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The 4th Annual Myron S. Silver Awards for Jewish Hometime achievement were presented at the Jewish Home Foundation Gala on Thursday, June 21st.

Jewish Senior Life partnered with University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), Greater Rochester Health Foundation, the Rotenberg family, and Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center to host a geriatric palliative care teaching day for local professionals.

While older adults may not be digital natives, things like smart speakers and computer programs can help them cope and adapt to cognitive and physical challenges. At Jewish Home, technology is one way we push the status quo to enrich the lives of those we serve, helping them stay connected and engaged.

Jewish Home, together with its agency partner Partners + Napier, was awarded a PRism Award of Excellence in the Not-for-Profit Events/Observances Conferences for the second year in a row. PRSA PRisms celebrate outstanding public relations that drive results.

Jewish Home has been awarded a Gold Aster Award for its brand awareness campaign and two Silver awards for additional advertising tactics. Aster Awards recognize outstanding advertising, marketing and communications.

Jewish Home and Jewish Home Foundation have elected new members to their Boards of Directors.

Susan Bussey, Senior Vice President of Senior Housing was honored with the 2018 Professional of the Year Award from LeadingAge New York. Maria Fitzpatrick, Director of Inpatient Therapy, was honored for the Employee of Distinction Award.

Physical therapy can help improve the lives of people at any age. The Atkin Center for Outpatient Rehabilitation at Jewish Home works with patients of all ages who need sports therapy, orthopedic and hand therapy, and many others that are common in younger people.

A total of 104 employees were honored for milestone work anniversaries at Jewish Home’s annual service luncheon.