Category: Regency Staff Spotlight

A Dear Friend of Regency Celebrates Hanukkah at The White House!

A Dear Friend of Regency Celebrates Hanukkah at The White House!

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I am so very proud to inform you all that Regency feels a special connection to the recent Hanukkah celebration at the White House!!

At the White House’s recent annual Hanukkah celebration – attended by more than 400 people – officials used a Hanukkah Menorah from the collection of our esteemed Cardiologist, Dr. Aaron Feingold, who is credentialed at our Regency Jewish Heritage Postacute Center in Somerset, NJ!

Dr. Feingold is a dear friend of Regency Nursing Centers and actually houses a portion of his magnificent Menorah collection in a dedicated Museum located in the lobby of our facility and visible to all who wish to enjoy it!

President Obama noted “[America is] a place where no matter who you are you can always celebrate your faith. And that same spirit is reflected in the menorah that we’re about to light. It was designed by Manfred Anson who was born in Germany in 1922. And as a child he lived through the horrors of Kristallnacht, and later lost a brother to the Holocaust. But Manfred escaped…he sought a place where he could live his life and practice his religion free from fear. So for Manfred and millions like him, that place was ultimately America. And Manfred passed away last year, but during his life he designed this special menorah, with a model of the Statue of Liberty at the base of each candle…a reminder that our country endures as a beacon of hope and of freedom wherever you come from, whatever your faith.”

Anson created this Hanukkah menorah in 1986 in honor of his adopted home. The Statues of Liberties that top this ritual object are each marked with important dates in Jewish history from the Exodus from Egypt to the founding of Israel. The statuettes were case from a souvenir that Anson, an avid collector of Americana, had acquired.

To see the lighting of the Anson Hanukkah menorah and the ceremony, please view this film.

This Hanukkah menorah was donated by Dr. Aaron Feingold in honor of Zara Feingold and Rachel Feingold and can be found in the Museum’s permanent exhibition again on Dec 20.

And now some photos!

THE PRESIDENT HELPING OUT WITH THE CANDLE LIGHTING
THE PRESIDENT HELPING OUT WITH THE CANDLE LIGHTING
THE INVITATION
THE INVITATION
OUR DEAR FRIEMD, DR. FEINGOLD
OUR DEAR FRIEMD, DR. FEINGOLD
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HISTORY OF THE MENORAH USED IN THE CEREMONY
THE BEAUTIFUL MENORAH AFTER THE LIGHTING!
THE BEAUTIFUL MENORAH AFTER THE LIGHTING!
PRESIDENT AND FAMILY LOOKING ON...
PRESIDENT AND FAMILY LOOKING ON…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessed Snow and Joy at Regency Senior Rehab Centers in NJ!

Blessed Snow and Joy at Regency Senior Rehab Centers in NJ!

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This morning I left the house early for a brisk 3 mile run. Lo and behold about a mile into the run it started to snow! Blessed snow! The first such storm of the winter! By the time I got home, I was coated and my glasses were rendered useless.

I was energized and pumped for another day at our splendid Regency Nursing Homes!

The snow really has a way of bringing out the Holiday spirit!

Our very own Frank D. of Regency Park in Hazlet certainly agrees!

Here he is knee deep in the joyous task of applying the finishing touches to the 2 west dayroom tree.

He looks enthused and so are we!

Frank D. looks pretty happy about the tree on 2 west!
Frank D. looks pretty happy about the tree on 2 west!

 

You know, last winter I posted a blog and picture of Regency Park during the first snow of the winter.

That was right here.

Well, here we are in the thick of the first storm of this winter and I’ve got an identical photo for you!

Take a look:

Snow at Regency!!
Snow at Regency!!

 

REGENCY JEWISH HERITAGE CELEBRATES AND MAINTAINS TRADITIONS

REGENCY JEWISH HERITAGE CELEBRATES AND MAINTAINS TRADITIONS

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Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 380 DeMott Lane, Somerset, celebrate the lighting of the menorah candles with residents, patients and family members, each year commemorating Hanukkah.  The distinctive event was held in the lobby of the facility with a special presentation offered by Cardiologist, Dr. Aaron Feingold.  Dr. Feingold houses his antique menorah collection at the facility for all to appreciate.  The collectible menorahs are displayed in a special glassed area directly in the lobby area at the facility for all that enter the building to observe and enjoy the extraordinary and historic collection.

Rabbi Reichman, one of the two Rabbis at the Center, is an integral part of the Regency family, and participated in the ceremony.  While Rabbi Reichman provides many services at the facility on a regular basis, he offers daily Mincha services in the synagogue at the facility, as well as lively discussions amongst the residents and patients, provides counsel to those who may need a kind ear, or just a hand to hold.

A wonderful array of food was offered at the ceremony, along with all the festivities.  Dr. Feingold is pictured giving his presentation regarding the menorahs and celebrates with the residents and patients.  Also pictured is Rabbi Reichman and resident, Moe Wineberg join together in lighting the menorah candle.

For further information about the facility, call 732-873-2000, or visit www.regencynursing.com.

Take a look at a few pictures:

Dr. Feingold
Dr. Feingold
Rabbi Reichman helps a Regency Resident Light The Menorah!
Rabbi Reichman helps a Regency Resident Light The Menorah!

Submitted for publication by Marie Barnes, Corporate Marketing Director.

Thank You Regency Nursing Staff! You Guys Are Inspirational!

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We are incredibly busy these days at Regency Nursing Centers with the many postacute rehabilitation patients who are coming to us in droves from the local hospitals.

Our dedicated staff works incredibly hard to ensure a smooth welcome and acclimation period for all of our incoming residents. There are a myriad number of things to address, like bed allocation, assigning doctors, making sure the patient is comfortable, etc.

I had to run an errand a bit earlier, so I stopped off at the local Dunkin Donuts to buy our staff some pastries as a small token of thanks for their unceasing and tireless efforts!!

THEY ARE ALL AWESOME AND INSPIRATIONAL!!

I’VE NEVER SEEN SUCH COMPASSION ANYWHERE ELSE!

Take a look:

I am on 3 west with Emerson on my left and Jay on my right! Two Regency superstars!
I am on 3 west with Emerson on my left and Jay on my right! Two Regency superstars!

Happy Holiday From Regency Nursing Centers!!

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Happy Holiday Everyone!!!

Whether you are celebrating Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, or both, there is so much to be thankful for!

At Regency Postacute Rehabilitation and Nursing Centers, we are thankful for so very much!

We are thankful for our wonderful residents and their families. We are thankful that they are thriving in our warm and caring environments. We are thankful that they will enjoy our superb slate of activities, concerts and festive meals today.

On a personal and professional level, I am thankful for so much.

I am thankful for my wonderful family, for our health and for the fantastic community we live in.

I’m thankful to you all for reading this blog, which has become a true source of industry information and Regency feedback in a relatively short period of time. Our traffic is increasing by leaps and more and more folks are engaging with us to our great delight!

I am thankful to our beloved Founder, Mr. Gross, who has created Nursing Centers which are the envy of the Healthcare industry. With impeccable integrity, inspiring leadership, grace and passionate compassion, he has fashioned an oasis of tranquility and senior care in every City lucky enough to have a Regency center in its midst.

Mr. David Gross; Founder and President
Mr. David Gross; Founder and President

I cannot think of a better place to work, where “the caring literally comes to life, every single day!”

I am thankful to my colleagues in all of our facilities and to our admissions teams which I am a part of, for treating our residents as we would wish for our own loved ones to be treated.

I am thankful to Mr. Tzvi Gross and Mr. Al Morris of our administration for their exceptional talents and tactical support in all Regency facilities Statewide.

Tzvi Gross of our Administration!
Tzvi Gross of our Administration!
Right to Left: Joshua Craven, AIT, Al Morris
Right to Left: Al Morris, Joshua Craven

I am thankful to the families of our residents who work with us in good faith and mutual collaboration everyday for the sake and wellbeing of our shared loved ones!

Finally, I am thankful to our hundreds of patients and residents who love us as we love them and make up the most precious component that is the very fabric of our Regency family!

Oh…..and if I could digress for just a second..

Did you know that today is a big day for running and races in general! There are a plethora of “Turkey Trots” and events across the country.

Eat the turkey, but don't run like a turkey!!
Eat the turkey, but don’t run like a turkey!!

I’m here in our admissions department today, so I wont be participating in any races (although I did run 5 miles solo this morning), but I did come up with our own version of the “Turkey Trot” in honor of the Holiday, which I’d like to label, “The Regency Trot!”

Here is my inaugural logo!

REGENCY NURSING CENTERS: AN OASIS IN EVERY COMMUNITY!
REGENCY NURSING CENTERS: AN OASIS IN EVERY COMMUNITY!
A Heartfelt Testimonial For Regency Nursing Centers. Wow!

A Heartfelt Testimonial For Regency Nursing Centers. Wow!

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I’ll let the picture and text speak for me in this posting.

I just received this a few moments ago from a family member and it brought tears to my eyes.

First the pictures and then the text beneath it.

Inside of Card
Inside of Card
Face of the card
Face of the card

Here is the text inside of the card:

“3rd floor staff and Judah

The wonderful and compassionate care you gave my dad, Al S___, means so much more than words can ever say.

My Dad passed peacefully on Sunday night, 11/24/13. I will never forget the kindness and care he received from you and your staff.

With gratitude!

Sincerely,

Patti S.

You were great!”

Regency Nursing Centers NJ, Typhoon Haiyan Relief Drive!

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In the wake of the recent devastating Typhoon Haiyan which slammed into the Philippines causing tragic death and devastation to lives and property, there has been an outpouring of global support for the victims and their families.

At Regency Nursing and Postacute Centers, where many of our wonderful caregivers and staff are originally from the Philippines (and still have family living there who were no doubt impacted by the tragic destruction), we acutely feel the pain and loss in the wake of this tragedy.

We are always at the forefront of supplying aid and comfort whenever, wherever and however it is needed.

We stepped up to the challenge during Hurricane Sandy and we are doing it again today.

As I write these lines, we are in the recreation room putting together massive boxes of essential food and clothing for shipping overseas to the survivors and their families!

This project and others like it, is done of our own initiative and with purity of heart. It is a great source of pride for our beloved President to see and oversee Regency’s involvement in every worthy cause and charitable endeavor!!

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