Peabody Campus, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

02/24/2026

What a beautiful afternoon celebrating creativity at the third annual Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates Resident Art Exhibition in Peabody!

Residents proudly showcased their incredible talents — from quilting and woodworking to watercolor and acrylic painting. Pam Fiske displayed stunning landscape pieces inspired by her travels, including her award-winning watercolor of Devil’s Gorge in Wales. Ruth Wierenga wowed guests with her vibrant acrylic painting “Spring At Last,” featuring bright daffodils and a beautifully detailed vase.

We are so proud of our talented residents and the joy they bring to our community through art!

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02/17/2026

Residents at Brudnick Center for Living got creative with a fun craft activity making sweetheart frames!

With colorful decorations, lots of laughter, and a sprinkle of imagination, each frame was made with love and ready to hold a special photo or memory. Activities like these are such a wonderful way to encourage creativity, connection, and a little festive fun.

So many sweet moments—and even sweeter smiles!

02/16/2026

We’re so grateful for our amazing student volunteers!

High school sophomores from Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School in Wakefield are part of the nursing track and volunteer at our ADHC as part of their clinical experience. They spend time talking with participants, helping with activities, and building meaningful connections.

The intergenerational experience is truly special for everyone involved — especially our participants, who absolutely light up when the students arrive!

02/16/2026

Staff enjoyed a delicious Sweet Treat Bar filled with festive goodies and plenty of smiles. It was a small way to say a big thank you for the compassion, dedication, and heart they bring to our residents every single day.

We’re so grateful for a team that makes our community sweeter all year long!

02/10/2026

Superbowl vibes at Brudnick with snacks, cold root beer, and non-alcoholic beer — plus a special thank you to our Dietary Department for organizing, decor and setting up the day’s events. Our residents had a wonderful time!

02/09/2026

We had a special visit from a beautiful Great Dane named Milarkey! Lots of smiles, gentle snuggles, and happy moments all around at Brudnick Center for Living. Nothing like a furry friend to brighten the day!

02/09/2026

Please join us in celebrating Edybelkis Quezada, our January Employee of the Month at The Brudnick Center for Living!

Edybelkis is a shining example of compassion, teamwork, and dedication. Her positive attitude, strong work ethic, and genuine care for our residents and colleagues make a meaningful difference every single day. We are so grateful for the heart she brings to her role and the joy she spreads throughout our community.

Thank you, Edybelkis, for all that you do—and congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

02/04/2026

We had a fun and educational afternoon with some very special visitors! 🐔🐰

Chickens, bunnies, guinea pigs, and more brought smiles to all three floors as residents enjoyed holding the animals and learning about each one with New England Party Animals.

Experiences like these create joy, spark curiosity, and bring meaningful moments to our community.

02/03/2026

The Residents at Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates enjoyed participating in a Horticulture class which was held in celebration of Tu B’Shevat. This event was a collaborative effort by Jennifer Ferringo COTA and Chrissy Riley PT with Legacy Lifecare VNA and Laurie Faria from the Kaplan activities department. Resident, Gloria Mintz, also led the residents with explaination of the history and meaning of the Tu B’ Shevat celebration. Occupational Therapy utilizes horticulture planting therapy to improve cognitive skills, motor skills, social interaction, strengthening and fine motor coordination.

02/02/2026

During January’s storm, the Brudnick campus was cleaned up quickly and seamlessly—an incredible team effort from start to finish. While we didn’t capture many photos of the action, our laundry and housekeeping teams truly stepped up, keeping everything running smoothly without skipping a beat.

Many team members stayed on campus alongside our nursing staff to ensure residents remained safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the storm.

Thank you to our dedicated staff for your teamwork, commitment, and unwavering support—no matter the weather.

01/23/2026

Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates celebrated National Handwriting Day through a collaborative activity with Legacy Lifecare VNA, Jennifer Ferringo, COTA and Community Liaison, and Laurie Faria, Activities Assistant at Kaplan Estates.

Residents were assisted in writing thank-you cards to our local first responders. This activity incorporated occupational therapy goals, including visual-motor integration, dexterity, and strength, through meaningful and purposeful engagement.

01/19/2026

Celebrating Longevity at Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates

Last Wednesday, January 14, we were proud to honor our dedicated team members who reached incredible service milestones—5, 10, 15, and even 20 years of commitment in 2025. We celebrated with a special luncheon at Toscana’s in Peabody as a small thank-you for the care, dedication, and heart they bring to our community every day.

5-Year Milestones:
Titilope Alimi
Yolande Clervois
Rigoberto Lopez
Isabella Pena
Iyabo Sanni
Marie Simon

10-Year Milestones:
Omotola Bolujoko
Gabriel Paulino
Myrleine Vilson

20-Year Milestone:
Freddy Sanchez

We are so grateful for each of you and the lasting impact you make on our residents, families, and fellow team members. Thank you for being such an important part of the Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates family!