Hebrew SeniorLife

01/23/2026

By 2050, approximately one in every four people in the United States will be age 65 or older. As our population ages, the need for research into healthy aging becomes even more urgent. Research at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife is made possible through critical federal investment, including grants from the National Institute on Aging. This public funding, which continues to be threatened, fuels scientific advances that deepen our understanding of the aging process across the entire lifespan—generating insights that inform health, prevention, and care from midlife through later years.

🎥 Watch how researchers at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research are advancing the science of aging.

01/22/2026

As we head towards February, the holiday parties of the winter season become a thing of the past. But not at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center - Boston! Each January, patients enjoy a winter-themed party. The theme for 2026 was “The Winter Arctic Adventure.” The fun event featured a screening of “Happy Feet,” a special winter concert by the Winiker Music featuring songs like Ella Fitzgerald’s “Hotta Chocolatta” and Rosemary Clooney’s “Suzy Snowflake,” and a frosted snowflake cake for all. All partygoers received snowflake stress balls, silver light-up wands, necklaces, and arctic-themed stickers.

We want to give a special thanks to the culinary staff who prepared a special menu for the occasion. Patients enjoyed leek and potato soup, salmon, potatoes, asparagus, and apple strudel.

01/21/2026

Hebrew SeniorLife is proud to announce that we have received a $10,000 Grants for Registered Apprenticeship Opportunities in Workforce (GROW) award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to help launch a practical nurse apprenticeship program. The grant recognizes our commitment to investing in workforce pathways that strengthen care and create opportunity.

Part of our Lunder CareForce Institute, this new program will combine paid, on-the-job experience with classroom instruction and hands-on training—creating a clear, supported pathway into nursing careers while helping build a stronger health care workforce across the state.

The GROW program, announced by the Healey-Driscoll Administration, is investing $2.1 million in 34 organizations to expand registered apprenticeships in high-growth fields like health care, clean energy, manufacturing, and life sciences.

We’re proud to be part of this statewide effort to connect people to meaningful careers, advance economic mobility, and ensure high-quality care for older adults—today and into the future.

Learn more ➡️

The Lunder CareForce Institute will administer the apprenticeship program, which combines paid work with classroom instruction and hands-on training.

01/20/2026

If someone you care about is living with dementia, you may notice changes in their behavior as the day comes to an end — increased confusion, restlessness, anxiety, or agitation in the late afternoon or early evening.

This phenomenon, known as sundowning, is common but often misunderstood. In our blog post, Alvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhD, explains what sundowning is, why it happens, and how caregivers can help ease symptoms through practical, evidence-informed strategies — from environmental adjustments to daily routines and caregiver support.

💡 Learn what to watch for
💡 Understand possible triggers
💡 Explore non-medication and medical approaches
💡 Get actionable tips to support your loved one with compassion and confidence

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3toOqFV

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. — and his enduring call to build a more just, compassionate, and inclusive society.

Dr. King believed that dignity, equity, and opportunity should extend to everyone, at every stage of life — values that continue to shape our work and our mission.

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, residents at Jack Satter House reflected on Dr. King’s words by creating a graffiti wall filled with his quotes — a powerful expression of hope, justice, and community.

At Hebrew SeniorLife, we are committed to creating spaces where older people of all backgrounds can live with dignity, health, and joy. From affordable housing to best-in-class care funded through programs like MassHealth, we work to ensure equity for every person who walks through our doors.

As we reflect on Dr. King’s words and actions, we recommit ourselves to the ongoing work of advancing equity, compassion, and justice in health care, housing, and aging services. 🤎

01/16/2026

We want to hear from you. 💬

At Hebrew SeniorLife, our blog is designed to share research, resources, and stories that support healthy aging and caregiving — and your feedback helps guide what we create next.

If you have a few minutes, please take our quick, anonymous survey and tell us more about your interests and how we can make our blog even more engaging and helpful in 2026.

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Thank you for helping shape the content that matters most to you.

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01/15/2026

Jack Satter House resident Chet Wozniak is a recent recipient of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Power a Dream program, which funds long-held or deeply meaningful dreams of the older adults in our care.

After recovering from a medical event, Chet wanted to do something special to thank three fellow residents who supported him along the way. Through Power a Dream, he invited friends Maria Claybourne, Donna Stahl, and Patricia Doucette to enjoy the RAIN Beatles tribute show at the Lynn Auditorium — an unforgettable night of music, gratitude, and friendship. 🎶✨

Moments like this remind us that meaningful connections and shared experiences can make a lasting impact at any stage of life.

Through Power a Dream, family members and staff can nominate residents of Hebrew SeniorLife's supportive living communities and patients at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center to receive the dream of a lifetime. It can be anything of personal significance: ballroom dancing lessons, a motorcycle ride, a New England Patriots game, or even flying in a helicopter. For the recipients, it's a spirit-lifting, hope-giving experience — a reminder that life continues to hold excitement and possibility. Power a Dream is funded entirely through the generosity of our donors. To make an older adult's dreams come true, donate at https://bit.ly/3hx3Kei

01/14/2026

Researchers at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife are conducting a new study to explore whether non-invasive brain stimulation — done right from home by a study partner — can help improve mobility and memory changes in older adults.

💡 This study focuses on a condition called Motoric Cognitive Risk (MCR) syndrome, which involves concerns with both memory and movement.

Who can participate?

✅ Adults aged 65-90 with mobility and memory concerns
✅ Have not been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s
✅ Have a caregiver/study partner willing to help administer stimulation (training provided)

What’s involved?

🧪 6 clinic visits + 1 blood draw + 3 MRI visits over 12 months
⚡20-minute home-based stimulation sessions by a study partner, Mon–Fri, for 6.5 months
💰 Participants can earn up to $720
🅿️ Parking and transportation provided

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/49nrJVi

01/13/2026

👕♻️ Clean out your closet and give back! ♻️👕

Jack Satter House is hosting a community clothing, household goods, and media collection this Saturday, January 17, and you’re invited to participate.

This FUNDrive collection is a great opportunity to donate gently used items you no longer need — from clothes and accessories to household linens, small household goods, and books. Donations will benefit Congregation 420, the Jewish congregation at Jack Satter House, helping raise funds to support meaningful community and interfaith activities.

📍 Where: Parking lot of Jack Satter House, 420 Revere Beach Blvd., Revere
🕙 When: Saturday, January 17 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Accepted items include:
👗 Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing
🧣 Shoes, coats, handbags, and accessories
🛏️ Bedding, towels, and linens
🍽️ Small household goods
📚 Books and other media (boxed separately)

All items should be clean and in sellable condition.

Thank you for helping turn unwanted items into support for community connection and care. We hope to see you there!

01/12/2026

Hebrew SeniorLife is proud to share that Dae Hyun Kim, MD, MPH, ScD, a nationally recognized geriatrician and associate director and senior scientist at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research at Hebrew SeniorLife, has been promoted to professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School — the highest academic rank at Harvard.

This milestone honors Dr. Kim’s extraordinary contributions to aging research, teaching, clinical care, and mentorship. His pioneering work on frailty has helped transform how clinicians and health systems understand and care for older adults, including the development of a claims-based frailty index now used nationwide by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

A dedicated mentor and educator, Dr. Kim has trained more than 50 trainees and authored over 250 research publications, earning numerous national and institutional honors along the way. His leadership continues to strengthen Hebrew SeniorLife’s role as a global leader in aging science.

Learn more 👉🏽

Harvard’s highest academic rank recognizes Dr. Kim’s extraordinary contributions to research, teaching, clinical care, and mentorship in aging

01/09/2026

After sharing the holidays with family, many wonder how they can help aging relatives live their best lives this winter and beyond. As you consider how to help older family members maximize their quality of life, Hebrew SeniorLife is here to help.

Join Hebrew SeniorLife expert Tara Fleming-Caruso, MA, LMHC, for an educational webinar on Wednesday, January 28, at 12:00 p.m. EST.

The webinar will cover a range of resources and tips to help aging parents and others maximize physical wellness, social stimulation, and personal fulfillment in 2026. We’ll also provide expert advice on starting the conversation, bringing supports into the home, senior living, and health care options. All registrants will receive a recording of the program, regardless of attendance.

Register here https://bit.ly/4pqF0RH

01/08/2026

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center - Boston patient Bertha "Cissy" is a recent recipient of our Power a Dream program, which funds long-held or deeply meaningful dreams of the older adults in our care.

Cissy's daughter nominated her to celebrate her 95th birthday at The Corrib Pub. They chose the Corrib because the restaurant was serving Thanksgiving lunch, and Cissy wasn't able to spend Thanksgiving with her family. Power a Dream arranged wheelchair-accessible transportation so Cissy could celebrate with three generations of family and enjoy a wonderful lunch together.

Through Power a Dream, family members and staff can nominate residents of Hebrew SeniorLife's supportive living communities and patients at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center to receive the dream of a lifetime. It can be anything of personal significance: ballroom dancing lessons, a motorcycle ride, a New England Patriots game, or even flying in a helicopter. For the recipients, it's a spirit-lifting, hope-giving experience — a reminder that life continues to hold excitement and possibility. Power a Dream is funded entirely through the generosity of our donors. To make an older adult's dreams come true, donate at https://bit.ly/3hx3Kei.