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.

Sarah Neuman’s Assistant Director of Nursing is honored for her contributions to the field of nursing and her work in underserved communities.

Virginia Mishkin was an enthusiastic golfer until she had a fall. Thanks to the excellent rehabilitation therapy she received at The New Jewish Home, Sarah Neuman she hopes to be back on the golf course soon.

Olivia Babol-Hunter: James W. Sanderson Award for Leadership

Chief Nursing Officer and Assistant Administrator for Clinical Services, The New Jewish Home, Manhattan

The New Jewish Home mourns the passing of Robert J. “Bob” Appel. We were grateful to have honored Mr. Appel at our 2016 Eight over Eighty Gala. Please watch this wonderful short video from the 2016 Gala.

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.

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.