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...
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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...
Read moreHealth and Wellness Day
Wilentz Senior Residence Wellness Day Sunday, October 11, 2015 Join the Fun 12-3pm This Fun and Educational Day includes: Free Wilentz Residence Bags!! First come, first serve!!! Tours of the Wilentz Residence at 1:45pm!!! Tai Chi Class 2-3pm...
Read moreOlder Adults Represent Generation Less Likely to Seek Help for Grieving Loss
Lois Staffin, MSW, LCSW, who volunteered her psychotherapy skills at The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, understands how older adults are less apt to open up about their deepest feelings – like grief – and more...
Read morePositivity & Hospice
Video provided by The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).
Read moreTips to Help You Manage Stress
Figuring out ways to de-stress yourself can sometimes be a challenge. Trying to undo the tension can just add more stress if you take the wrong approach. Below you will find recommended tips to help you manage your stress without visiting the...
Read moreHoliday Greeting From The CEO
As we usher in the new year 5776, it my pleasure to send greetings to the community on behalf of Wilf Campus and talk about all of the new and exciting ventures that have occurred since the last new year. I am thrilled that Wilf at Home, our...
Read moreTips for Coping with Alzheimer’s Disease
As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, it can be extremely worrying, overwhelming and frustrating to experience behavior problems such as wandering, aggressiveness, or hallucinations. Educating yourself on different ways to...
Read moreHigh Holiday Schedule
Rosh Hashanah Sukkot Sunday, Sept. 13 Sunday, Sept. 27 5:00 pm – Candle Lighting 5:00 pm – Candle Lighting 6:45 pm – Evening Services 6:45 pm – Evening Services Monday, Sept. 14 Monday, Sept. 28 9:30 am – Yom Tov...
Read moreHaving Trouble Sleeping? Use These Tips
Poor sleep is a common complaint in older adults, and as we age, our sleep patterns tend to change. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “44% of older persons experience one or more of the nighttime symptoms of insomnia at least a few...
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