Virtual communication, telemedicine critical for wellbeing of elderly amid pandemic
Technology like videoconferencing and virtual medical appointments are critical for the wellbeing of the elderly in our community amid the pandemic.
Technology like videoconferencing and virtual medical appointments are critical for the wellbeing of the elderly in our community amid the pandemic.
Jewish Home is announces that it has won a Jewish Programming Award from the Association for Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) for its Jewish Life & Learning Coordinator Initiative. The purpose of the initiative is to engage the more than 1,000 Jewish Home employees in learning more about Jewish culture, tradition and values.
Jewish Home is recognizing 100 years of care and service for aging individuals in Rochester. It’s new commemorative centennial campaign, 100 Years of Life, honors the organization’s history of serving the community, with the theme of “looking back and moving forward.”
Jewish Home residents and staff were one of the first in Monroe County to receive the COVID-19 vaccine last month. Now, they are getting the second dose at clinics held this week.
Jewish Home has achieved CARF Accreditation from CARF International, an independent, nonprofit accrediting body of continuing care retirement communities and similar human services organizations. This accreditation represents the highest level that can be given to an organization and shows the organization’s substantial conformance to the CARF standards.
Monday morning, staff and residents at local nursing homes, including the Jewish Home began to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine was given to residents and staff at The Jewish Home of Rochester on Monday.
Residents and staff at the Jewish Home began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday.
Governor Andrew Cuomo talked about nursing homes in New York state starting to get the COVID-19 vaccine at his Monday news conference, and a Jewish Home resident was among those featured.