SafeBeing™ Monitor
The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania and Elan Gardens is committed to using innovative, cutting edge technology to serve our community better and provide well-being for our residents.
Exercises
While we are all at home the next “few” weeks, I thought I would send you exercises and stretches to help you stay limber and strong! I hope you will find this helpful and easy to follow.
The Jewish Home of Eastern PA: Addressing the Pandemic
On Thursday, 03/12/20 the leadership at the Jewish Home addressed the pandemic and the precautions that everyone is encouraged to take. Ensuring that our staff and residents are in a safe and healthy environment is our first priority. The responsibility of caring for those that are the most at risk of COVID-19 is a weight …
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New Technology Elan Gardens & Jewish Home
Elan Gardens and the Jewish Home are excited to announce the pilot project in collaboration with Somatix. Somatix is a provider of wearable-enabled RPM (Remote Patient Monitoring) software platform for healthcare.
Announcement
Dear Families, In our commitment to the health of our residents, families, caregivers as well as the greater community, we are reaching out to you to convey measures we are taking and protective measures you can take regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Per the most recent PA Department of Health information, there are not …
Avoiding the Flu
It is that time of the year where it appears everyone is getting sick. Coughing, sneezing, stuffy noses everywhere! Symptoms of the flu include fever which can be high, headache, muscle aches, cough, sore throat, feeling very tired, vomiting and nausea may occur. According to the CDC, there are four different strains of the flu. …
Life Hacks and Products to Make Life A Little Easier for Seniors
You’ve worked so hard your whole life. It’s your time now to sit back, relax, and enjoy. How can you make your house safe and your chores easier so that you can enjoy daily living? Let’s look at some products that might make life a little simpler. The iRobot smart vacuum is one way to …
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Dementia
Caregivers of those battling the demons of dementia are warriors. These warriors go to battle for their loved ones to ensure they are treated like the dignified persons they have always been. Once dementia wraps itself around a person, it often strips them of their personhood. They take steps backward, losing all they have gained …
Medicaid vs. Medicare
By Nicole Lipinski, RN, MS, ADC-MC, CDP Medicaid, Medicare – they sound alike? But they are different! What is the difference? Or are they the same? Let’s explore and see if we can figure this out! Medicaid is both state and federally funded. The program provides benefits based on financial need. Health insurance is provided …
Arthritis
By Nicole Lipinski, RN, MS, ADC- MC, CDP You may notice pain and swelling in your joints as you age. What is that? The general term for this is arthritis. There are many different types of arthritis —however, if you have an overall swelling and tenderness of one or more of your joints you may …
