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The ElderSAFE™ Center of Charles E. Smith Life Communities is proud to be among the sponsors of:
Montgomery County World Elde r Abuse Awareness Day
Elder SAFE™ Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Rockville Senior Center | 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD
In our mailbox Mr. Lederman, I want to commend the professionalism, the treatment, and care I received from Philip Chintu at the Hebrew Home. In January, I fell down the basement steps in my home and fractured my ankle. After surgery and three days at Suburban Hospital, I was transferred to the Hebrew Home for rehab. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to have Philip Chintu as my physical therapist. I can’t express fully my appreciation and enthusiasm for Philip Chintu’s dedication, flexibility, caring, good humor and expertise. You are fortunate to have Philip Chintu on your staff. He did an exemplary job of helping me with ambulation, balance, and lower body strength. He patiently worked with me to improve and feel safe after a traumatic experience. In addition, I was fortunate to have Eyerusalem Fekade as one of my nurses. She couldn’t have been nicer, more willing to please, and professional in her manner. She went above and beyond to ensure my comfort. I congratulate you on your outstanding physical and occupational rehab program. Please extend my appreciation to your staff. —From a patient at the Post-Acute Care Center
Terri, We just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with the help your staff provided during the Medicaid Application process. We had heard from many others that filing for Medicaid was the most frustrating and difficult thing they had done. We had considered using an attorney that wanted to charge $10,000 for the filing. Wanda, Ursula, and Tonee handled the process very professionally and we are grateful for their support. We have been impressed with The Hebrew Home from our first impression with Melissa in Admissions and now with the support the staff has given to our mother on a daily basis. It is great to know that your team has the same attitude toward helping during this time of making a difficult decision to move our mom from Florida to Maryland. We now know it was the right decision thanks to everyone at The Hebrew Home. Again, a huge thank you to Wanda, Ursula, and Tonee. —From a resident’s family members to Terri Tanner-Hill, Senior VP/CFO, Charles E. Smith Life Communities
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From left, seated: Jack Geifman, Ian Steren, Jack Steren, Harrison Gerber From left, standing: Melissa Schwartz (H2YP facilitator), Zelin Liv, Ellie Shein, Sophie Schulman, Sydney Geifman, Lauren Chmara, Joey Chmara, Emma Bookoff, Alan Freeman (Chair, Board of Governors), Rachel Schlager, Ava Spigel, Teddy Freeman, Max Kandel
From left: Rabbi James Michaels, director of Pastoral Care at Charles E. Smith Life Communities accepts a check for his pastoral training program from Ian Steren and Jack Steren.
H2YP GRANTS SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT SERVE RESIDENTS On May 3, 2017, 16 high school students participating in this year’s Harold and Shirley Robinson
H2YP Youth Philanthropy Program presented five grants to support projects that serve the residents of Charles E. Smith Life Communities. The H2YP program is a hands-on learning experience designed to heighten understanding of philanthropy’s role in helping nonprofit organizations achieve their mission. Working as a foundation board, the students review proposals to determine how best to allocate limited resources for maximum positive impact. Grants are funded by a combination of proceeds from an endowment and a $250 contribution from each of the student philanthropists. At the program’s closing ceremony, checks were presented to: ElderSAFE™ Center – To support the new Holistic Trauma-Informed Therapy Program (details on page 4). Pastoral Care – To purchase a reading table for residents attending religious services in the Wasserman Residence synagogue. Hebrew Home – To aid Recreation Department efforts to bring musical, theatrical, and artistic performances to our community for the enjoyment of residents. Revitz House – To help cover admission fees for residents and support staff wishing to participate in outings to Strathmore, Kennedy Center, sports venues, and DC entertainment cruises. Ring House – To purchase percussion instruments, with educational materials and mobile storage for equipment, for the music program’s “Drum Circle.” n