Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

  Did you ever take the time to bake your own bagels at home? It may not be the quickest recipe, but it can be a great bonding experience to have with your kids and senior parents. Not to mention, there’s a good chance you already have all the ingredients already at home! The only two ingredients or supplies that you may not have on hand are a Dutch oven and active dry yeast. Luckily, yeast can be purchased at your local supermarket and a good-quality Dutch oven can be purchased pretty inexpensively from Amazon. So, what are you waiting for? Bake some bagels, fill them with lox and you’re ready to roll! Get it? Bagels… rolls…  Without further ado, here is the JCHC’s signature bagel recipe.  Ingredients for Bagels: Active dry yeast (1 teaspoon) Egg yolk (1) Warm milk (1¼ cups) Softened butter (½ cup) All purpose flour (3 ¾ – 4 ¼ cups) Sugar (2 tablespoons) Salt (1 teaspoon) Olive oil for greasing  Everything bagel seasoning (optional) Directions for Baking Bagels: Fir...

  We know that Shavuot commemorates spring harvest and the giving of the Torah, but it helps to go over the finer details to get a better understanding of this Jewish holiday. Especially, since there are specific traditions that tie into the commemoration of Shavuot. The senior care team at the JCHC has compiled information about Shavuot that addresses what the holiday represents, when it occurs typically, and most importantly, how to celebrate!  What is Shavuot?  Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks, is the second of the three major Jewish festivals that has major significance  both historically and agriculturally. (The other two festivals are Passover and Sukkot.) In the agricultural sense, Shavuot commemorates the time when the first fruits of spring were harvested and brought to the Temple, also known as Hag ha-Bikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruits). Historically, it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, also referred to as Hag Matan Tor...

  When was the last time you talked to mom and dad about going to their doctor for a routine check-up? Are you already dreading the conversation with them? It can be tough to talk to your senior parents about their health as they grow older, especially if you think it’s time to consider an assisted living option. If you’re thinking mom and dad might benefit from an assisted living community like Lester Senior Living in Morris County, you may also be wondering what’s the best way to approach the subject. Luckily, our assisted living  team in Whippany, NJ has put a list together of the best ways to discuss an assisted living community with mom and dad.  How to transition your senior parents into assisted living Truly listen and observe . There’s a chance that you might not be offering the right solution for mom and dad. Everyone wants what is best for their parents, but before you offer your opinion on what that is, you need to fully understand their feelings and day-to-day...

    A key way to retain independence as you age is to keep your muscles strong and active. Oftentimes, muscle loss is a natural part of aging, and can have a lasting effect on your overall health, mobility and balance. That’s why it’s important to understand what causes age-related muscle loss and take necessary steps to prevent it from happening. Our assisted living team in Morris County has identified the causes of this type of muscle loss and three major ways to prevent this from happening.  What Causes Age-Related Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia)?  The medical term for muscle loss related to age progression is sarcopenia. Our bodies regulate the signals for muscle growth and muscle teardown, keeping them in equal balance usually. However, as we grow older, our bodies become more resistant to the growth signals, making it easier and more common for muscle loss to happen. Here are some factors that can bring on sarcopenia: Not consuming enough protein or calories daily....