WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel, a nursing facility with a rehabilitation center for subacute care, has just introduced the OmniVR, the first virtual rehabilitation system designed specifically for the needs of medically complex patients, including aging adults, according to a recent press release. At first glance, one might think the OmniVR is a […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Daughters of Israel’s Casino Night/Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament, a charity benefit for the home, took place on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Crystal Plaza in Livingston. The fun and enjoyable event, which was chaired by Thelma Florin, was underwritten by Valley National Bank. Picture are Gerald Lipkin, chairman, president and CEO of […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Daughters of Israel participated in a training course under the Healthcare Research and Educational Trust of NJ, a program of the NJ Hospital Association Institute for Quality and Patient Safety, to reduce health care-associated infection, or HAI, and catheter-associated urinary tract infections, or CAUTI, a common issue in older adults, particularly […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The Union Y’s Camp Chaverim came to visit Daughters of Israel on Friday, Aug. 12. The campers brought pre-Shabbat cheer to the residents with singing, dancing and chitchat. Photos Courtesy of Renee Glick
Public speaks in favor of advisory board
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Councilman Joe Krakoviak and several residents have demanded to know why an ordinance proposing a senior citizens advisory board was not included on the voting agenda during the Aug. 9 Township Council meeting. The ordinance, written by Krakoviak in conjunction with resident senior advocates Rosary Morelli and Leigh-Anne Zaolino, was submitted […]
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Daughters of Israel will host a benefit Casino Night on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Crystal Plaza, 305 West Northfield Road in Livingston. Admission is charged. For more information or to sign up, visit http://daughtersofisrael.org/CasinoNight/.
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The summer Olympics kicked off at Daughters of Israel on Aug. 5 with a festive opening ceremony. All week, residents participated in Olympics-related activities, including basketball, volleyball, a target toss, trivia, a Brazilian cooking challenge and more. Pictured is Rosan Mitola, one of the torch bearers at the opening ceremony at […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Assif Neisha, an LPN at Daughters of Israel, was presented with one of the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey’s Lester Z. Lieberman Humanism in Healthcare Awards at a July 18 ceremony, which took place at Crystal Plaza in Livingston. Pictured from left are HFNJ Chairwoman Beth Levithan, Neisha and, HFNJ Executive […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Rabbi Zvi Karpel, chaplain at Daughters of Israel in West Orange, was named “Healthcare Chaplain of the Year” on June 28 by the Rabbinical Council of America at the organization’s annual conference, which took place at the Woodcliff Lake Hilton. Photo Courtesy of Renee Glick
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Josiah and Loise Nganga, both staff members at Daughters of Israel, reaffirmed their wedding vows at the facility on June 24, celebrating 14 years together. Rabbi Zvi Karpel, chaplain at Daughters, officiated at the elaborate and festive ceremony, which also included a champagne fountain serving punch, delectable hors d’oeuvres and a […]