National Activities Professionals Week

National Activities Professionals Week!! We have so many wonderful recreation directors and staff at our facilities and they work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our residents 💙 Thank you to our wonderful recreation team for all your efforts!

💙 King David Center employees gathering for a small celebration to appreciate Activities dept. MDS, and Admissions team! Thank you for all your tireless efforts in order to create memorable experiences for our residents

💙 Everyone meet Mr. Deron Chambers. He has been at Crown Heights Center for 4 years. He started in House Keeping and then moved into Activities! In honor of hashtag#ActivitiesProfessionalsWeek we are celebrating Deron for all of his hard work and efforts he makes to create memorable experiences for our residents! Thank you Deron 💙 🩵 🤍

💙 As Activity Professionals Week wraps up, we want to give a huge thank you to our amazing Recreation Team at Hamilton Park! Your hard work, creativity, and passion make such a difference in our residents’ lives every day. We’re so grateful for everything you do!

💙 Hamilton Park Center is celebrating Yelena Gelfand, our amazing Director of Recreation at Hamilton Park, who’s been with us for 33 years! With her background in music and education and a Master’s in Recreation Therapy from NYU, Yelena brings her expertise to create an activity calendar that covers physical, cognitive, artistic, social, spiritual, and sensory experiences tailored to each resident’s needs and interests. Thank you, Yelena, for everything you do! 💙

lUNAR nEW YEAR

🎊🏮🐍Happy Lunar New Year! 🐍🏮🎊🧧

In honor of Lunar New Year our employees have orchestrated some wonderful events to get our residents and employees excited for the holiday! This week we had the pleasure of doing Calligraphy with our residents. Check out some of the lovely pieces they created! 🐲

We are celebrating Chinese New Year here at Crown Heights Center! 🐍

❄️ January Activities, Crafts & Events ❄️

🎂 Celebrating Makeba Hall’s 57th Birthday!
🍕Residents and staff enjoyed pizza making at Linden Center
🎨 Some fun with Sip n’ Paint
🧩 We celebrated the joy and benefits of puzzling at Crown Heights Center! Puzzles help keep the mind sharp, improve memory, and bring a sense of relaxation, making them the perfect activity for seniors!
🎤 🎵 The mic is hot at Hamilton Park for some Karaoke!
🩵 Celebrating a century of love, wisdom, and family! Meet Mama Eng, a remarkable 110-year-old lady who continues to inspire generations. Pictured here with their proud son who is currently 93 years old and grandson. This photo captures the beauty of three lifetimes connected by love and legacy. Here’s to cherishing the moments that truly matter and honoring the strength and stories of those who came before us
📓Linden Center’s staff hosted a Consortium for Worker Education

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

In a recent article in Healthcare Business Today, Melissa Powell writes,

“Balancing safety and independence in long-term care centers presents an opportunity to rethink how we care for our most vulnerable populations. Too often, safety measures are implemented with the best of intentions but inadvertently strip residents of their agency. This creates a paradox: the very systems meant to protect can leave individuals feeling stifled and disengaged from life..”

Click here to read the full article.

‘Chronoworking’ Is Another Tactic for Achieving Work-Life Balance

In a recent article in Dialogue & Discourse, Joel Landau writes,

“Work-life balance — it’s a concept that has been dissected, debated, and redefined over the years, especially as remote and hybrid work environments become the norm. But even with flexible hours and digital tools, many professionals struggle to achieve true harmony between their personal and professional lives. Is it really possible to “have it all,” or are we simply trying to squeeze more productivity out of an already stretched schedule.”

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 entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, reply to this email and let us know!

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…”

Click here to read the full article.

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..”

Click here to read the full article.

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…”

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 entertainment to our residents in the form of music, dance or even painting classes, reply to this email and let us know!

MAY:

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

Hamilton Park Center celebrated Memorial Day by honoring those who have served along with some delicious food.

Allure’s Matthew Fenley at LTC 100 

Thank you to LTC 100 for inviting Allure’s Matthew Fenley to speak this year on how AI can be utilized in the long-term care space.

🩺 Nurses Week Celebrations 🥼

All of the centers did a fabulous job celebrating their nursing staff during nurse’s week in May! Nurses enjoyed a special luncheon, a spa day, and an ice cream truck. Thank you to recreation and administration for orchestrating these events, and a BIG thank you to our nurses who do an outstanding job of upholding our company’s values! We Appreciate you!

💐 Mother’s Day Celebrations 💐

Residents and staff celebrated Mother’s Day with some flowers💐, cake 🍰, custom cards 💌, manicures 💅, and a fashion show👒! 🩷

Cinco De Mayo Celebrations

Linden Center residents and staff enjoyed some Cinco De Mayo entertainment and celebrations!

Blue Carpet Farewell

Celebrating resident Celeste Davis, who had completed her rehab! Staff threw confetti, played the song of Celeste’s choice, and provided a certificate of completion along with a crown.

Happy Passover 

Pesach at King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation was a smashing success. So much work and so much effort was put into it by all departments, but it was well worth it. Thank you King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation for being such an awesome team!

MOVIE NIGHT: WAKANDA FOREVER

Residents of Harlem Center enjoyed watching Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with a pizza party and hosted a raffle for Wakanda Forever t-shirts!

NEW YORK KNICKS PLAYOFF CELEBRATION

Celebrated a New York Knicks playoff victory on a beautiful day! Now holding open try-outs at King David Center 🏀

DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY BINGO

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority visited the residents and played a fun round of Bingo!

Nursing Home Week

Staff and residents enjoy Nursing Home Week celebrations filled with lunches, ice cream, happy hour, and plenty of entertainment.

SENATOR PERSAUDS’ MOBILE EVENT

Senator Persauds stopped by Linden Center to host a mobile event.

April:

🇰🇪 Visit from Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko of the Maasai Village 🇰🇪

Chief Joseph Ole Tipanko and a fellow member of the tribe, John Kilenyi Ole Parsitau came to Harlem Center to explain about the Maasai village, culture, food and language. They showcased items and traditions from their native Kenya 🇰🇪 . John showed us how to count in Swahili and joined Chief Joseph in song, dazzling both residents and staff. We look forward to having them back at Harlem Center on their next trip to the U.S.

Culture and representation are important elements in our facilities. We are so grateful to have opportunities, like this, to share cultures and bring our residents and staff together, because Together, We Are Allure!

Blue Carpet Farewell

It is truly a special occasion at Crown Heights Center when we get to roll out the blue carpet to honor the return of our cherished residents to their own homes after their rehabilitation journey with us. Congratulations to those who are returning home! We will miss you, but we are so proud of you!

😎 ☀️ 🌑 Solar Eclipse Watch  🌑 ☀️😎

Staff and residents gathered outside to witness the solar eclipse together! 😎 ☀️ 🌑

🎂 April Birthday Celebrations at Harlem Center 🎂

Residents and staff had fun with the electric slide dance during April birthday celebrations 🎉

🌸 Happy Spring 🌸

Harlem Center residents enjoyed a tea party, the beautiful spring weather and arts and crafts activities!

Hamilton Park Center residents welcomed spring with Chinese dancers with a beautiful performance!

March:

☘️ St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations ☘️

Residents and staff wore green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lots of smiles🌈🇮🇪
☘️ Hamilton Park residents enjoyed Chinese dancers and entertainment ☘️
☘️ Linden Center residents enjoyed musical entertainment alongside arts & crafts ☘️
☘️ Crown Heights Center staff had delicious Irish Soda Bread! ☘️

🐰 Happy Easter 🐣

Residents celebrated Easter with delicious food and some Easter crafts 🐣

85th Birthday Celebrations at Crown Heights Center

Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone as our beloved resident, Juanita, turns 85! 🎉 Happy Birthday, Juanita!

Chinese Programs

Residents at Hamilton Park enjoy the Chinese program.

Resident Game Days at Linden Center

From playing Bingo to the Price is Right – Residents had a fun March!

International Women’s Day Celebrations

Celebrating the strength, resilience, and achievements of the incredible women here at Crown Heights Center this International Women’s Day! 🩷

Debra Besson(purple) and Rose Moses(pink) are two lovely women we celebrated during this year’s International Women’s Day at Crown Heights Center! 💐

Allure Employee Appreciation

Enjoy what you do and enjoy who you do it with! We are thankful today and everyday for our staff and the meaningful relationships we all have cultivated.

Social Workers Month at Allure

Allure celebrates all Social Workers during Social Work Month 2024!
Please meet our fabulous Directors of Social Work:
Elizabeth Hills of Harlem Center, Danielle Russo of Crown Heights, Elisa Brown of Linden Center, and Melissa Zamora of King David Center

Linden Center CEU Event

What a night!! Thank you to everyone who came out to our Linden Center CEU event

Seniors: Be Sure To Make Informed Decisions About Your End-Of-Life Care

In a recent article in Healthcare Business Today, Melissa Powell writes,

“Confronting the topic of end-of-life is undeniably difficult. It’s an inherently sensitive and emotionally charged subject that many people (myself included) struggle to think about and discuss with others. However, for older adults, end-of-life care is such a vital part of their healthcare journey — and this demands setting aside feelings of avoidance and reluctance to engage in important discussions to ensure they’re receiving the care that’s aligned with their values and preferences..”

Click here to read the full article.

You Can’t Have Effective Healthcare Without Clinical Collaboration

In a recent article in McKnights, Joel Landau writes,

“There exists an undeniable truth within the healthcare sector: the delivery of effective healthcare is heavily dependent on collaboration among clinical professionals.

This axiom is especially pertinent in the senior care industry, which has experienced significant transformations due to technological advancements, demographic shifts and evolving patient needs. Despite these changes, the pivotal role of clinical collaboration in securing optimal care outcomes steadfastly remains..”

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!

Hamilton Park Birthday Celebrations with the NYPD Jazz Band

Joseph Vacchiano whose 101 Birthday is upcoming shortly was greeted by New York City Police Department Jazz Band during their performance for Hamilton Park Center residents. Joseph is a retired New York City Police officer from 1972.

Crown Heights Country Spirit Day

With each staff member representing the colors and patterns of their native countries, Crown Heights becomes a living mosaic, where cultures intertwine and embrace in a beautiful display of diversity. We had an absolute blast together, creating memories that will forever bring smiles to our faces! 🌎

Linden Center Celebrates Father’s Day

Linden Center Residents enjoyed a wonderful Father’s Day Celebration!

Linden Center Juneteenth Celebrations

The staff at Linden Center celebrating Juneteenth together!

Entertainment at Linden Center

Residents enjoyed entertainment for Father’s Day and Juneteenth celebrations.

Bedford Center Virtual Reality Program for Seniors

Rendever virtual reality program for seniors is now LIVE at Bedford Center! This incredible platform will allow residents to engage in experiences like never before.

Hamilton Park Celebrates Nurses Week!

What a beautiful day celebrating our hard-working crew and healthcare heroes all around the world!

Crown Heights Celebrates Nurses Week!

Crown Heights celebrated this incredible group of healthcare heroes and applauded their exceptional work. Thank you, Nurses, for all that you do!

Linden Center Celebrating Nurses week!

Linden Center celebrates our nurses and staff with shirts and mugs!

Bedford Center’s national skilled nursing week festivities

The National Skilled Nursing Week festivities were in full swing at Bedford Center last week, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled! To express our gratitude, we surprised our dedicated staff with goodies and ‘Kindness Crew’ t-shirts. Spreading kindness, one smile at a time!

Linden Center Mother’s Day Celebrations

Mother’s Day Celebration at Linden Center with the staff and residents

hamilton park Mother’s Day Celebrations

Hamilton Park residents enjoying the Mother’s Day Celebration

Chef Bruno’s Retirement Celebration at Hamilton Park

Savoring the memories, celebrating the legacy. Our Chef Bruno bids farewell to Hamilton Park after 34 amazing years. Cheers to a retirement full of flavors and relaxation!

happy retirement ms. murl

For 24 incredible years, Ms. Murl has shared her kind heart and smile with the Linden Center Housekeeping team. She was a true leader and never failed to inspire us with her dedication and impeccable work ethic.

As a tribute to her dedication, Ms. Murl received a citation from Senator Roxanne Persaud’s office, and we couldn’t feel more proud to have had her with us. Ms. Murl, thank you for everything you have given to the Allure family.

Wishing you the best of luck in this next chapter of your life!

Crown Heights Easter Tea Party

We sat, sipped and celebrated. What a festive Easter Tea Party with our residents and team!

Hamilton Park Easter Celebration and Art

Celebrating Easter with bonnets and art projects!

Linden Center Easter Celebrations

A very Happy Easter from Linden Center!

Bedford Center Passover

Happy Passover from your Bedford Center family. May your cups overflow with peace, prosperity, and health!

A New Trend in Virtual Care: Provider Collaboration

In a recent article in Physicians Practice, Joel Landau writes,

“As we move into the third year of the pandemic, virtual care, or telehealth, has become a common way for healthcare providers to diagnose, treat, and communicate with patients. Healthcare systems in the future will need to deliver more accessible care. Collaborative and team-based care are interchangeable terms that define a scenario where patient-care coordination is utilized across different specializations and healthcare settings...”

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 well-being.

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!

Happy Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year is always a fun celebration at the Allure Group centers. This year was no different. Wishing everyone a prosperous Year of the Rabbit!

Blue Carpet Farewells

We are overjoyed as always for this months Blue Carpet Farewells! We wish our departing patients well, and thank our amazing staff for their dedication and hard work.

Why Artificial Intelligence Will Play a Vital Role in ‘Work of the Future’

The pandemic has pushed many businesses to “the most important pivot point of the past couple years,” as Dannielle Appelhans, COO of the Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical firm Rubius Therapeutics, said in a piece on the MIT Sloan website. Appelhans added that there now appears to be “a path to move forward into what will be our new normal, or our ‘work of the future.’”

No sector has been impacted as dramatically and obviously as healthcare. In the early weeks and months of the outbreak, organizations found themselves pushed to the breaking point by a large influx of patients. As a result, those organizations were left searching for time-efficient and cost-efficient ways to deal with a wide array of operational, clinical, and administrative challenges.

Artificial intelligence often proved to be the antidote, and is expected to be an even greater factor going forward, given the increased pressure clinicians face to produce accurate documentation as a result of value-based payment models. In addition, healthcare systems are continually striving to meet the challenges presented by a population that is growing older and older.

Click here to read the full article published on Hospital & Healthcare Management.

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!