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5 Benefits of Socialization for Seniors at Any Age
5 Benefits of Socialization for Seniors We all know regular socialization is important. Catching up with old friends, enjoying an activity with family, or trying a new hobby with like-minded people is a great way to boost your mood. But for seniors, it actually has...
Assisted Living in Georgia: Does Medicare and Medicaid Cover It?
Does Medicare or Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living in Georgia? One of the biggest factors one has to consider when looking for assisted living in Georgia is the cost. In 2018, the average daily cost of a private room in a nursing home in Georgia was $223 a day, or over...
Jewish HomeLife’s Home Care Service Changing from The One Group to Eckstein Home Care
Jewish HomeLife’s Home Care Service Changing from The One Group to Eckstein Home Care May 1, 2022 Jewish HomeLife is excited to share important news regarding the evolution of The One Group. Starting May 1, 2022, The One Group's name will change to Eckstein Home Care,...
Harley Tabak Letter to the Editor: Atlanta Jewish Times
Letter to the Editor: Atlanta Jewish Times As I transition to CEO Emeritus of Jewish HomeLife April 1st, and full retirement December 31st, I have thought a lot about the changes I have seen in my 43-year career caring for older adults, and what I expect will occur in...
Jeffrey A. Gopen Becomes CEO of Jewish HomeLife
On April 1, 2022 Chief Operating Officer Jeffrey A. Gopen became the new President & CEO of Jewish HomeLife following the retirement of longtime CEO Harley Tabak. The move follows the announcement in January that Tabak would step down in April, becoming the CEO...
5 Delicious Ways to Make Good Decisions
In honor of March being National Nutrition Month, The William Breman Jewish Home’s Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, Julane R. Contursi, MS, RDN, LD, offers some tips for eating healthier. Eating healthy can feel like a journey. Harvard Health...
Jewish HomeLife Names New CEO
Jewish HomeLife Names New CEO Jeffrey A. Gopen to succeed longtime CEO Harley Tabak in April 2022 ATLANTA (Jan. 10, 2022) Jewish HomeLife President and CEO Harley Tabak will retire at the end of 2022 after two decades of extraordinary service. The senior care...
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...