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ANDRUS ON HUDSON
Guiding Eyes Puppies Train at Andrus on Hudson Nursing
Home Since July , Guiding Eyes for the Blind has trained puppies in the auditorium at Andrus on Hudson , a dog-friendly nursing home . Several residents sit around the perimeter to observe . 9 / 7 / 17
HEBREW HOME AT RIVERDALE
A Nursing Home ’ s High School Teaches Lessons On Life The Hebrew Home at Riverdale brought a unique vision to life – to create a high school within the nursing home for students who are not diploma bound and would benefit from job training for future employment . 10 / 16 / 17
JEFFERSON ’ S FERRY
Jefferson ’ s Ferry Announces Major Donation to Habitat for Humanity Jefferson ’ s Ferry , a not-for-profit Life Plan Community , made a significant donation commitment of household goods to Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk . The donations , which include lightly used major appliances , kitchen cabinetry , air conditioners , sinks , faucets and lighting fixtures , are being generated by the renovation and upgrades of cottages and apartments at Jefferson ’ s Ferry . 8 / 30 / 17
SCHEUER GARDENS
The Hebrew Home at Riverdale at LeadingAge
Conference The expertise of the Hebrew Home at Riverdale played a significant role in this year ’ s LeadingAge Conference in New Orleans . 11 / 13 / 17
GURWIN JEWISH NURSING &
Commack Nursing Home Residents , Staff Protest Cuts to Medicaid
Program Residents and staff at Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center protested the cuts to the Medicaid program . 8 / 15 / 17
REHABILITATION CENTER
CENTERLIGHT HEALTH SYSTEM
Chairman Crowley Visits Senior Housing Community in the Bronx , Holds Roundtable Discussion with Advocates On August 24 , Rep . Joe Crowley ( D-Queens , the Bronx ), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus , joined New York Housing Conference , affordable housing advocates , and residents for a walking tour of Scheuer Gardens , a 116-unit senior housing development in the Bronx . Following the tour , Crowley led a roundtable discussion to raise awareness of the importance of federal investments in affordable housing and highlight the need for senior developments like Scheuer Gardens . 8 / 30 / 17
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