Recovering from multiple heart surgeries, Anthony Vassallo came to The New Jewish Home, where he found dedicated health care professionals who helped him regain his strength. “When I left, it felt like I was leaving family behind.”

We are excited to share our President and CEO Dr. Jeffrey Farber’s co-byline with New York State Senator Cordell Cleare published this morning in City & State NY highlighting the success of our SkillSpring program! The op-ed encourages the State Legislature to include more funding in the budget for CNA training initiatives that address our industry’s staffing needs and provide career pathways for underserved New Yorkers to enter the healthcare field. Thank you for your continued support. Click here to learn more about SkillSpring.

The New Jewish Home’s Research Institute on Aging’s Dr. Wingyun Mak is dedicated to conducting studies that have immediate, real-world applications that help improve well-being for older adults at our facilities, and at others throughout the nation.

The new system enhances experiences for staff and patients alike. Thanks to dedicated staff and careful planning, the transition went smoothly and the new platform is up and running.

Cardiac rehabilitation is an important step in recovering from a serious heart condition or surgery. Knowing what to expect before starting a cardiac rehab program can help patients and their loved ones feel more confident about the course of treatment. We’ll explain what cardiac rehabilitation is, how to prepare, and common goals for recovery.

We were delighted to host the Speaker of the New York City Council Adrienne Adams and Council Member Shaun Abreu at our Manhattan campus to meet with residents, staff and discuss SkillSpring, our healthcare workforce solution. Formerly known as the Geriatrics Career Development program, SkillSpring currently trains hundreds of underserved NYC young adults pursuing rewarding careers in health care each year. We plan to expand the program to serve more young adults and alleviate the healthcare workforce shortage.

For older adults who are aging in place and experiencing health vulnerabilities, The New Jewish Home offers comprehensive Adult Day Health Care programming that ensures continuity of care, improves physical and emotional health outcomes and reduces social isolation.