One in nine older adults has dementia and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. While there is currently no cure, there is growing evidence that nutrition can play a role in brain health and cognitive disease progression. AJAS business partner Unidine is leading the foodservice industry in addressing this critical issue and its impact at senior living facilities.
Thank you to everyone who attended the AJAS Regional Meeting at Jewish Senior Services last month. And thank you to our host, Jewish Senior Services and Andrew Banoff. It was a huge success!
Carol Silver Elliott appointed by Gov. Chris Christie to the New Jersey Task Force on Abuse of Persons Who Are Elderly or Disabled
The Jewish Home Family (Rockleigh, NJ)
Jewish Home Family President and CEO Carol Silver Elliott has been appointed by Gov. Chris Christie to the New Jersey Task Force on Abuse of Persons Who Are Elderly or Disabled. Jewish Home Family is the organizational parent of the Jewish Home at Rockleigh, Jewish Home Assisted Living, Jewish Home Foundation, Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center and the Jewish Home at Home. The organization opened New Jersey's first elder abuse shelter in 2015 under Silver Elliott's leadership. SeniorHaven for Elder Abuse Prevention, in addition to offering 90 to 120 days of shelter to victims of elder abuse, has convened professionals from various sectors to educate on the signs of abuse and best practices to help victims seek shelter.
SeniorHaven is one of 14 shelters nationwide and is part of the SPRiNG Alliance, a network of regional elder abuse shelters with close working relationships.
"Elder abuse is an under-recognized and under-reported problem in our society, and it affects millions every year," Silver Elliott said. "To be able to help the most vulnerable, to work to ensure that every individual has the ability to live a life that is safe and dignified, is a vital effort. It is truly wonderful that the state of New Jersey is taking this important leadership step, and I am honored to be a part of it."
Los Angeles Jewish Home Releases Video Celebrating Centenarian's Day
Los Angeles Jewish Home (Reseda, CA)
In honor of National Centenarian's Day, which was on September 22nd, the Los Angeles Jewish Home hosted a special event for their Centenarians - those that are 100 and older! Click the link below to view the video.
Menorah Park Rates Outstanding In Resident & Client Care Areas
Menorah Park Center for Senior Living (Beachwood, OH)
The Menorah Park Nursing Home residents and clients receive excellent care by staff, as demonstrated once again with the latest survey results from the Ohio Department of Health's (ODH) surprise inspection. There were zero deficiencies in resident and client care areas.
We are very proud to announce that our Featured Member for the month of October is: Jewish Home of Greater Harrisburg.
