How Long-Term Care Centers Can Balance Resident Safety and Independence

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

🍂 We are extra grateful for our residents and staff this Thanksgiving. Moments like these remind us how much we have to be thankful for—an amazing team, a supportive community, and the chance to make a difference together!
🧡 At Hamilton Park, residents share what they are thankful for this holiday season along with a Thanksgiving with a Turkey Giveaway to honor our amazing team’s hard work and dedication
🦃 Harlem Center partnered with Captain Lieutenant Neek Aime from The Salvation Army in Harlem, NY. A special thank you to those involved for setting up this wonderful event!
🌽 The Director of Rehab at King David Center, Lorelie, and the extraordinary team enjoyed a holiday brunch!
🍁 Our incredible staff at Crown Heights Center gathered for a special Thanksgiving feast to celebrate the season and all the hard work they put in every day.

🇺🇸 Veterans Day 🦅

This Veterans Day, we proudly celebrated and honored the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s heroes across our facilities. Thank you to our veterans for your selfless service and unwavering dedication. 🇺🇸
❤️ Hamilton Park honored Mr. O’Rourke (first on the left in the photo) for Veterans Day, who served our country in the Navy aboard the aircraft carrier Constellation during the Vietnam War.
🤍 Crown Heights Center had honored guests come to celebrate with our residents, as well as a special poetry reading for the veterans.
💙 Harlem Center had the honor of celebrating our residents who dedicated their time to serving our country. Sharing our heartfelt thanks to all the family members who joined us in this special event. A big shout-out to our amazing recreational team and Ms. Spencer, a family member, for organizing such a meaningful tribute.

💜Alzheimer’s Walk💜

The Allure Group making strides for a cause! 👟💜 We’re thrilled to have our Director of Recreation, Juliana, and Claudia from Crown Heights Center join thousands for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s!

💙 Blue Carpet Farewell 💙

At Crown Heights Center, we roll out the Blue Carpet to celebrate our residents as they complete their rehabilitation and return home! 💙🎉 It’s always a bittersweet moment to say goodbye, but we’re overjoyed to see them leave us healthy, happy, and ready for the next chapter.

🍁💛Resident Activities💛🍁

Linden Center residents enjoyed some fall arts and crafts along with some musical entertainment from John Adusano!

Senior Care Centers Should Use Data Analytics to Prioritize Patient-Centered Care

In a recent article in Chief Healthcare Executive, Melissa Powell writes,

“Older adults require progressively more clinical care and social services to maintain their well-being. In a healthcare system already under significant strain, this increasing demand can place overwhelming burdens on care providers. As we witness the intersection of technology and healthcare, the implementation of data analytics emerges as a powerful tool to enhance patient-centered care…”

Click here to read the full article.

Don’t Just Manage Pushback — Turn It Into Progress

In a recent article in NYC SCORE, Joel Landau writes,

“​Pushback. It’s a word that often carries negative connotations in the business world, evoking images of conflict, resistance, and roadblocks. However, what if I told you that pushback didn’t have to be an adversary to be conquered but could be an invaluable asset to be harnessed?

With decades of experience leading organizations through periods of transformation and growth, I’ve found..”

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National Long Term Care Awareness Month

“Every November, National Long-Term Care Awareness Month reminds us of the importance of understanding and planning for long-term care. For many, LTC is an essential part of maintaining the quality of life in later years, especially as health needs become more complex. This month provides an ideal opportunity to educate ourselves about what LTC encompasses, who may need it, and the resources available to help individuals and families find the best care options…”

Click here to read the blog post

STAYING CONNECTED

Staying connected with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing.

If you or someone you know would like to offer virtual entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, email us at alluregroupmarketing@gmail.com and let us know!

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

All of our facilities showed their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month by going pink! 🎀 This October, we’re raising awareness, honoring survivors, and standing with those fighting. 💖

🎃👻 Happy Halloween 👻🎃

Happy Halloween from our residents and staff! 🎃👻 Our staff and residents got into the spirit with amazing costumes, lots of laughs, and plenty of treats to go around. Some residents were trick-or-treating in the office, a pumpkin carving competition and even a dog joined the fun! 💙

October Birthday Celebrations

King David Center had a great time celebrating all our October birthdays! 🎉🎂 It was a fun day filled with laughter, delicious cake, and wonderful memories as we honored our residents. 💙

🍂 🍁 Mid-Autumn Festival 🍁 🍂

We had an amazing time celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival at Hamilton Park! There was plenty of delicious moon cake, dancing, and lots of fun all around. 💙

🥨 Octoberfest 🥨

We had a fantastic time celebrating Octoberfest with a special lunch that brought a taste of Germany to Hamilton Park! Our residents enjoyed delicious pretzels and non-alcoholic beer paired perfectly with German potato salad and bratwurst topped with onions and sauerkraut. To top it all off, we indulged in mouthwatering apple strudel for dessert.

Sukkah at King David Center

We had a wonderful time sharing meals in our Sukkah at King David Center, bringing everyone together to celebrate this special festival. Sukkot is all about joy, gratitude, and community, and there’s nothing quite like enjoying delicious food with friends under the open sky. We hope you all had a joyful Sukkot! 💙

🍁 Resident Activities & Entertainment 🍁

Residents and staff enjoyed many fun activities in October.
🎃 We had so much fun during our Halloween arts and crafts at King David Center! Everyone got creative, making pumpkins and black cats out of popsicle sticks. It was such a fun way to get into the Halloween spirit!
🟢 Linden Center Residents enjoyed a fun game of Bingo All you Can! 💙

Blue Carpet Farewell 💙

We rolled out the blue carpet to celebrate Isabella’s journey home after her recovery at Crown Heights Center! 🎉 💙 It’s always a bittersweet moment as we say goodbye to our wonderful residents, but we couldn’t be happier to see them leave us healthy and happy.

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week

We wanted to give a huge thank you to our amazing food service team at Crown Heights Center for Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week! 🍽️ To celebrate, we held an award ceremony to recognize their outstanding contributions. We appreciate all that you do! 💙

Moon Festival with CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center

Great way to celebrate moon festival with CPC Brooklyn Older Adult Center. Thank you for everything you do for our seniors. We are very lucky to have you in our community.

Linden Center 4E Event Training

Linden Center staff attended a treating in place/protocols event.

Blockchain: The Solution to Keeping EHRs Secure

In a recent article in Dialogue & Discourse, Melissa Powell writes,

“I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of electronic health records, but the sanctity and security of EHRs do not only concern healthcare staff but patients as well.

Just a few months into 2024, the number of healthcare data breaches has already exceeded 120 cases — and these are just the instances that have been reported to the HHS Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Impacting millions of individuals..”

Click here to read the full article.

Novel Approaches for Alleviating the Senior Care Worker Shortage Crisis

In a recent article in Provider Magazine, Joel Landau writes,

“​The senior care industry stands at a crossroads. With the global population of individuals aged 65 and older growing at an unprecedented rate, the demand for skilled and compassionate caregivers has never been higher. Yet, despite this surge in need, the sector is grappling with an alarming shortage of workers. This crisis is not just a staffing issue; it’s a looming threat to the quality of care that millions of seniors rely on every day. How did we get here, and more importantly, how do we navigate our way out of this critical situation..”

Click here to read the full article.

STAYING CONNECTED

Staying connected with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing.

If you or someone you know would like to offer virtual entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, email us at alluregroupmarketing@gmail.com and let us know!

Our COO and President, Melissa Powell, at RETHINK

We are extremely proud of Melissa Powell for the outstanding insight on LTC Fundamentals and future expectations with other industry professionals at RETHINK. Our world is ever changing, and with strong leaders like yourself, our residents are in the best of hands. Amazing work Melissa!

Happy Retirement Maiamma of King David Center!

Happy Retirement, Maiamma! 🎉 She has been with Allure since the very beginning, and her hard work and dedication have meant so much to all of us. We’re so grateful for everything she’s done; she will be missed! We wish her all the best in this exciting new chapter! 💙

September Birthday Celebrations

Celebrating our residents Anna Deheer who celebrated her 100th birthday 🎉 and Katherine Nichson who celebrated her 104th birthday! 🎂

🇺🇸 Labor Day Celebrations and Summer BBQ 🌻

💙 Watch our summer BBQ party at Bedford Center! ☀️🍔 There was plenty of delicious food, lots of dancing, and much fun. It was the perfect way to enjoy a summer day together!

💙 Staff had such a fun time at our King David Center staff BBQ! Great food and great people —it doesn’t get much better than that!

💙 Crown Heights had an amazing time at their Labor Day BBQ! They enjoyed good food, great company, and lots of fun activities.

☀️ Resident Activities & Entertainment ☀️

Residents and staff enjoyed many fun activities and performances in September.
💪 Linden Center residents enjoyed exercising with the staff
💇🏾‍♀️ Joanny, our Harlem Center beautician, keeping our residents looking good. Her salon is located on the 1st floor of the facility, and it has a great vibe our residents look forward to being groomed by her on Wednesdays!
🎸 John Adisano had a music festival for the residents at Linden Center who got to enjoy listening to music together
🧖‍♀️ We had a relaxing self-care Sunday here at Bedford with a fun skincare and makeup session! Our residents enjoyed some pampering and a little glam. It’s all about feeling good and looking your best! 💙✨
🎨 Arts & Crafts making snow globes. Our resident Ms. Escalera enjoyed this activity that Renee McCoy (recreation leader) put together
🎶 Sing a long with residents at Liden Center, look at their happy faces 💙

Happy Grandparents Day!

We had a wonderful celebration for Grandparents’ Day here at Crown Heights Center! 💙 It was a day full of love, laughter, and appreciation for our amazing grandparents. We’re lucky to have them as part of our Crown Heights family!

Returning to the Community

Congratulations to Harlem Center Resident Mr. Alston Ross who has all smiles while returning to the community!

Allure Spotlight: Lydia Blas-Richard, Director of Housekeeping

In healthcare, safety is a top priority – that includes ensuring the cleanliness of the facilities at all times. The housekeeping staff works tirelessly to maintain sanitary standards in order to provide an exceptional experience for our residents. Today we are highlighting Lydia! She is the director of housekeeping at our facility and we are grateful to have her as part of our team. Thank you Lydia for all your hard work and dedication!

King David Center Celebrates Housekeeping Week

We celebrated our incredible housekeeping staff for Housekeeping Week! They work tirelessly to keep everything clean, organized, and running smoothly, and we couldn’t do it without them. To show our appreciation, we hosted a special lunch to thank them for all their hard work and dedication. Thank you for all you do! 💙

National Women’s Health and Fitness Day 💪

Happy National Women’s Health and Fitness Day! 💪 At Allure, we prioritize staying healthy and active, and today, we’re celebrating the amazing women in our community who do just that! We’re proud to support our residents in living active, healthy lives—today and every day! 💙

Small Innovations Can Translate To Significant Wins

In a recent article in Chief Executive, Melissa Powell writes,

“t’s easy to be dazzled by the allure of large-scale transformations—those sweeping changes that promise to revolutionize industries overnight. However, in my experience, I’ve learned that the real game-changers often lie in the less obvious, incremental innovations. These small yet strategic shifts can set the stage for significant victories, which creates a ripple effect that cascades through an organization and impacts everything from operational efficiency to customer satisfaction…”

Click here to read the full article.

Joyful Aging: Laughter Is the Best Medicine for Mental and Physical Well-Being

In a recent article in Healthcare Business Today, Joel Landau writes,

“Every decision in the senior care sector heavily impacts the well-being of the older adults it serves. Therefore, it’s imperative to explore every avenue that helps seniors lead more fulfilling and enriching lives. Clinical protocols, structured routines, and advanced technologies are all part of this focus, but the industry often overlooks a crucial element of the human experience: the simple joy of laughter.

While our industry prides itself on innovation and evidence-based practices..”

Click here to read the full article.

STAYING CONNECTED

Staying connected with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing.

If you or someone you know would like to offer virtual entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, email us at alluregroupmarketing@gmail.com and let us know!

August Birthday Celebrations

Our beloved Hamilton Park resident, Winston S., celebrated his remarkable 104th birthday with the Amazing Church of God🎉

And a very happy birthday to our Harlem Center resident, Anthony Crandle! He enjoyed his birthday cake and celebrations with staff and other residents🎂

National Health Center Week and Patient Appreciation Day!

As National Health Center Week continued, we wanted to celebrate Patient Appreciation Day! We know there are many options to choose when it comes to health care centers and we are grateful to have many patients entrust us with their care ♥ Thank YOU for choosing us, for trusting us, and letting us be part of your care family

☀️ Resident Activities & Entertainment ☀️

Residents and staff enjoyed many fun activities and performances in August.
🌺 Linden Center residents and staff had fun at their Laua party
🧱 Hamilton Park residents got creative with Legos
🇨🇺 Harlem Center had a delicious celebration for National Cuban Sandwich Day! Our staff and residents enjoyed Cuban sandwiches that were bursting with flavor and filled with traditional ingredients.
🪴Linden Center had a summer plant sale
🎶Residents were treated to a live performance by the talented William Spaulding, and he had us all moving and grooving 💙

 Wedding Celebrations ❤️

When you have such a devoted Rabbi, everyone wants to rejoice in his simcha! Our devoted Rabbi Hillman’s daughter got married and all the residents wanted to participate. unfortunately, they are not well enough to attend the wedding, so King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation hosted a sheva brachos at the facility. It was truly a memorable event. It was amazing to see how all the residents have such a a close connection with the Rabbi. Thank you Rabbi Hillman for all that you do!

Linden Center’s Hiring Event

Chris Jewitt held a hiring event at Linden Center! Those interested had a chance to meet with Chris and the clinical team to discuss all things careers here at The Allure Group!

Ambitious? This is How You Can Take Control of Leadership Development

In a recent article in Fast Company, Melissa Powell writes,

“As ambitious professionals strive to steer their organizations through complexity and change, a robust leadership development plan is paramount. But what does it truly mean to develop as a leader in the 21st century? How can you ensure your growth is not only continuous but also aligned with the dynamic demands of their industries?

Leadership development is no longer a one-size-fits-all endeavor. It requires a bespoke approach integrating personalized skill enhancement strategies, dynamic mentorship programs…”

Click here to read the full article.

Beyond Positivity: The Best Leaders Build Psychologically Safe Cultures

In a recent article in NYC SCORE, Joel Landau writes,

“Beyond the conventional emphasis on positivity and motivation, leaders are increasingly recognizing the urgency of creating psychologically safe environments — where employees feel empowered to express themselves without fear of judgment or repercussion.

As organizations continue to adapt to the complexities of a globalized and digitized world, psychological safety is of utmost importance..”

Click here to read the full article.

STAYING CONNECTED

Staying connected with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing.

If you or someone you know would like to offer virtual entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, email us at alluregroupmarketing@gmail.com and let us know!

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July 🇺🇸

Residents and staff at Linden Center enjoyed a Fourth of July celebration filled with delicious BBQ food! 🇺🇸 ✨

Olympic’s with Residents

Our Olympic torchbearers made their way from unit to unit to kick off the highly anticipated Crown Heights Center Olympics!

Click to watch our amazing dietary team’s impressive win in the Crown Heights Center Olympic Games soccer match against Recreation! 🏅💙

National Therapeutic Recreation Week

This month we celebrated National Therapeutic Recreation Week! We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful team of recreation directors here at Allure. From holidays and recognition days, to special celebrations and parties our recreation team is responsible for putting together events for our residents and staff alike. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication ♥ We Appreciate YOU!

Summer Activities ☀️

Residents and staff enjoyed many fun summer activities and performances.
☀️ Hamilton Park residents watched Chinese dancers celebrate summer
🎭 An Opera singer serenaded residents with beautiful music
🥋Martial arts performance for residents at Hamilton Park
🎻Harlem Center residents and staff enjoy the beautiful musical performance by Violinist Mira Gibbons
🐶 Residents enjoy pet visits
🎲 Linden Center residents and staff learned a new game called Sway and Win with Me!

💖 Crown Heights Gorgeous Grandmother Day 💖

Gorgeous Grandmother Day might be over, but all of our grandmas’ beauty at Crown Heights Center knows no end! These amazing women shine bright every single day. 💖

King David Center Summer Women’s Luncheon

Overflowing crowd comes to King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation summer luncheon!

King David Center Staff Summer Event!

A Tuesday evening well spent! What a great way to end the work day spending time with coworkers, fun games, and great food! Special thanks for David Schoenblum, LNHA for putting together such a nice event!

Harlem Center’s Hiring Event

Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation held a very successful hiring event yesterday where we had on the spot job offers!! Thank you to the team for orchestrating this event – we even had nice give-aways for those who came. We are so excited for our new employees to become part of the Harlem Center family ♥+

Allure Employee Spotlight

As we celebrate the last day of National Therapeutic Recreation Week we want to highlight one of our OUTSTANDING staff members – Claudinalti Titus

Prior to working in a nursing home, she was the entertainment manager for a top resort in Jamaica! She does a wonderful job making sure all of our residents here enjoy their stay with many activities to do. She says, “After the beach volleyball, catamaran cruises, etc; we end here still having fun. I basically do the same job for the vacationers who are now seniors.”

Culturally Competent Care Should be Part of Every Senior Care Facility

In a recent article in Chief Healthcare Executive, Melissa Powell writes,

“Senior care executives stand at the helm of institutions entrusted with the well-being of our elderly population.

With this responsibility comes the imperative to create environments where cultural sensitivity is not just an afterthought initiative but the foundation of long-term care centers. This commitment is rooted in compassion, dignity, and the recognition of individual worth…”

Click here to read the full article.

Are Robots the Solution to Senior Care Staffing Shortages?

In a recent article in Provider Magazine, Joel Landau writes,

“The challenges we face as senior care executives are as multifaceted as they are pressing. Among the most formidable is the persistent staffing shortage that plagues our industry.

While the worst staffing shortages occurred during the pandemic, its reverberations continue to ripple through our operations. COVID-19 laid bare the vulnerabilities inherent in our current model of senior care staffing, exposing the precarious balance upon which our ability to deliver essential services rests…”

Click here to read the full article.

STAYING CONNECTED

Staying connected with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing.

If you or someone you know would like to offer virtual entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, email us at alluregroupmarketing@gmail.com and let us know!

Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day celebrations 🎊💙🩵 Wonderful events to celebrate all the fathers at the facility! People enjoyed great food, music, custom cards and raffles with prizes!

Juneteenth Celebrations

A wonderful Juneteenth celebration for the residents and staff! Everyone showed up in their Juneteenth shirts and with lots of pride! Thank you to the team for organizing the event for everyone!

🩺 Nurses Assistant Week Celebrations 🥼

Celebrating Certified Nursing Assistant’s week! We wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and appreciation for our wonderful CNA staff. Thank you for showing up and putting in your best efforts for your patients. It takes a special heart to care 💙

Linden Residents in the Garden😎

Residents and staff enjoying the beautiful day and fresh air in the garden😎

Delta Sigma Theta Garden Party

Delta Sigma Theta hosted its annual Garden Party for the residents. The Deltas have been coming to the facility for over 40 years and have contributed their time to our residents.

👨‍🍳 Challah Bread with a Twist 👩‍🍳

Linden Center residents enjoyed a Challah Bread making event 👨‍🍳 👩‍🍳

National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Here at Allure, it is Senior Health and Fitness Day year-round! The health and wellness of our residents are always our top priority, and we are always discovering new ways to incorporate the latest technology in our care.

Crown Heights Center’s Hiring Event

Crown Heights did a phenomenal job hosting their first Hiring Event!! We are very excited to create opportunities for those looking to build a career in the world of healthcare!

Thank you to all the amazing staff who came together to put on this event!

Blue Carpet Farewell

Blue Carpet It’s a great day to go home! After all that’s our goal at The Allure Group. Our residents here at Crown Heights are receiving their Blue Carpet Farewell as they prepare to return home after their rehabilitation. We are proud of your success! Thank you for trusting us 💙

Biotechnology Breakthroughs and What That Means for Older Adults

In a recent article in Dialogue & Discourse, Melissa Powell writes,

“In the relentless march of progress, few fields command as much attention and potential as biotechnology. Its advancements hold promise for reshaping not just healthcare but the very fabric of our society, promising solutions to age-old problems and opening new vistas of possibility.

The landscape of aging is poised for disruption. What does it mean when biotechnology allows us to not just manage but potentially reverse the effects of aging..”

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Virtual Nursing: The New Solution Addressing Healthcare Challenges

In a recent article in HIT Consultant, Joel Landau writes,

“In an age where technology consistently reshapes various sectors, healthcare and elder care stand transformed. The emergence of virtual nursing heralds a transformative approach to patient care, reshaping how we tackle healthcare hurdles. With an expanding population and surging healthcare needs, virtual nursing introduces groundbreaking remedies to bridge existing gaps..”

Click here to read the full article.

STAYING CONNECTED

Staying connected with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing.

If you or someone you know would like to offer virtual entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, email us at alluregroupmarketing@gmail.com and let us know!

Linden Center & Harlem Center Award Nominations!

We are honored to be nominated to receive not just one, but TWO Eli Pick Facility Leadership Awards. A huge round of applause for our amazing employees and staff who display excellency in the quality of our care delivery, and the leaders that ensure its consistency. We appreciate you!!s.

Black History Month

Black History Month celebrations with residents at Linden Center and a beautiful performance by Alrica Clark for the residents at Harlem Center.

100th Birthday Celebrations at Hamilton Park Center

Au Wah Yin Celebrated her 100th Birthday and Chinese New Year in Hamilton Park Center. She became the 7th resident over 100 years old in the facility.

Chinese New Year Celebrations

We celebrated the Lunar New Year in our centers for all of our Asian, and non-Asian, residents to participate in. At Hamilton Park Center Master Chen shared his calligraphy skills with the residents. Wishing everyone a year full of good fortune and prosperity! 🐉 🧧.

A Message from the Allure Team

When our residents are away from home during the holidays, we bring home to them! Here is what our amazing staff has to say about celebrating Lunar New Year with our residents; and what our residents’ families have to say about the significance of the holiday 🏮🧧🏮🧧 Watch it here

Bedford Center’s Super Bowl Party 🏈

Residents enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs play against the San Francisco 49ers for Super Bowl LVIII 🏈

Hamilton Park Sports Fest!

Show your team spirit on Sports Fest!! Our employees suited up in jerseys of their favorite sports teams to show spirit and to be Super Bowl ready!

Valentine’s Day Celebrations

All of our residents enjoyed celebrating Valentine’s Day❤️ with sweets, entertainment and some arts & crafts 💘 🌹

Hamilton Park Mardi Gras Celebrations 🎭

Residents enjoyed Mardi Gras celebrations at Hamilton Park Center filled with fun Mardi Gras masks 🎭 and entertainment ⚜️ 🎉

Ash Wednesday Services

Residents and staff of Harlem Center and Hamilton Park Center had a beautiful Ash Wednesday mass where they received ashes ✝️

Pizza Making Fun 🍕

Residents at Linden Center got to channel their inner chef with some pizza making fun! 🍕👨‍🍳👩‍🍳

NYPD Jazz Band

The NYPD Jazz Band entertained the residents of Linden Center and everyone enjoyed the wonderful music

Allure Spotlight

This Allure spotlight goes to Sirilina Lawrence from Crown Heights Center! Thank you for providing exceptional service and displaying the characteristics on which The Allure Group is built. Your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated!

Our Staff Celebrates American Heart Month

Our Crown Heights and Linden Center staff wore red to support American Heart Month Health! By coming together and wearing red, we demonstrate our commitment to cardiovascular health and encourage each other to adopt heart-healthy habits.❤️

King David Center American Heart Month with Maimonides Medical Center

What does the SNF leader in Cardiac care do for American Heart Month?
We keep getting BETTER! Thank you to our partners at Maimonides Medical Center and their LVAD team for coming down to our King David Center for educate our staff!

The Metaverse and Its Future-Forward Impact on Senior Care

In a recent article in McKnights, Melissa Powell writes,

“We’re in the throes of a technological renaissance. Among the innovative tools and devices shaking up industries and leaving consumers and professionals awestruck emerges the metaverse, a fusion of augmented reality, virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

The transformative power of the metaverse lies in its versatility and accessibility across diverse industries, but I’m most interested in its utilization in the healthcare sector….”

Click here to read the full article.

Human Touch and Health Care Technology Work Best Together

In a recent article in Provider Magazine, Joel Landau writes,

“Although popular at the beginning of the twentieth century, the practice of doctors making house calls largely ceased by the 1970s. But now, medical professionals are once again appearing in our living rooms for routine check-ups, outpatient care, and to answer pressing health concerns. This is the result of telehealth solutions: apps and secure video platforms built to connect patients to providers from the comfort of their own homes...”

Click here to read the full article.

Celebrating Black Excellence During Black History Month

Each February, Black History Month stands as a testament to the resilience, creativity, and contributions of Black people throughout history. It’s a time to reflect on the struggles, triumphs, and ongoing journey towards equality and justice. This month-long celebration serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging, preserving, and learning from Black history.

Black History Month traces its roots back to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering Black historian and educator who established Negro History Week in 1926. Woodson’s vision was to ensure that the rich and diverse history of Black Americans would be recognized and integrated into the fabric of American history…Click here to read the blog post.

STAYING CONNECTED

Staying connected with your loved ones is one of the best things you can do for your mental wellbeing.

If you or someone you know would like to offer virtual entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, email us at alluregroupmarketing@gmail.com and let us know!