Acute and post-acute care provide necessary medical treatments for patients but are delivered at different times and help with different stages of recovery.

As our parents and grandparents age—and, frankly, as we grow older along with them—we may miss golden opportunities to get to know them even better than we already do. What were they like in their younger years? There is always more to be learned from older adults just by asking.

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.