Category: Seniors
![Lester Senior Living is Named Among Best Facilities for Senior Memory Care by MemoryCare.com](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/0e/f8/f4f13e77887c5545eed2cf2a6cdb.jpg)
Whippany, N.J. Senior Living Community Offers Person-Centered Dementia Care, Accredited by Industry Leader Comfort MattersĀ®
![Lester Senior Living in Whippany Offers Short-Term Assisted Living Respite Stays With Full Range of Services](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/0c/8b/c31bf33ff4cb95020103362ee90d.jpg)
Flexible Accommodations for up to Two Months Provide Temporary Care when Caregivers or Family are Not Available; Area Seniors are Invited to Open House on Jan. 17 to Learn More and Tour Community
![Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. Visits South Orange B'nai B'rith Federation House](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/c9/b5/b01b559239a5284c6010c259d7a7.jpg)
Legislator Tours Senior Living Community, Shares his Support for Affordable Housing for Seniors with Residents
![Feb. 22: Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation Houses Will Hold Open House for Its New Luxury Apartments](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/2d/59/2c5e070b98966283bd10449c1ad7.jpg)
The public is Invited to view new one-bedroom apartments with contemporary touches at South Orange Senior Living Community; Community will hold programs that are open to area seniors.
![Feb. 15: Lester Senior Housing Community in Whippany to Host Free Dementia Caregiver Workshop](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/32/75/4dc0797322135eeee9e2c46bf2ae.jpg)
Tena Alonzo, MA, Noted Dementia Care Educator, will Present 'Hope for People with Dementia: Why Comfort Matters'
![Lester Senior Housing Community in Whippany Offers Respite Stays for Seniors](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/76/62/8085dc7da980da5210f33fada5d2.jpg)
Short-Term Stays from 10 Days to Two Months are Available in Assisted Living Residence and Memory Care Suite
![JCHC Celebrates 25th Anniversary of High-Quality Senior Living at South Orange B'nai B'rith Federation House](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/9b/7e/9c45f37571b49f8247409ba1ab02.jpg)
Silver Anniversary Event Also Highlights Importance of Affordable Housing Initiatives for Seniors
Dignitaries and Guest Speakers Including Deputy Speaker of the New Jersey Assembly Mila Jasey and Essex County Freeholder Patricia Sebold will Join the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey and Township of South Orange Village for a Public Celebration at SOPAC
![Healthcare Professionals Learn Benefits of Yoga for Seniors at Lester Senior Housing Community](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/93/60/ec4db001081daee334da9947a852.jpg)
Whippany, N.J. Residence Hosted Free CEU Seminar titled, "Supporting our Elders through Healing Yoga"; Seminar is Available to Healthcare Organizations and Senior Groups in Northern New Jersey
Older Adults with Cognitive Impairments Can Enjoy Drop-in Program with Supervised Activities, Lunch in Community's Memory Care Suite
South Orange Senior Living Community to Open 12 Apartments with Contemporary Touches in Late Fall
![Lester Senior Housing Community Celebrates National Assisted Living Week](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/c4/6b/29b35014de7503fdb6c108a8a1d1.jpg)
Seniors at the Weston Assisted Living Residence Enjoyed Sharing Fun Times, Art and More During Annual Observance
![Sept. 11: Area Seniors Are Invited to Celebrate National Assisted Living Week at Wine & Cheese Party at Lester Senior Housing Community](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/b3/0b/84c3bd755f163ce5707463874795.jpg)
Guests will Enjoy Socializing With Residents, Tour Community and New Memory Care Suite in the Senior Living Community's Assisted Living Residence
![Memoir Writers From Lester Senior Housing Community Have Work Set to Animation, World Premiere Screening in Tel Aviv](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/01/79/4200235b9f425ffd4a1fef175233.jpg)
Revolving Doors Program, Facilitated by ARTS By The People, Partnered Senior Writers in New Jersey With Animation Students From Israel's Holon Institute
![Dementia and Senior Care Professionals, Families Learn About Dementia Care at Lester Senior Housing Community](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/bf/94/fddefaa426b1c3b31f120cfdcbf3.jpg)
Attendees Tour Residence's New Memory Care Suite, Learn About Progression of Dementia and Importance of Providing Comfort to Those with Memory Disorders
Attendees will Hear Helpful Information on Ways to Comfort and Engage with Loved Ones with Dementia
![JCHC Participates in U.S.-Israel Conference on Aging and Hope With Life's Door in Jerusalem](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/13/9c/e07d9721fd22fd46ba12f36a90f7.jpg)
COO Laurie Loughney Attends Four-Day Workshop Series with JCC MetroWest Chaplaincy Director, Hospice Workers, Spiritual Care and Elder Care Professionals
![June 28: Jewish Community Housing Corporation to Host Symphony Concert for Residents and Area Seniors](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/78/b9/47781d96880d8e64ac3bf779af66.jpg)
Older Adults Are Invited to Enjoy a Special Afternoon of Music With the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra at the JCC in Whippany
![The Memory Care Suite at Lester Senior Housing Community is Coming Soon](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/20/2b/02e29078018b4e03921937f26609.jpg)
Senior Living Community will Offer "Person-Centered Care" in an Intimate Setting with Health Care Professionals Specially Trained through Nationally Recognized Accreditation Process
![Residents of Village Apartments of the Jewish Federation Enjoy Roaring 20s New Year Celebration](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/af/0a/b575846ba5636fc5b59b96365a11.jpg)
Period Attire and Jazz Age Music Usher in 2017 at JCHC Senior Living Community
![Lester Senior Housing Community Wins Silver Medal in Senior Living Category in 2016 Best of Essex Awards](https://cdn.nwe.io/files/x/8e/0e/487d4592818e64e5801325d1b7b4.jpg)
This is Third Year in a Row that the Whippany Retirement Community has Placed in Annual Suburban Essex Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards, in Recognition of Superior Service and Amenities