The 2024 Allure Leadership Conference
The 2024 Allure Leadership Conference was a major success bringing together Allure’s leaders and many intelligent individuals in the industry. During this impactful event our team gained valuable insight that we will carry into 2025, enhancing our skills and facilities. We look to the new year with excitement as we prepare for the future and keep moving forward!
🎄🎅 Merry Christmas🤶🎄
❤️💚Our residents and staff truly enjoyed the holidays this December! 💚❤️
🌟Holiday Spirit Week at Linden Center was a blast bringing out so much creativity!
🎅 🍪 Bedford Center had a blast during our Gingerbread Stroll with Recreation! We handed out gingerbread cookies, enjoyed the holiday fun, and even had a special guest—Thomas, our Director of Maintenance, dressed as Santa!
💚All of our centers really got very festive with their ugly Christmas sweaters this year. Harlem Center even had a Christmas Pajama Day!
A beautiful Christmas lunch for our residents at Linden Center!
🎄❤️Staff and residents at Harlem Center got into the holiday spirit by decorating each unit and their Christmas trees along with hosting their annual door decoration contest
🍽️ Residents at Harlem Center also enjoyed a delicious luncheon
🎄How beautiful is the Christmas tree at Hamilton Park Center
🎁 Harlem Center staff spent Christmas Eve stuffing 200 Christmas bags with extra stuff from donations we get throughout the year. A very special thanks to my retiree Marion Blackman who came on Christmas day to help give out gifts❤️
🩵 🕎 Happy Chanukah! ✡️🩵
King Davide Center and Bedford Center’s Chanukah parties!! 🩵 Seeing the residents with such big smiles, is what makes every day at our job worthwhile! Happy Chanukah! 🕎 ✡️
❤️ December Activities, Crafts & Events 💚
🎤 Christmas Carollers sang some joyous songs for residents
🎄🎨Bedford and Hamilton Park residents made some holiday decorations and tree projects
🍴 King David Center hosted a beautiful Melave Malkah for residents and their families! The great vibes were felt by all!
🎁 Residents and staff enjoyed having AKA and Delta Sigma sororities bring some holiday gifts
🎅 📷 Holiday photo booth with Santa at Bedford Center
🎶 Joe Pace provided some musical entertainment for the residents at Linden Center
💙 King David Center Holiday Party 💙
King David Center had a blast at their holiday party! It is such a joy to spend time with all our amazing coworkers celebrating the holidays together. We are grateful to work alongside so many wonderful individuals.
🎉 Retirement Celebrations 🎉
King David Center celebrated TWO retirements in December!
🌟We celebrated Leah Pogata and her retirement! She started with us as a nurse in the units and then later in MDS. She spent 40 years with us, and we are grateful for her service and time at King David Center. Thank you Leah!
🌟After an incredible 45 years of dedication, kindness, and unwavering leadership, we celebrated the retirement of our amazing Medical Office Manager, Shari Aroyo! 💙 Shari has been an integral part of our team, bringing compassion and professionalism to every aspect of her work. Her impact has been immeasurable, and while we’ll miss her dearly, we’re so excited for her to embark on this next chapter of her life. Thank you, Shari, for everything you’ve done for King David Center and the countless lives you’ve touched.
✨Happy New Year!✨
Residents and staff rang in the new year with New Year’s celebrations! 🎆 They enjoyed their own countdown, music, laughs, and apple cider 🥂
We Need More Well-Rested Leaders
In a recent article in Chief Executive, Melissa Powell writes,
“We often glorify the leaders who seem never to rest. The ones burning the midnight oil, juggling endless meetings, and working through weekends. They’re celebrated as the standard of success, but should they be?
While productivity is undeniably important, it’s becoming increasingly clear that constant hustle comes at a cost…”
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Old School Meets New Tech: ChatGPT’s Role in Senior Care
In a recent article in DataDrivenInvestor, Joel Landau writes,
“Senior care executives often talk about the technology revolutionizing the industry, but you don’t often hear them include ChatGPT in these discussions. Yet, it offers unique benefits by providing instant, accurate information and engaging in empathetic conversations, making it an invaluable asset in bridging gaps in care and enhancing the overall experience for seniors and their caregivers..”
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Get Into the Holiday Spirit With These Festive Activities for Seniors
“The holiday season is a time of joy, connection, and celebration — a perfect opportunity to bring warmth and cheer to seniors. Engaging in festive activities not only sparks holiday magic but also encourages community bonding and lifts spirits. Whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply the season itself, there are countless ways to create memorable moments for seniors of all ability levels…”
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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 entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, reply to this email and let us know!