Jewish HomeLife

12/23/2025

As we close out the year, we came together to celebrate our incredible team at our annual end-of-year luncheon and corporate celebration. ✨

Our Denim & Diamonds themed party was filled with laughter, connection, and well-deserved recognition of a year marked by dedication and heart. Team members were also surprised with the return of beautifully hand-crocheted scarves, donated with love, along with new Jewish HomeLife beanies and baseball caps — small tokens of appreciation to say thank you for all they do.

We are deeply grateful to our generous donors whose continued support makes moments like these possible. Most of all, we thank our team members for the compassion, professionalism, and care they bring to our communities every single day.

Here’s to finishing the year strong and moving forward with gratitude and pride. 🧡

12/22/2025

We're proud to share some great news from Jewish HomeLife!

Our COO/CFO, Neelam Rahetakar, has been appointed to two committees with the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living :
• the Not-for-Profit Council
• the Customer Experience Committee

These appointments recognize Neelam’s leadership and commitment to strengthening not-for-profit senior care and keeping the experience of residents, clients, families, and caregivers at the center of everything we do.

Through this work, Neelam will help shape national conversations around quality, compassion, and best practices in senior services — ensuring care is not only excellent, but deeply human.

We’re grateful to have her representing Jewish HomeLife at the national level.

Congratulations, Neelam — and thank you for your leadership and dedication. 🧡

12/18/2025

12/17/2025

When families are navigating serious illness, understanding care options can bring clarity, comfort, and peace of mind.

Our latest blog, “The Differences Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care: Finding Meaning Together,” explains how these two approaches support individuals and families at different stages of the care journey — while always prioritizing dignity, comfort, and connection.

Whether care is focused on symptom management alongside treatment, or on comfort and meaningful moments near the end of life, the right support can make all the difference.

👉 Read the full blog to learn how palliative care and hospice care differ — and how each helps families honor what matters most.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4ql3mNP

Learn the key differences between palliative care and hospice care, when to consider each, and how Weinstein Hospice & Palliative Care supports Atlanta-area families with compassionate, expert care.

12/16/2025

Dick Van D**e’s New Book Reminds Us What It Really Means to Live a Happy, Full Life 🧡

Dick Van D**e turned 100 years old on December 7, and to mark the milestone, he released a new book filled with wisdom, humor, and evidence-based insights on aging well: 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life.

What stands out most is how closely his message mirrors what we see every day across Jewish HomeLife:

✨Choose movement: He still exercises, stretches, and even dances in the gym. Movement — at any age — improves mood, confidence, and quality of life.

✨ Choose playfulness: He hums, sings, cracks jokes, and delights in making others smile. Joy isn’t trivial, it’s a real ingredient in emotional well-being.

✨ Choose openness: He continues to say yes to new ideas and new experiences. Staying curious keeps us rooted in possibility.

✨ Choose connection: Family, friendships, intergenerational moments, pets, and community give life meaning. Connection is one of the strongest predictors of aging well.

His message is simple and powerful:
A happy life (at 80, 90, or 100!) is built on movement, joy, curiosity, and meaningful relationships.

It’s the same philosophy that guides our work at Jewish HomeLife, where older adults continue to grow, laugh, learn, and live with purpose every day.

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12/14/2025

As we welcome the Festival of Lights, we’re just 7 gifts away from completing our Matching Challenge.

Thanks to a generous donor, every new gift of $365 — or the first $365 of any larger gift — will be matched dollar-for-dollar.

Your Hanukkah gift can bring twice the comfort and care to the seniors who call Jewish HomeLife home.

Give here ➜ www.JewishHomeLife.org/donate

Chag Sameach and thank you for helping us share the light. 💙🕎

12/06/2025

Today is International Volunteer Day!

As we look ahead to 2026, we are honored to recognize The Auxiliary of the William Breman Jewish Home, who will be celebrating 40 years of remarkable volunteer service.

These dedicated women have given their time, compassion, and unwavering support to enrich the lives of our residents across Jewish HomeLife. Their love for our aging community truly makes a difference every single day.

Please join us in thanking The Auxiliary for four decades of extraordinary impact. 🧡✨

12/04/2025

Because of the incredible generosity of our community, Jewish HomeLife met our Giving Tuesday goal, and your gifts will go even further to support compassionate care, meaningful moments, and vital programs for our residents, families, and caregivers.
From all of us at Jewish HomeLife, thank you for your kindness, your support, and your belief in our mission. We are truly grateful for this community. 🧡 ✨
And since today is National Cookie Day, we’re sharing one of our favorite holiday cookie recipes for you to enjoy at home! 🍪

Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp fine sea salt
• 1 stick room-temperature unsalted butter
• ½ cup light brown sugar
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 (4 oz) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate bar, chopped into ¼-inch chunks

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment.
Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Slowly add the dry ingredients until combined.
Stir in oats, cranberries, and chocolate chunks (dough will be stiff).
Scoop into 12 rounded balls (about 4 oz each) and place 6 per sheet.
Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Bake 13–15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
Cool for 20 minutes and enjoy! 🍪✨

12/03/2025

We’re truly honored by the trust families place in us. This recent review reflects what our teams strive for every day — care that is comprehensive, communicative, and centered on each person’s unique needs and goals.

Thank you for letting us be part of your healing journey. 🧡

12/02/2025

We’re getting closer to our goal! We’re so grateful to everyone who’s given so far. 🧡 ✨

Your generosity is already making an impact for our residents, families, and caregivers. But we’re not there yet…

If you haven’t made your gift, there’s still time to be part of something meaningful today.

And remember, thanks to our matching challenge, all new gifts of $365 are matched dollar-for-dollar.

Help us reach our goal and support compassionate care across Jewish HomeLife.
Give now ➜ www.JewishHomeLife.org/donate

Thank you for putting Gratitude in Action. 🧡

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday!

Today, your gift supports compassionate care for the residents and families who rely on Jewish HomeLife every day. 🧡

Whether it’s a gentle hand to hold, a comforting voice, a warm meal, or meaningful moments of connection, your generosity makes these moments possible.

Every act of care matters. And today, your support goes even further through our matching challenge:
All new gifts of $365 are matched dollar-for-dollar.

Start your morning with impact.
Give now ➜ www.JewisHomeLife.org/donate

12/01/2025

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday and your gift will go TWICE as far. 🧡✨

Thanks to our Dollar-a-Day Matching Challenge, all new gifts of $365 made between now and December 15 will be matched dollar-for-dollar. If you give more than $365, the first $365 of your increased new gift will also be matched.

Your generosity helps us:
• Bridge the financial gap for vulnerable long-term care residents
• Support employee benefits and career advancement
• Provide the compassionate care our families depend on

Make your plan now and help us turn Gratitude in Action into meaningful impact.

Donate tomorrow ➜ https://bit.ly/3nGCD0E

Your gift will go twice as far. 🧡