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Nutrition News: June
JSL Friends, Happy Summer-time! This month I want to talk about natural biological cues - things like thirst, pain, heat, cold, the urge to urinate, etc. Typically we respond to these cues accordingly, but there is one biological cue that many people believe is not to be trusted - hunger. Why is hunger the only natural biological cue that people will ignore or push away? Would you ignore the urge to urinate? Telling yourself there is no way you [...]
Caregivers & Families
Live Well & Live Long with Palliative Care
At Jewish Senior Life, we are blessed to witness daily moments of joy, connection, and purpose in the lives of our residents. In Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, staff and volunteers sometimes work alongside hospice professionals to ensure every resident feels seen, supported, and valued. Yet, even during this care and community, serious illness touches many of us. It’s here that the real impact of palliative care becomes clear. Palliative is specialized medical care for individuals with [...]
JSL In the News
Jewish Senior Life Celebrates 16th Annual Meeting, Honoring Community And Commitment
Back Row (left to right): Brad Frank, Michael Wolfe, Jason Fisher, Carolyn Cohen, Alan Sternfeld, Michael Banks, Mark Berke; Front Row (left to right): Karen Rubenfire, Heather Salesin, Dr. Rob Robins, Sonya Kay, Daniel Cherrin Not Pictured: Molly Chernow, Michael Siegal, Joanne Aronovitz, Brad Feldman, Kenneth Goss, Lowell Salesin, Jason Tisdale, Nancy Reed, Brian Raznick, Scott Marcus, Barbara Horowitz, Jeffrey Fleischman, Mark Kowalsky, Asa Gottlieb, On Tuesday, June 24, Jewish Senior Life (JSL) hosted its 16th Annual Meeting in the [...]
Health, Fitness & Wellness
Nutrition News: June
JSL Friends, Happy Summer-time! This month I want to talk about natural biological cues - things like thirst, pain, heat, cold, the urge to urinate, etc. Typically we respond to these cues accordingly, but there is one biological cue that many people believe is not to be trusted - hunger. Why is hunger the only natural biological cue that people will ignore or push away? Would you ignore the urge to urinate? Telling yourself there is no way you [...]
Jewish Spirituality
You Are The Best!
At this time of year, I am always wowed by the generosity of our supporters. Our annual JSL Lives Well Lived fund/friendraiser isn’t even until November 23, and we already have support from 30 sponsors. We hope you will join them. You can visit our website or call me at 248 592-5062 to become a sponsor. On behalf of all of the JSL family, thank you so much to: President Nancy and Jim Grosfeld Secretary Robin & Leo EisenbergJerold & Ellen Minkin Treasurer Linda [...]
Live and Learn Program Anniversary
Above, Left to Right: Dave Dulio, Dir. of Civic Engagement & Distinguished Professor, Dept. of Political Science at Oakland University; Carrie Sliwinski, Asst. Dir. Professional & Continuing Education (PACE); Wendy Handler, Live & Learn Community Project Consultant; Jordan Robinson, JFMD Planning & Agency Relations; Nancy Heinrich, JSL CEO; Marcia Mittelman, Administrator, JSL Meer Apartments; Rabbi Dovid Polter, JSL Community Chaplain by Wendy Handler Close to 100 residents gathered at Meer Apartments this week to celebrate the one-year anniversary of JSL’s [...]
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