Hebrew SeniorLife created the word ReAge to reflect the breadth and depth of services we offer: providing world-class health care; building innovative senior communities; funding groundbreaking research; and teaching future generations of geriatricians.

ReAge, a combination of “redefine” and “aging,” means to question everything about the aging process. Through ReAging, we are challenging conventions in order to create and implement new standard-of-care approaches that will positively impact the lives of older adults.

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Alzheimer's and the Holidays

Bringing Meaning to the Holidays for a Loved-One with Alzheimer’s

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By Hali Diecidue
November 27, 2013
Alzheimer's and the Holidays

Oh the holidays – how we look forward to them with anticipated joy! And then reality hits when even the best laid plans don’t quite go as expected. Guests are late to dinner or don’t show up at all. The turkey is over cooked – under cooked. Your teen-aged children are finding “themselves.”  And, the grandparents – well, they are changing as well.

Older Adults in America

Understanding the Real Value of Silver

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By Rabbi Sara Paasche-Orlow
November 26, 2013
Older Adults in America

The fifth commandment instructs us to “honor your mother and your father.”  Last time I checked, there is no social commandment instructing our elders to hide their gray. The veneration that our tradition gives to a person with gray hair is undermined by a nip-and-tuck culture. People in large numbers persist in trying to mask the natural effects of aging, which creates a false hierarchy of youth and communicates that those who are older are less valued.

Healthcare for-profit vs. non-profit: What are the differences?

You and Your Aging Parents

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By Rachel Lerner, Esq.
November 19, 2013
Healthcare for-profit vs. non-profit: What are the differences?

In the fall of 2012, Hebrew SeniorLife gathered together geriatric thought-leaders, researchers and physicians for our inaugural "You and Your Aging Parents" program, an important discussion about the steps one should take to help aging parents as they make decisions regarding health and well-being. Overwhelmingly positive response indicates the need for this information and Hebrew SeniorLife continues to offer this program. Check our events listing for upcoming events. 

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