May 2022
Rehabilitation Director Melissa Gibblets discusses stroke awareness, including the warning signs, causes and dangers.
April 2022
Telemedicine has become part of our lives and the Jewish Home of Eastern PA is proud to partner with Curavi Health to provide this service. Watch now >
| March 2022 Sleep facts and tips from Physical Therapist MSPT, Laura Tylutki-Stuble. Watch Now > | Download the sleeping breathing technique tip sheet > |
February 2022Rehabilitation Director Melissa Gibblets discusses how a healthy diet can lead to a healthy heart. Watch now > | Learn more > | January 2022 Real Time Medical Systems enhances services at the Jewish Home of Eastern PA. Watch now > |
| December 2021 Rehabilitation Director Melissa Gibblets discusses ways to manage your holiday-related stress. Watch now > Learn more > |
November 2021 Jewish Home of Eastern PA Speech Language Pathologist Lisa Webb discusses memory tips, tactics and advice. Watch now > Download a PDF on memory strategies > |
August 2021 The Jewish Home of Eastern PA offers tips on how to prevent falls by Rehabilitation Director Melissa Gibblets and Occupational Therapist Heather Bendars. Watch now > |
| July 20, 2021 Dr. Ken Sebastianelli advocates for COVID-19 vaccination. Watch now > |
July 7, 2021 Kimberly Serafin, occupational therapist, discusses therapy and active aging. Watch now > |
June 23, 2021 Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Taylor Keysar discusses the importance of balance. Watch now > |
| June 3, 2021 Director of Admissions & Marketing Lee Rutkowski discusses what to expect from rehabilitation services. Watch now > |
April 20, 2021 Rehabilitation Director Melissa Gibblets discusses Parkinson’s disease. Watch now > |
March 29, 2021 Mia Jacobs, executive director at Elan Gardens, discusses senior living Watch now > |
| March 26, 2021 Administrator Mary Rose Applegate discusses telemedicine Watch now > |
March 11, 2021 Director of Social Services Brittany Elko on how to remain happy, active and productive Watch now > |
February 18, 2021 Rehabilitation Director Melissa Gibblets on how to stay safe during winter Watch now > |
| January 25, 2021 Resident Dolly tells why she likes the JHEP Watch now > |
December 29, 2020 Dr. Sebastianelli discusses vaccines Watch now > |
December 16, 2020 JHEP offers telemedicine through Curavi Watch now > |
December 31, 2020 A Salute to Frontliners – The True Heroes of 2020 Read more > |
November 20, 2020 Exceptional Specialized Support for Memory Care Read more > |
November 16, 2020 High-Quality Care Services Read more > |
By Nicole Lipinski, RN, MS-ADC-MC, CDP We all know diet is important for many reasons—keeping our cholesterol down, our heart healthy and overall making us feel better. Well, what effects does it have on our brain? In particular—how can diet help with our cognition? We must turn to research for some answers! There are all kinds of diets out there—so…
Do you have a dog, cat, bird, or another animal? Most likely, these animals are a huge part of your life. They are your family. Many people consider their pets their best friends. As we age – this usually does not change. We continue to seek the affection of our pets. Many seniors fight depression. They feel…
Maria Montessori was a physician and educator in Rome who developed the Montessori theory. Maria was a pioneer for her time. She was challenged with hard assignments because she was a woman. Other professionals in her field felt she should be tested to prove herself because it was not likely a woman be educated as a medical professional at this time.…
Health care screenings are medical tests to check for diseases or health conditions before a patient might notice signs or symptoms. These can also be done if there is an indication of a problem, and your doctor is considering treatment. These are called preventative health services. The tests can consist of blood work, paper-pencil type tests, scans or other tests as…
September, 3 rd , 2019, Scranton, Pennsylvania: The Jewish Home and its sister organization, Elan Gardens, are both dedicated to advancing all of their programs, but these initiatives are successful through community support. They are now participating in the AmazonSmile program. You can support the programs the Jewish Home offers for dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease through AmazonSmile.
We all hope to grow old gracefully. Who wants to think about taking medications, going to the doctors or the aches and pains that may come along with getting old? There are things we can do to fight the aging process. One of those things is exercise! “Get out and move it, move it!” There are many benefits to exercise…
Technology plays a big part in our daily lives. Most people get up and check Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and email on their phone, whether it is one of these apps or all of them, technology plays a big role in our daily lives. Now technology can aide with caregiving. That’s right—there is an app for that! Life 360 is an app…
The Cognitive Center of Excellence designation recognizes organizations who are committed to integration of the BCAT® Approach as the standard of care to meet the cognitive needs of the aging adult.
