When new residents first come to long-term care, we spend a lot of time asking questions about their past experiences and interests. Specifically, we hope to learn who they are and what brings them joy. This is the most authentic version of themselves – and the one we want to cater to and welcome into our community. This includes incorporating who they are into their physical space and making their new home, truly a home.

Increasing the self esteem of older adults is an important part of Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission to transform the experience of aging.  We encourage all older adults to take care of their physical health, but also their mental health.  Dressing to feel good and look good can build confidence and have a decided impact on your mood and mindset every day.

In our later decades, we reflect back on the journey of our lives and the experiences along the way that gave each of us our own unique humanity.    Many senior authors capture these amazing journeys, each one a historical record, a family story, and an autobiographical reflection of each individual’s life journey in their memoir writing.  It is for all of these reasons that senior memoirs are growing in popularity. 

It’s always a pleasure to watch younger and older generations interact, especially when witnessing the special bonds between grandparents and their grandchildren. These relationships are mutually beneficial and can be strengthened by frequent, quality interactions and even long distance communications.

Long term care at Hebrew SeniorLife is designed to obtain the maximum level of care for each patient in a multidisciplinary setting. Our residents in long term care work one-on-one with a multitude of specialists—doctors, nurses, therapists, psychiatrists and spiritual workers. Our continuum of care model ensures that the unique and fluctuating health needs of every individual are addressed through our care management plans.   

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