Page 2 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Hosts 2023 AJAS Leadership Summit CHELSEA, MA (June 2023) — Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, a highly respected leader in caring for seniors and the disabled, was the proud host of the 2023 Association of Jewish Aging Services (AJAS) Leadership Summit. Over 40 CEO’s and Executive Directors from across the nation came together at the Leonard Florence Center for Living. Affi liated with Chelsea Jewish Lifecare/Legacy Lifecare, the Leonard Florence Center is the country’s fi rst urban model Green House® skilled nursing facility and now cares for more individuals living with ALS than anywhere else in the world. Chelsea Jewish Lifecare CEO Barry Berman, Legacy Lifecare President & CEO Adam Berman and AJAS President & CEO Don Schulman welcomed the prominent group. Barry Berman, who has been CEO of the nonprofi t for the past 46 years, presented the fi rst session, explaining the unique history and mission of the organization. From a small wood-frame house in Chelsea that took care of a few elders to the sprawling campuses now in Chelsea (two locations), Winthrop and Peabody, Chelsea Jewish Lifecare has grown into a renown healthcare entity. Berman also discussed designing and building of the Leonard Florence Center as well as the Cohen Florence Levine Estates, which was the fi rst assisted living in Massachusetts to offer a subsidized tax credit program. Attendees had the opportunity to meet the residents of the Leonard Florence Center and hear, fi rsthand, their inspiring stories. “We are so appreciative to AJAS for the opportunity to tell our story to such a distinguished and talented group of individuals,” said Barry Berman. “These leaders set the stage for solving the complex challenges facing our aging population today.” Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes FOURTH OF JULY SPECIALS! Packs of 4 or 5 Premium Cigars or Buy the Box - All at Discount Prices! NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------tionally publicized incidents of anti-Semitic acts of violence and attempted destruction. Speakers included Joshua S. Levy, Acting United States Attorney, District of Massachusetts and Jeremy Yamin, Vice President of Security & Operations, Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Additionally, Annette Cooke, President ZDCoach discussed “C-Suite Executive Coaching: Early, Mid and Pre-Retirement Years,” providing learning approaches to promote self-awareness, change, and growth. The summit concluded with a panel discussion, led by Don Schulman, which focused upon “Operating Strategies in Our Senior Living Communities…2023 and Beyond.” Panelists included Mike King, Jewish Senior Life, Rochester, NY; Kathy Callnan, The Cedars, Portland, ME; Adam Berman, Legacy Lifecare Chelsea, MA; and Jeff Gopen, Jewish Home Life, Atlanta, GA. “Our relationship with Barry term rehab residences, ALS, MS and ventilator dependent specialized care residences, traditional and specialized assisted living options, memory care, independent living, adult day health, and homecare and hospice agencies that deliver customized and compassionate care. About Legacy Lifecare Legacy Lifecare Inc., a nonprofi t management resources collaborative, provides smallto-mid-sized organizations access to the infrastructure needed to succeed in today’s complex world. With deep expertise in strategy, fi nance, operations and support systems management, Legacy Lifecare enables its not-for-profi t affi liates to preserve their missions and identities while gaining access to sophisticated managerial services and collaborative opportunities ordinarily only available to larger organizations. The second session, entitled Community Security in Relation to Racism and Anti-Semitism, delved into the growing antiSemitism in the country. Two of Legacy Lifecare communities have been the recipients of naand Adam Berman and Chelsea Jewish Lifecare/Legacy Lifecare dates back many years,” said Don Shulman, President & CEO of AJAS.” I am excited to showcase these innovative homes to our members.” Adam Berman noted that it was meaningful for the organization to host the two day summit. “It was remarkable to have so many industry leaders together, exchanging ideas and brainstorming a wide range of topics.” Added Berman, “We are truly honored that AJAS chose our organization as the site for such an important event.” About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is redefi ning senior care and re-envisioning what life should be like for those living with disabling conditions. The eldercare community includes a wide array of skilled and short
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