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Dancing with the Stars

This is the second time Caryn will be participating in Dancing with the Stars at Ateret Avot, a senior hotel. Last time, Caryn was mentioned in the Ateret Avot newsletter and received flowers and a certificate.

January 31, 2012 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , , , | Leave a comment

Sunrise Senior Living Families Get Information

Sunrise Senior Living At Sheepshead Bay Family Day

Judith Grimaldi, Esq. of Grimaldi & Yeung LLP

Judith Grimaldi, Esq ran down the changes in Medicare and Medicaid. Henni Fisher,LCSW, BCD, Alzheimer`s and Aging Resource Center of Brooklyn filled in the blanks and fielded questions. Caryn Isaacs, Patient Advocate discussed how a Patient Advocate can help with decisions when faced with hospitalization, rehabilitation and home care. She introduced special guests Eilish and Ken Natton, who went through the process of getting their home ready for Eilish, who lives with Parkinson’s Disease. Several people from the neighborhood came in to see what Sunrise had to offer. They were treated to live entertainment and wonderful food. The family day health fair which included Sea Crest Health Center and Shore View Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care, Ramps/Lifts for Better Living, Mickey Green, Mutual of Omaha, Visiting Nurses and more was arranged by Anvernette Hanna, Director of Community Relations at Sunrise Senior Living of Sheepshead Bay and Bonnie Nogin, Quality Recreation Solutions.

October 31, 2011 Posted by | Uncategorized | , , | Leave a comment