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Bullies in Senior Living Communities

Bullies in Senior Living Communities

by | Nov 4, 2019 | Aging Posts

What Happens When Bullies Grow Up and Move to Senior Living  “I haven’t seen you in the dining room for ages,” Selma said as she rushed to greet her neighbor, Betty who lived on the on the same floor in their senior living complex. Betty wrung her hands and said,...
Rededicate Your Home on Chanukah

Rededicate Your Home on Chanukah

by | Nov 4, 2019 | Aging Posts, Chanukah

Rededicate Your Home on Chanukah Polly said, “It’s early this year,” and Helen agreed.  Edith confessed that she just wasn’t ready, while George complained that his retirement community prohibited the use of lighted candles, “So how am I gonna make Chanukah this...
Restaurants Getting Louder

Restaurants Getting Louder

by | Nov 8, 2019 | Aging Posts

Is It Me Or Are Restaurants Getting Louder? “No I don’t want to go there. And not there either! How about we forget the restaurant and just eat at home!”  Elaine just looked at her husband and shook her head. “Lenny, what’s wrong. Eating out was something we...
Destination Celebration Tips

Destination Celebration Tips

by | Nov 4, 2019 | Aging Posts

A Wedding in Europe – A Bar Mitzvah in the Caribbean Tips for Seniors on the Destination Family Simcha “Well I never thought I’d see the day,” exclaimed Eva to her senior living buddy, Gladys. “When did this happen? When did you start using a cane.?”  “That’s...
Seniors Learning Hebrew

Seniors Learning Hebrew

by | Nov 4, 2019 | Aging Posts

Teaching Hebrew to Seniors – Materials, Methods and Positive Results Not long ago five women were called to the Torah, each as a Bat Mitzvah.  Not unusual except for the fact that the women on the bimah were all senior citizens, and, most significant of all, the...