Miami Jewish Health

On Wednesday, Miami Jewish Health celebrated the retirement of Leslee Geller after 44 incredible years of dedicated service. Throughout her tenure, Leslee consistently demonstrated an unparalleled commitment to providing compassionate care and support to those who sought our services. As a gesture of gratitude, and to mark the place that she’s called “home” for so many years, we proudly dedicated the Hazel Cypen Tower’s Private Dining room in her honor. Leslee, your kindness, generosity of spirit, and dedication has touched the lives of so many, and your legacy will continue to inspire us all for years to come. #ThankYou #HappyRetirement #CypenTowers #MiamiJewishHealth #LiveLifeBetter

Miami Jewish Health’s “Come Sit With Us” initiative, inspired and designed by local artist, Caryn Frishman, offers families and residents a beautiful way to honor, memorialize, and pay tribute to family, friends or special moments. Recently, we had the honor to dedicate a personalized bench aptly named “Cascading Love for Phyllis,” in memory of a cherished Miami Jewish Health resident, Phyllis Metz. This heartfelt tribute was dedicated by her loving daughter, Lori Metz. Through this gift from the heart, Lori was able to honor her mother. Mrs. Metz cherished spending time admiring the lush gardens and 300-year-old Kapok trees on our campus. To learn more about how you too can preserve a special memory through a commemorative bench, please contact Aimee Siegel-Harris at 305.762.3840 or visit us online at: https://lnkd.in/eWk357tb #Livelifebetter #philanthropy #ComeSitWithUs

National Therapeutic Recreation Week is a great time to raise awareness about the life-enriching recreational programs and services that help our residents thrive. Activities such as music therapy, arts and crafts, horticulture therapy, and community day trips, are all designed to keep them active and engaged at every stage of aging. As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on philanthropy to provide these quality of life services and to ensure those entrusted in our care live life to the fullest. In honor of this week, consider making a gift to our WISH initiative, and help turn ordinary days into extraordinary moments, by clicking here https://lnkd.in/eJ-nnUrj #LiveLifeBetter #NationalTherapeuticRecreationWeek #philanthropy

In partnership with Sodexo, Miami Jewish Health hosted a barbecue fundraiser to formally launch their employee giving program, iCare. 💙 To learn more, or to join iCare, please visit https://lnkd.in/e9cDWEDa. A heartfelt thank you to Jose Soto, and the entire Sodexo team, for your generous support. #EmployeeBBQ #LiveLifeBetter #MiamiJewishHealth #Sodexo #iCare #Giving

Congratulations to the team at Hazel Cypen Tower for being honored with the 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).🏆 This award is the second of three progressive levels in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, celebrating providers nationwide for their exceptional quality outcomes for employees and residents in long-term care. "Earning the Silver award is a remarkable achievement that highlights the persistent efforts and high standards of care and service maintained by these organizations,” said Cathy Bergland, AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board Chair. Hazel Cypen Tower was the only assisted living facility in Florida to earn the Silver Award this year. 🌿✨ 👏 #QualityCare #HealthcareExcellence #FHCA #AHCA #LiveLifeBetter #MiamiQualityAward24

While there is still no cure for Alzheimer's, there's hope in prevention. On last night's CBS4 Miami's special, Illuminating Alzheimer's, Lauren Pastrana interviewed Dr Agronin, Chief Medical Officer of the Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto MIND Institute at Miami Jewish Health, about our Alzheimer’s Prevention Program. Designed to keep aging minds sharp participants like Charles and Jacqueline James, who were also featured, decided to take a proactive approach with their cognitive health by joining the program. Dr. Agronin explains, “Prevention is a new buzzword. We know from research that about 40% of risk factors can be modified. Even though you can’t change your genes, there’s so much more we can do to identify and reduce these risk factors.” Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eMgcCXkH (https://lnkd.in/eMgcCXkH) #AlzheimersAwareness #BrainHealth #Prevention #HealthyAging #MiamiJewishHealth #FrankCandLynnScadutoMINDInstitute #LiveLifeBetter

Congratulations to Barbara Johnson, this year's recipient of the Beatrice M. Solloway Certified Nursing Assistants Excellence in Care Award. This $10,000 award was established by philanthropist Richard P. Solloway to recognize the extraordinary clinical skills and compassionate care provided by Miami Jewish Health’s CNAs. We are grateful to Mr. Solloway for his continued generosity and commitment, as well as Barbara Johnson for her hard work and dedication. Consider lending your support in recognizing a caregiver by donating to the Beatrice M. Solloway Career Enhancement Fund to support ongoing educational and professional development and the Beatrice M. Solloway Certified Nursing Assistants Morale Booster to provide bi-monthly stipends. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/enFzwsye #livelifebetter #philanthropy #certifiednursingassistants #CNAWeek #caregivers #healthcareheroes

As we continue to acknowledge Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, did you know that 580,000 Floridians are living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia? Evidence strongly suggests that individuals can reduce cognitive decline through a brain-healthy lifestyle. At the Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto MIND Institute at Miami Jewish Health, a recognized State of Florida memory disorder clinic, we are committed to promoting brain health. Our Meaningful MINDS program is a unique brain fitness program designed to engage and enhance cognition and behavior for those with mild to moderate cognitive impairment. This program bolsters cognitive strengths and limitations through targeted and stimulating discussions, activities, and computerized training. For more information, visit us at https://lnkd.in/exNnSW5 Or, if you would like to help transform the experience of aging for someone in need, click here https://lnkd.in/ddG-eJ_v   #LiveLifeBetter #AlzheimersAndBrainAwarenessMonth #EndALZ

If you knew you were likely to have Alzheimer’s in the future, what would you do? 🧠💭 Dr. Marc E. Agronin, Alzheimer’s expert and the chief medical officer at the Frank C. and Lynn Scaduto Mind Institute at Miami Jewish Health, says, 'The real question is – and the risk is – if you identify people at that stage, what are you going to do about it because we don’t fully know the spectrum of courses that will unfold over time.' Read more about APOE4 Testing: https://lnkd.in/e8i7pahW #AlzheimersAwareness #Genetics #FutureHealth #HealthTalk #LiveLifeBetter

Yesterday, we launched iCARE, our employee giving program designed to foster a sense of purpose and collective impact at Miami Jewish Health. We know that employee giving is a powerful force that transforms workplaces into compassionate communities, which is why we wanted to take a moment to recognize those employees who are already giving from the heart. Special thanks to @MonisSweets for their support in making the day even sweeter. To learn more about iCARE, or to join your fellow employees in support of a brighter future for the seniors in our care, click here: https://lnkd.in/e9cDWEDa