Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

When first looking into senior living options, you may come across the term “supported independent living,” or “Independent Living with Assistance.” But what does that mean exactly and how does it differ from assisted living?  Independent living with support  is the best of both worlds for seniors who would like to continue to direct their lives, have increased socialization options, live in a secure community, with options for light assistance if needed. It is the middle ground between assisted living and just moving into an over 55 community. This type of senior living option also varies depending on the community that offers it. We think the independent living setup at Lester Senior Living in Morris County is truly unique and appealing to a wide variety of independent-minded seniors. Benefits of Independent Living with Support at Lester Senior Living  Perhaps one of the first and most important aspects of Lester Independent Senior Living is that it is truly separat...

This centuries-old cookie is a staple in our culture. Even though Mandelbrot has been around for so long, there are many different variations to enjoy. Variations that include dried fruit, nuts, and even sprinkles! But for today, we’re going to share the signature recipe from our chefs at Lester Senior Living. Did we mention it includes chocolate chips?  Yum.  Mandelbrot Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1 ½ tsp baking powder 3 eggs 1 cup sugar ½ cup chocolate chips 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract 1 cup melted butter or extra virgin olive oil ¼ tsp salt Mandelbrot Directions: Grab a large glass bowl and mix the flour, baking powder and salt together and set aside.  In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth.  After it’s smooth, whisk in the butter or olive oil, the vanilla extract and almond extract.  Combine this mixture with the flour, baking powder and salt you set aside earlier unti...

With the winter holidays coming and caregivers planning some time off, concern for senior loved ones is also on the horizon for many people. Who will watch out for mom and dad’s daily needs while I’m away? And, will their interests be attended to in ways that will keep them happy and safe? These concerns are even more magnified when your loved one suffers from a memory loss condition.  For older adults with dementia, Lester Senior Living provides  short-term respite stays  in our Memory Care Suite. These stays allow seniors with memory disorders to enjoy the safety, security and warmth of a true home-away-from-home, with personalized attention from specially trained caregivers who support each resident’s needs. This is an extension of our assisted living respite program. All respite stays are available for anywhere from ten days to two months, ideal for when family members or regular caregivers are away for short periods of time or need a break. Respite care for senio...

Alzheimer’s disease is a diagnosis that not only your loved one, but the whole family as well. Life is going to change, and mom or dad will require more help and supervision on a day to day basis. The degree of this help will vary depending on what stage your loved one is at in the disease. In most cases, Alzheimer’s symptoms manifest slowly through three stages: mild, moderate, and severe. However, everyone who has this memory disorder experiences symptoms differently. If you are a  caregiver to someone with Alzheimer’s , our professional memory care team at Lester Senior Living has compiled different ways to navigate each stage of this disease, so you can better help your loved one.   Caring for a loved one with mild Alzheimer’s disease People with mild Alzheimer’s often live independent lives, caring for themselves, driving, paying bills and meeting up with friends. However, they may experience memory lapses, lose things, forget what they just heard, or be una...