Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan NJ

  The idea of transitioning to assisted living can be daunting, both for seniors and their families. Thinking about the uncertainty of a new environment, coupled with the fear of permanent change, can often be overwhelming. However, there’s a solution that offers a trial run of assisted living without the long-term commitment. At JCHC’s Lester Senior Living in Morris County, NJ , respite care is designed to provide seniors with a taste of the community’s offerings during a temporary stay. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what makes respite care great at Lester Senior Living, highlighting the benefits and how it serves as a gateway to assisted living. A Flexible Stay to Suit Your Needs One of the key benefits of our respite services is the flexibility. Respite stays can range from two weeks to two months, providing a variety of options to meet different needs and schedules. Whether your loved one needs a short-term stay while recovering from an illness or surger

  We do more than break bread at our senior communities, especially at Lester Senior Living. At our assisted living community in Morris County , our residents are all about the food. Eating the food, talking about each dish and sharing meals with others – there’s really nothing like it. We’re proud to say we’ve truly made food an experience here. Especially now that we’ve renovated the café and community dining room, residents are even more comfortable to sit back and stay awhile. Experience what it’s like for seniors to dine at Lester by watching the video below.  Benefits of Seniors Who Eat Together Improved Nutrition Did you know dining with a companion can enhance an older adult’s nutritional intake significantly? When meals are shared, seniors are more likely to explore new foods and eat a broader range of nutrients. This is crucial because as people age, their bodies require increased amounts of specific nutrients, such as vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin D. These nu

  Throw chicken tenderloins on the grill to make Grilled Chicken Sofrito, a tomato and pepper based sauce, packed with flavor and spice! Did you know this recipe goes all the way back to the 1920’s? Chicken sofrito originated from the cooks at Adath Israel, a small and welcoming Orthodox synagogue that was established by Polish Jews during that time period. The culinary team at Lester Senior Living sure is glad this recipe is still alive and well, as it’s the perfect summer dish. Grilled chicken sofrito is light, flavorful and pretty good for you as far as nutrition is concerned. If you’re looking for something new to serve your BBQ guests, give this one a try – it’s bound to turn up the heat! Ingredients for Chicken Marinade 1 ½  pounds boneless chicken tenderloins ¼ cup lime juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin and chili powder combined 1 Tablespoon soy sauce Ingredients for Homemade Sofrito 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large onion, di

  There are folks in their 30’s and 40’s who pay lots of money every month for a personal trainer. While these trainers are expensive experts on exercises for strength and movement, you can also think of them as professional motivators.  And as we get older, it turns out that the motivation to get up and exert oneself is in increasingly short supply. Implicit in the many activities and exercise classes at our community are our own professional motivators, free of charge, and the residents who benefit from them. Let’s take a closer look at the fitness leaders at Lester Senior Living, as well as a few of the most popular classes they provide our independent seniors in Morris County. Sit and Be Fit with Kendra Rather than telling you how wonderful of a person Kendra is, we’d rather show you. Watch our video below to “Meet” Kendra, the Activity Assistant at JCHC’s Lester Senior Living:  Kendra leads many activities here, but one of the most popular classes is Sit and Be Fit.