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Hebrew SeniorLife is 115 years old. Few organizations can boast longevity on this scale. We can say with pride that we have stayed true to our original mission to cherish and honor our elders, by respecting and supporting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity, and choice in how they live their lives as they grow older. Why? Because our mission never gets old. Since the beginning, Hebrew SeniorLife has been setting the standard for senior care. For generations, seniors and their families have turned to us for help — whether they’re in crisis or simply exploring options as their needs for care and support change with age. When that happens, every senior should be able to access the very best care — and we’re committed to providing it for decades to come. Because providing the quality of care seniors need to live their best lives never gets old. We have never rested on our laurels. And we’ve never been satisfied with the status quo when it comes to the services we provide — we’re always asking ourselves, what more can we do? Because questioning and reexamination never gets old. Recently, we launched a number of initiatives aimed at optimizing quality of life for seniors and families who rely on us today, and those who will be turning to us in increasing numbers in the future. Whether it’s new ways to care for seniors with memory problems and their families, services that protect seniors from abuse and neglect, or collaborations in research and teaching, now is the time to take action that will benefit older adults today and for generations to come. Because seizing new opportunities to lead the way for seniors never gets old. We’re launching our next major philanthropic campaign because we are poised to offer a bold response to the question — how can we help people age better, while easing the burden on families and the health care system? Now we need the resources — your philanthropy — to create new programs that will bring us to an even higher level. Together, we will address the challenges of aging in the 21st century and improve the quality of life for seniors. Because our deep-felt gratitude for your continued partnership never gets old. Jeffrey D. Drucker Board Chair, Hebrew SeniorLife 2
Louis J. Woolf President and CEO, Hebrew SeniorLife
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Mother and daughter at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center-Dedham.
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leadership... never gets old Investing in care for seniors One of the proudest moments of Jennifer Silver’s time as Hebrew SeniorLife Board Chair was the launch of Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care in 2013. “Many people had been working on it for years, so being able to extend such a critical service to seniors and families was so gratifying,” she says. “Hospice provides patients, families, and loved ones the important gift of quality time at the end of life.”
Jennifer first became familiar with Hebrew SeniorLife’s exceptional care when her grandmother spent the last year of her life at Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Boston in the 1990s. Today, she describes HSL as “a compassionate, innovative, and essential leader in advocating for our seniors.” She also cites research and the education of future geriatricians as powerful ways that HSL is redefining aging.
Jennifer’s commitment to hospice continued after her board tenure ended. She is a member of HSL’s Hospice Visiting Committee, serving as chair from 2014 to 2015. The visiting committee is a volunteer advisory committee whose members serve as a resource to the hospice program and as ambassadors for hospice in the community.
Jennifer, who is founder and managing partner at Redwood Investments, gives to HSL because of the societal impact she can have through her philanthropy. She knows that her leadership giving to Hebrew SeniorLife’s Visionaries Fund will be used wisely to advance critical programs. “Gifts to HSL can make a difference in the quality
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of life for seniors today and in the future – and with good luck, we’ll all grow older,” Jennifer explains. “Caring for seniors is our responsibility to society,” she continues. “It’s an area that’s often neglected but our seniors depend on us to help them live their best lives.”
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Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life. eleanor roosevelt
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generosity... never gets old Helping vulnerable seniors Margot Pyle believes in supporting “compassionate choices.” A longtime supporter of human services organizations, Margot first got involved with Hebrew SeniorLife nine years ago when the NewBridge on the Charles campus was being developed. As a longtime Dedham resident, she was instrumental as an advocate for the creation of a vibrant senior living community because she knew it would set a new standard.
Margot first lent her philanthropic support to Hebrew SeniorLife’s hospice program, realizing how important such a program can be to families caring for a loved one. Most recently, she extended her support to help create a Center for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and Neglect at Hebrew SeniorLife. “I feel very strongly that we have an obligation to help vulnerable people in need,” she says.
“Hebrew SeniorLife has an outstanding reputation,” she says. “I particularly liked the idea of a multigenerational campus…I am proud to support an organization that is run well and has programs that make a difference.”
As a compassionate leader and innovator in senior care and aging, Hebrew SeniorLife has found there is a great need for a comprehensive program to fill the void in elder abuse prevention as well as victim supports and services. Our vision includes providing emergency shelter
as well as legal, financial, and other support services to victims. Margot feels strongly that educating the public and building awareness of the growing problem, and offering training and screening tools for health care and non-health care professionals who interact frequently with seniors, will help connect those in need with much-needed services. “I choose to support things that I feel very strongly about,” she says. “Elder abuse prevention is an area I felt was worthy of support.”
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The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fruit. moliĂŠre
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Innovation at the Institute for Aging Research includes studying the effects of brain stimulation on balance and cognition.
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innovation... never gets old Cutting-edge research will help all of us Board member Rick Henken has supported Hebrew SeniorLife for close to 10 years. Rick is president of the Schochet Companies, developers, owners, and managers of affordable housing throughout New England. “My vocation is in affordable housing. And that’s been my passion for a long time.” “I want to make sure that the seniors we’re taking care of get the very best care – that we are treating them like we would treat our own parents – and that’s certainly the way that everything operates at Hebrew SeniorLife. Wherever I go, whenever I mention Hebrew SeniorLife, the reputation is just incredible. HSL is completely differentiated in the marketplace for its care, compassion, and competence.”
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Rick, who serves on HSL’s Development and Senior Living committees as well as the Real Estate task force, agrees with his wife Gabrielle that the staff at HSL actively engages its seniors at living life. “Earlier generations weren’t living as long or in as good physical health as they are today,” says Gabrielle. “Like Rick’s dad, who lives at Orchard Cove, seniors want to be active and walk and work out and make friends, and not just sit around…they want to take advantage of every moment.” Gabrielle jokes that Rick’s dad is “up later than we are.” “It’s fantastic,” adds Rick. “He’s incredibly busy and engaged, and that’s great.”
The Henkens are currently supporting cutting-edge research at the Institute for Aging Research. “My family has been deeply affected by Parkinson’s disease, so Dr. Brad Manor’s research on noninvasive brain stimulation to help improve balance and cognition for individuals with Parkinson’s disease really struck a chord with me,” says Rick. “Innovation and research at HSL will help us all live better, more meaningful and active lives as we age.”
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friendship... never gets old Finding strength in community Walking through NewBridge on the Charles, wearing his signature shorts – even in the middle of winter – Jay Fialkow can barely go five feet without being stopped and greeted warmly by friends. There’s a reason he’s known as “the mayor of NewBridge.” When Jay and his late wife, Jane, moved to NewBridge in 2010, they were struck by how many people they already knew. “As friendly as you were with people prior to moving, you become even more intimate here,” Jay says. “And there are people you’ve never met before and in six months they become your very best friends.” This social structure became even more important as Jane’s dementia got worse. “She was never alone,” Jay recalls.
After Jane’s death in 2013, Jay began to think of ways that he could outwardly honor her memory. From his deep involvement at NewBridge, including service on the Finance and Food Committees, Jay knew the impact of philanthropy. So he decided to make a bequest from his NewBridge entrance fee to strengthen a community he cares so much about. In recognition of his generosity, a new bus at NewBridge was inscribed with the words “Everybody loves Jane.” This was fitting given Jane’s love of connecting to people and activities around campus. The Fialkows’ children – David Fialkow, Debby Zabludowski, and Linda Sternberg (pictured at left) – learned the importance of community involvement from their parents. Linda is a special education teacher and volunteers with local
nonprofits. She calls NewBridge “the greatest gift to children and families.” Debby, who lives in Florida, is also a teacher and volunteer. David is founder of venture capital firm General Catalyst and a producer of the Oscar-winning documentary Icarus. In 2017, David and his wife Nina made a leadership gift to HSL’s new Center for Memory Health. This gift will honor Jane by helping other seniors and families who are struggling with dementia. Through their philanthropy and volunteerism, the Fialkow family has ensured that the spirit of community and friendship that’s been so important to their lives will endure.
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As a Hebrew SeniorLife donor, you are instrumental in helping improve the lives of seniors in your community and beyond. Thank you so much for your support, which helps provide compassionate, innovative care, research, and teaching to promote the health and well-being of seniors from all walks of life. Whether your gift is directed to fund specific programs or toward supporting all the essential programs through our Visionaries Fund, please accept our deepest appreciation. It’s only with the support of donors like you that we are able to research and develop new standards of care, educate the next generation of clinicians, and provide outstanding care to 3,000 seniors every day, and growing. You are part of the Hebrew SeniorLife family, helping to transform every aspect of the aging experience for the better. Thank you!
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EngAGE 2017 was an evening to remember. The annual signature event, attended by nearly 400 people, was held on November 7, 2017, raising $1.25 million — a new record for the event. The event featured Meredith Vieira, Emmy Award-winning host, executive producer, and former co-anchor of the Today show, along with Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner Rita Moreno. WBZ-TV’s Dr. Mallika Marshall also participated in the event, interviewing Vieira in front of the EngAGE audience. Vieira and Moreno led conversations on healthy aging, with a particular emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease, a subject close to Vieira’s heart. Dr. Gary Epstein-Lubow, medical director of Hebrew SeniorLife’s Center for Memory Health, also spoke at the event. EngAGE 2018 will be held on November 8 at the Revere Hotel in Boston.
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1. Arthur Marcus and Former Board Chair Hinda Marcus 2. Board member Harold Kotler and Rabbi Jamie Kotler 3. AndrĂŠ Danesh and Trustee Marilyn Danesh 4. President & CEO Lou Woolf and Rita Moreno
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5. Meredith Vieira, Board Chair Jeffrey Drucker, Jennifer Drucker, Dr. Mallika Marshall 6. Former Board Chair Tom Alperin and Marsha Alperin 7. Jane and Bill Mosakowski 8. Sidney Wolk and Trustee Deanna Wolk
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2017 SPONSORS We are deeply grateful to our EngAGE 2017 sponsors, whose gifts are supporting Hebrew SeniorLife’s mission to redefine the experience of aging. Innovative
Helaine and Alvin B. Allen and Family *
Fialkow Family
Hinda and Arthur Marcus Trust Family Foundation
Deanna and Sidney Wolk Entrepreneurial
Jane and William Mosakowski Margot Pyle
Melissa and Gary Tearney Adventurous
Marsha and Tom Alperin
Midge and Tom DeSimone Cynthia and John Fish Jennifer K. Silver
Sloane Family and Century Bank
Bold
Forward
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Myra Musicant and Howard Cohen
Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital
Andrea S. Finard
Marsha R. Cohen
HJ Sims
Coverys/Starkweather & Shepley
Rabbi Jamie Kotler and Harold Kotler
The Drucker Family
New England Patriots Charitable Foundation
Denise and William Finard
Risk Strategies
Wendy and Peter Gordon
Irina and Mark Barrocas
American Quality Property Service
Marilyn and André Danesh
CBIZ & MHM
Richard and Gabrielle Henken
CommCreative Unified Marketing
Robert Kolikof
DiMella Shaffer
Sylvia I. Levine*
Andrea and Todd Finard
Nixon Peabody LLP
Rosalyn and Richard Slifka Susan Florence Smith
Genevieve and Justin Wyner
Audrey and James C. Foster
David and Joan Genser and Family Beth and Larry Greenberg Ellyn and Mark Harmon HouseWorks Kor Group
Lori and Frederic Leif Libretto
M&T Bank Charitable Foundation McKesson Corporation
Jessica and Chuck Myers
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Joseph Novakoff Charitable Trust Karen B. Novakoff Stephen A. Novakoff Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP Glenda and Bob Fishman
Katelyn Quynn and Barry R. Smith Rafannelli Events
Ryan Construction
Cynthia B. Shulman Gilda Slifka
Heather and Jeffrey Swartz
Maryanne and Roger Tackeff UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Private Wealth Management Webster Bank
Sarah and Louis J. Woolf Additional Sponsors Anonymous
AZA Care Management and Home Care
Cynthia and Theodore S. Berenson Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Georgette and Sol Boucai Lorraine D. Bressler
Judy and David Brezniak
Simon B. Gottlieb
Jerome Medalie and Beth Lowd
Lynda and Jeffrey Bussgang
Robin Gross
Peter R. Munkenbeck
Jordan M. Stone and Sarah Lederberg-Stone
Sarah and Dana Nielsen
Alisha Tharani
Gene and Susan Briskman
Nancy R. and Robert M. Casper
Cataldo Ambulance Service, Inc. CivicMoxie, LLC
Ellen R. Cohen and Marjorie Stanzler Susan Dubin
Marjorie and C. Gerard Drucker Kenny Epstein
Lillian and Sheldon Epstein Edward Feinberg, M.D.
Janice and Jerald R. Feldman Findley Davies
Carol Efron-Flier and Steven R. Flier, M.D. Fraser Engineering
Linda and Michael Frieze
Barbara and Jay Gainsboro Ina and Ron Glasberg
Barbara G. and Michael J. Glazerman
Beth Greenspan and Jeff Hurwit Linda R. and James D. Hart
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Jane and Monte* Haymon Joan B. Honig
David M. Kaplan
Krokidas & Bluestein LLP
Carolyn and Arnold Kroll Shelley and Neil Krug
Harriet and Paul Krupp Sherry Lang
Cheryl G. and Eliot Lappen
Brenda Laurenza and Matthew Grosshandler Thomas C. Levi Karen S. Levy
Karen and Matthew T. Levy Liberty Mutual Insurance Goldie and Bert* Libon
Marjorie and Alan Glou
Carol S. Lobron
Rhonda and Steve Glyman
Fred and Deborah Margolis
Ellen and Barry Glovsky
Abby and Brett Gordon * Deceased
Judith and Robert Lubow
William P. McDermott, Esq.
Bianca Stern
Melmar Inc
Corinne A. Nawrocki
TD Bank, N.A.
Dr. Arthur P. Rabinowitz and Dr. Maria A. Ponsillo
Joshua Tolkoff
Nancy Raphael, Theodore Raphael and Laura Silin* Dena and Michael Rashes
Roblin Insurance Agency, Inc.
Laurence P. and Maxine E. Rogers Burton and Gloria Rose Jan Z. Rose
Julie Rosen and Gary Belowich
Charleen Tyson
Linda and Daniel Waintrup Washington Trust WB Mason
Wellesley Books Wendy Wilsker
Cianna and Jeffrey Winnick Candice and Howard Wolk
Judy and David Rosenthal
William Rothschild and Barbara Courtiss Hedy and Theodore Samet
Amy and Robert A. Schlager
Joyce and Stephen M. Schultz Valya Kazes Shapiro
Barbara and Peter Sidel
Marc A. and Marsha Katz Slotnick Harriet and Richard Steinberg
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2017 Hebrew SeniorLife ended fiscal year 2017 with a modest operating cash flow loss of approximately $795,000, as consolidated operating expenditures exceeded operating revenues. Such revenues, however, excluded distributions from the refinancing of our Jack Satter House in Revere and Goldman Family Residences in Brookline. Proceeds from these transactions drove a 26 percent increase in our aggregate investment pools from $126 to $159 million. Operating revenues for fiscal year 2017 of $227 million were similar to the prior year, while earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) also remained flat at $21 million. This performance was achieved despite the fact that Hebrew Rehabilitation Center (HRC) did not benefit from a rate increase in MassHealth reimbursement in fiscal year 2017. Prudent expense management, combined with higher revenues at NewBridge on the Charles Independent Living/Assisted Living (IL/AL), Orchard Cove, Center Communities of Brookline, Jack Satter House, and Simon C. Fireman Community offset the HRC shortfall. Operating expenses increased by 1.8 percent in fiscal 2017 due to increased costs related to salaries and benefits. Capital expenditures also increased in fiscal 2017 due to higher investment at the NewBridge campus and the pilot project renovation in Roslindale.
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HRC-Dedham
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NewBridge IL/AL
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Orchard Cove
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Center Communities of Brookline
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Home & Community Based Services 11,463
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Jack Satter House
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Simon C. Fireman Community
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Fund Raising Receipts, Net
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Total Operating Revenue
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Salaries and Benefits
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Operating Expenditures ($000)
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Supplies
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General and Administrative
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Facility and Other Costs
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Debt Service
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Capital Expenditures
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Total Operating Expenditures 13%
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Operating Revenues (Cash Based) ($000)
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Operating Cash Flow
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What’s Your Impact? When you give to Hebrew SeniorLife, you invest in the health and well-being of seniors — today and for generations to come. Your generosity fuels health care, communities, research, and teaching that are redefining the experience of aging. To inquire about leadership-level gifts that can support specific Hebrew SeniorLife programs, or to learn about making a bequest or life income gift, please contact: Katelyn Quynn Chief Development Officer and Vice President, Board Relations KatelynQuynn@hsl.harvard.edu 617.363.8295 Teresa V. Lisek Director of Development TeresaVLisek@hsl.harvard.edu 617.971.5788 Laura Katz Leacu Director, Institutional Giving LauraKatzLeacu@hsl.harvard.edu 617.971.5785
Marsha Katz Slotnick Senior Major Gifts Officer MSlotnick@hsl.harvard.edu 617.971.5784 Helaine Silverman Major Gifts Officer HelaineSilverman@hsl.harvard.edu 617.971.5797 Deb Mayerson Major Gifts Officer DebMayerson@hsl.harvard.edu 617.971.5777 To make an unrestricted Visionaries Fund donation, please visit hebrewseniorlife.org/ giving or contact: Amanda Leberman Assistant Director, Annual Fund AmandaLeberman@hsl.harvard.edu 617.971.5792
HEALTH CARE
SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, Boston and in the Gloria Adelson Field Health Center at NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham
supportive living communities
Center Communities of Brookline Julian and Carol Feinberg Cohen Residences
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Long-term chronic care
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Post-acute care
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Outpatient services
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Hebrew SeniorLife Community Health Services
Marilyn and André Danesh Family Residences Diane and Mark Goldman Family Residences Sloane Family/Century Bank Primary &
Specialty Care Center Simon C. Fireman Community, Randolph
Primary and specialty medical care
Jack Satter House, Revere
In-home care
continuing care retirement communities
Hospice care
Orchard Cove, Canton
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Adult day health
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RESEARCH Institute for Aging Research
NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham on the Dr. Miriam and Sheldon G. Adelson Campus assisted living communities
NewBridge on the Charles, Dedham Jack Satter Assisted Living Residences
TEACHING
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Education and training programs for the next generation of geriatric professionals
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The Gilda and Alfred A. Slifka Memory
Support Assisted Living Residences
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