Second Oldest Resident Turns 104
Libia Moliner, a resident of The New Jewish Home, turned 104 this year. She is the second oldest resident to have ever stayed in our facilities. Born in 1918 she has been through it all; numerous wars, global epidemics and technological advances. In 1950 Libia moved to New York City from Cuba. She has been a New Yorker for over 70 years.
Read MorePIX 11 Visits Manhattan Campus to Learn About SkillSpring (formerly known as Geriatrics Career Development Program)
PIX 11 reporter Greg Mocker visited our Manhattan campus earlier this week to learn about SkillSpring, our hands-on healthcare workforce training program. The program provides career development opportunities for underserved young people and offers an immediate solution to the acute workforce shortage at aging services organizations.
Read MoreFinding the Ideal Rehabilitation Setting for a Beloved Father
Rhonda’s 93-year-old father needed rehabilitation therapy after a hospital stay. She chose The New Jewish Home, Sarah Neuman, in Westchester for the outstanding therapy, the warm welcome, and the homelike atmosphere.
Read MoreHelping a Loving Family Care for a “Busy Grandma”
When a beloved grandmother developed signs of dementia, Solutions at Home stepped in.
Read MoreThe New Jewish Home to Create the First Green House Community for Post-Acute Care
Given our positive experience delivering the Green House model’s person-directed care at our small houses on our Westchester campus, we reached out to the Green House Project to advocate for the expansion of its care model. We are excited to share that The New Jewish Home, Manhattan, recently obtained trademark use approval from the Green House Project to create the first purpose-built Green House community for post-acute care.
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A Physician Assistant Gives Her Rehabilitation Therapists a Rave Review
When Damaris Rodriguez needed therapy after a bout with pneumonia, she turned to The New Jewish Home and found talented therapists who provided effective care and treated her with respect.
As a physician assistant by profession, rehab patient Damaris Rodriguez knows good therapy when she sees it. And after a recent month-long stay at The New Jewish Home, Damaris gave her therapists rave reviews. “It was a great experience. They did an awesome job,” she said. “Patience, empathy, respect—it was beautiful.”
Read MoreInnovative Chair Yoga Class for Older Adults Improves Balance and Offers Other Benefits
At The New Jewish Home’s Manhattan campus, Sonya Choudhury, a dedicated nurse practitioner and yoga teacher, launched a chair yoga class tailored for residents after completing a study demonstrating that yoga can improve balance in older adults.