AgeSmart Blog
Jewish HomeLife is Fully Vaccinated!
Jewish HomeLife is Fully Vaccinated! Leading The Way in Safety: Oct. 4 Mandate Recognized as Huge Success [Nov. 5, 2021 – Atlanta, GA] All staff in the Jewish HomeLife network is now vaccinated for COVID-19, surpassing local and national averages for senior care...
Music and the Older Adult Mind
Most of us go about our days having a song stuck in our head or immediately associate a given memory to a tune we knew as a child. It could be a brief moment of recognition or passing thought that makes us smile and long for a past that we’ve misplaced. It could be...
Jewish HomeLife Mandates Vaccine for Staff by October 4
Jewish HomeLife Mandates Vaccine for Staff by October 4 One of the only senior care organizations in Georgia authorized to administer the vaccine [Atlanta, GA] – In an Aug.15 letter, Jewish HomeLife President & CEO Harley Tabak and Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey...
New Year Message: Opportunities Upcoming in 5782
What Opportunities Do I See in the Upcoming 5782 New Year? Harley Tabak, President & CEO My daughter, Abra, is an actor/comedienne in New York. She has a gift for finding humor in just about anything, and oftentimes at my expense. As the pandemic took over, I...
Senior Hydration Tips for Summer Months
What are some tips to keep our senior community hydrated in the summer months? Summertime in Atlanta, Georgia can be hot hot hot, but it’s also a great time for our residents to get out and enjoy the sunshine and outdoor activities in our communities. From exercise...
End-of-Life Care. Differences between hospice and palliative care.
Welcome to our palliative care blog. Each month I will work to provide education and real-world examples to help families understand palliative care and determine if palliative care is right for your loved one. We will also introduce our team and other healthcare...
Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey A. Gopen Receives National Award; Installed as Treasurer of Georgia Center for Assisted Living
Jewish HomeLife’s Chief Operating Officer, Jeffrey A. Gopen, LNHA, DPT, has won the Professional of the Year Award presented by the Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS). AJAS represents more than one hundred Jewish-sponsored, not for profit senior care...
The William Breman Jewish Home Commemorates 70 Years of Caring for Older Adults
Seven decades of innovation and growth lead to special milestone celebration. The William Breman Jewish Home celebrates serving the community for 70 years culminating in a 70th Celebration Gala on Nov. 7 at The Atlanta History Center. MAY 3, 2021 – [ATLANTA, GA] – The...
Aging In Atlanta
Harley Tabak, President & CEO, Jewish HomeLife In 2017, the Atlanta Regional Commission projected that the 60 and overpopulation would double by 2030. In a related story, the Atlanta Business Chronicle pointed out that Atlanta was named as the number six city in...
Tree of Life Offers Lessons of Forgiveness
Harley Tabak, President & CEO Jewish HomeLife Over the summer, I had the privilege of visiting the Tree of Life in Pittsburgh with some of my colleagues at Jewish HomeLife, along with other Jewish senior care executives as part of a regional meeting of our...
It’s Liberating to Embrace Aging
Harley Tabak, President & CEO, Jewish HomeLife I just spent a week in Hawaii with my son and his young family, truly appreciating the adage that the greatest gift in life is having grandchildren. I’m fortunate to work in an organization that doesn’t fear aging but...
Against the Odds: The Best Things You Can Do Right Now to Prevent Falling
Every second of every day an older adult falls. One out of five of these falls has serious repercussions such as broken bones or a head injury. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults age 65 and older. These statistics from the Center...
Estate Planning for the Heart: When to Have “The Conversation” with Your Loved Ones
Are you sitting down? I’ve got some bad news. We’re all going to die. Yes, we all know we’re mortal. Yet somehow, most of us would rather talk about almost anything aside from death and dying – especially the more emotional aspects of the topic. “We seem to be okay...
High Holiday Message: On The Day Before Your Death
[Originally published in the Atlanta Jewish Times] Rebbe Eliezar famously said in the Talmud to “Repent One Day Before Your Death.” I often think about this idea in my work at Jewish HomeLife (JHLC), where many of the people we serve are nearing the end of their days....
Pros and Cons: Using an Agency vs. Hiring a Caregiver on Your Own
It happened. You realize your mom, dad or another loved one is no longer fully independent. The reasons are numerous: They are not keeping up with their medication. They may have given up their car keys and aren’t able to run errands and get to appointments. They may...
Watch the London Family AgeSmart Lecture with Dr. John Zeisel Here
The April 2018 London Family AgeSmart Lecture featured memory care expert, Dr. John Zeisel, Ph.D., author of I'm Still Here: A New Philosophy of Alzheimer's Care and founder of Hearthstone Alzheimer Care. Watch the Q&A with Dr. Zeisel that followed the Lecture by...
The London Family AgeSmart Lectures-Medicare 101
With the enrollment period in full swing, it is important to know how to make Medicare work best for you. Whether you are a new enrollee or already familiar and looking to switch things around a bit, our September AgeSmart panel featuring Anita Richards from Piedmont...
Medicaid: Joint Impact Statement from JHLC and JF&CS
If you don’t think the Medicaid debate impacts you, think again. Many Americans think Medicaid is only for low-income adults and their children — for people who aren’t “like them.” But Medicaid is insurance for many of our mothers and fathers and, eventually, for...
JHLC Implements the I’m Still Here® Approach to Dementia Care
JHLC's two assisted living and memory care communities, Berman Commons and The Cohen Home, have begun working toward certification as I’m Still Here® Dementia Care Centers of Excellence. Thanks to a generous donation by longtime Friends of The Home, Candy and Steve...
JHLC Opens Clinic on WBJH Campus
In an effort to help meet the medical needs of patients and residents on our campus, in the neighborhood and throughout the organization, JHLC recently opened a walk-in clinic as part of JHLC Medical Services, LLC, a new service of Jewish HomeLife. Led by Patricia G....