Jewish Home’s Sarah Neuman Westchester campus shines at helping clients get well and go home. Among the tools they use to achieve excellent results is a new gait trainer, the Rifton E-Pacer, which helps make rehabilitation safer and more effective for staff and patients.
Read MoreOffering a Unique Solution to a Growing Nursing Home Workforce Challenge
Since 2006, The New Jewish Home has trained underserved youth to create a workforce pipeline in long-term care. Learn more about our successful Geriatrics Career Development (GCD) program in this Skilled Nursing News article.
The New Jewish Home’s SkillSpring program (formerly known as Geriatrics Career Development program) has helped teens and young adults in New York City pursue careers in health care since 2006. Program participants are immersed in long-term care settings and provide more than 8,000 hours of companionship and clinical care to older adults each year.
Alumni from our GCD programs have access to resources from our Workforce program to help them meet academic and career goals. Learn more about our high school program for teens and our young adult program.
Finding Her Career Passion after Taking a Chance on a New Internship
Darlene wasn’t sure what to expect, but she decided to take a chance on a new internship program at The New Jewish Home, which ended up opening the door to a fulfilling nursing career.
Fifteen years ago, a high school student named Darlene Corporan accepted an invitation to participate in what was then a new internship program at The New Jewish Home. That decision that led to a career she loves, in a workplace that truly feels like home.
Read MoreFrom Shy High School Student to Confident Medical Student
Grace was raised by a single, immigrant mother who encouraged her to work hard and aim high. Now, thanks to GCD, she’s off to medical school this fall.
Read MoreAbsence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
No doubt most people are familiar with the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder.” It’s a notion that’s been with us for a very, very long time. Longer, I suspect, even than recorded memory.
Read MoreA Passion for Person-Directed Care: Meet Miriam Levi, Assistant Administrator, Westchester
Since she was in high school, Miriam Levi has been drawn to working with older adults. She brings years of training and experience in improving nursing home culture as a Green House guide to her current position.
Read MoreRemembering Jacques d’Amboise, 1934-2021
The New Jewish Home mourns the passing of dance legend and arts educator Jacques d’Amboise. We were grateful to have honored Mr. d’Amboise at our 2016 Eight over Eighty Gala. Please watch this wonderful short video from the 2016 gala.
Remembering Vartan Gregorian, 1934–2021
The New Jewish Home mourns the passing of visionary academic, historian and educator Vartan Gregorian. We were grateful to have honored Mr. Gregorian at our 2018 Eight over Eighty Gala. Please watch this wonderful short video from the 2018 gala.