Boredom is a frequent complaint amongst older adults—being unable to enjoy the activities they once loved can be difficult. Crafting presents a solution to such problems. There are so many benefits to creative arts for seniors: encouraging social...
Read moreThe Jewish Afterlife … And Getting There Gently
Most of us prefer not to contemplate our own mortality. We do, however, like to laugh about it, listen to music about it and watch movies that do it for us. At this intellectually stimulating presentation you will laugh, cry and ponder the...
Read moreHow to Get Organized!
Presented by Wilf At Home At The East Brunswick Jewish Center Thursday November 5th at 12 noon Learn Techniques to help you with being organized in your everyday life. Remember important appointments, dates and goals. The program includes Lunch...
Read moreNutrition Tips For Older Adults
As we age, our dietary needs change, so making the proper adjustments to the food we eat is essential to living a healthy life. Proper nutrition can sharpen the mind, help you live longer and overall, make you feel good. The Changes Our bodies...
Read moreThe Shop Smart, Do Good Event Day
Support The Wilf Campus Foundation Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Westfield Lord & Taylor 609 North Avenue, Westfield, NJ. 9am – 11pm. Extended hours. Ticket Cost: Only $5.00 The Wilf Campus Foundation receives 100% of the proceeds from...
Read moreBruce Birnberg on Hospice Panel
Bruce Birnberg, Executive Director of Stein Hospice [3rd from left], joined a distinguished panel of non-profit hospices facilitated by National Hospice & Palliative Care’s, Sue Lyn Schramm [2nd from left], in Virginia on...
Read moreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent Dementia?
Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and protection against cancer and diabetes, but new research is showing that it may also play an important role in mental health. After a recent study, scientists are suggesting that those over the age of...
Read moreManaging Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress in the Older Population
Date: Friday, November 13, 2015 Time: 8:30-12:30 PM. Brunch will be served. Place: The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus (Wilentz Residence building) 360 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. Presenter: Dr. Irit Felsen, Ph.D, NJ Licensed Psychologist...
Read moreThe Knitting Project 2015
Calling all Knitters and Crocheters Crocheters and knitters are crafting scarves for the staff members who work tirelessly year-round at the Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living as a way to show gratitude for the compassion and care they...
Read moreWilf Campus Breast Cancer Awareness Programs
DID YOU KNOW…One in 40 Ashkenazi Jews carries a BRCA gene mutation which greatly increases the risk of developing breast cancer, nearly 10 times the rate of the general population! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month we are hosting special...
Read moreIzzy Speaks
A Historic Evening With The One Armed Warrior Featuring Guest Speaker: Izzy Ezagui The One Armed Warrior: An Israeli soldier’s tale of struggle and perseverance Film : Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home front An inspiring...
Read moreCreating a Caring Community Together
The Joint Chaplaincy Committee, Wilf Campus for Senior Living, Jewish Federation in the Heart of New Jersey, Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties, Atlantic Health System, and Barnabas Health proudly offer Creating a...
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