Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

  If your mom has just been diagnosed with a form of dementia, we want you to know that you’re not alone on this journey. Navigating this diagnosis for your loved one will take time as this is a new adjustment for the whole family, but with the right care program and support system in place – your loved one can still thrive with dementia. At Lester Senior Living, we’ve helped many people who have walked a mile in your shoes. Our specialized memory care suite is equipped with trained professionals, dementia-safe apartments, top of the line security measures and enriching cognitive activities to ensure your loved one is in the best hands possible. If you are looking into a professional memory care facility in NJ for mom, let us give you a quick guide on what you can expect from our team at Lester.  Personalized, around the clock care Our specially trained staff members are not only available morning to night to assist all of our residents , they also take the time out of ...

  We love our jewish traditions, especially if they involve comfort foods like kreplach! Besides being delicious, there is another major reason why we eat kreplach before holidays like Purim and Yom Kippur. The dumpling filling and its wrapper together represent a sort of meditation on our inner and outer selves as we approach a sacred holiday. In other words, we get to reflect on our thoughts while eating our beloved version of wonton dumplings. So, let’s get to it! Here is a classic kreplach recipe provided by our favorite chefs at Lester Senior Living . Dough Ingredients: Flour (2 ½ cups) Large egg (plus 1 large egg yolk) Water (½ cup) Kosher salt (a pinch) Filling Ingredients: Ground meat of your choice (1 cup) we recommend ground beef for classic kreplach or ground turkey for a more health-conscious alternative Small onion (sauteed) Black pepper and kosher salt to taste Cooking and Prep Time: Approx. 1 hr and 20 minutes (Possibly sooner if the dough is pr...

  As people, we have an innate desire to connect and feel secure. Whether we are sharing joy or sadness, knowing that someone else has truly heard us and can honestly say they have felt the same way, is a healing, comforting exchange. In other words, to be a part of other’s lives as they become a part of ours. As we grow older, this desire to socialize and connect becomes even more important – and at the same time, even more difficult to achieve. For parents and grandparents everywhere there is a struggle to find meaningful connections when they are living alone much of the time. To help senior citizens find these connections in a safe and caring environment, the Jewish Community Housing Corporation (JCHC) was formed back in 1982. Our community is rooted in Jewish values and traditions, but actively cares for residents of all faiths and backgrounds. Our role is to give residents living at our buildings in Morris and Essex County New Jersey the services, support and connections...