Los Angeles Jewish Health

Intergenerational fun was in full swing as students from Legacy Academy joined residents at Joyce Eisenberg-Keefer Medical Center for games, laughter, and some friendly competition! ❤️

📚✨ A legacy that will inspire generations. Last month, Los Angeles Jewish Health unveiled Tanya's Gift, a sculpture dedicated to the memory of Dr. Rosalyn Heyman—a beloved supporter, philanthropist, and friend. Created by noted local artist Jonathan Bickart, the sculpture depicts a young girl sitting atop a stack of books, a tribute to Heyman's distinguished career as a pioneering figure in the Los Angeles education landscape. The piece also features a small lending library, reflecting her lifelong passion for education and learning.

Celebrating tradition, community, and a little ice cream! 🍦

On the eve of Shavuot, it is customary to enjoy dairy products, such as cheese, milk, and blintzes instead of meat. In this spirit, before the traditional Shavuot service, residents of Grancell Village gathered to enjoy a delicious ice cream tasting. From the six flavors sampled, salted caramel emerged as the champion.

A behind-the-scenes looks at emergency preparedness 👀🚨

Simulating a campus disaster scenario, leaders and staff from multiple departments reviewed response plans, tackled realistic challenges, and strengthened crisis coordination. The exercise highlighted our team's strong coordination and quick decision-making, focused on keeping residents, visitors, and staff safe and supported during an emergency.

Learning, teamwork, and compassionate care 💙

The Auerbach Geriatric Psychiatry Unit hosted its annual Skills Days, providing dedicated time for staff to strengthen and refine the specialized skills needed to care for older adults receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment. The hands-on training sessions focused on key patient interventions, safety practices, and evidence-based approaches that support positive outcomes.

✨ “The Magic is YOU!” ✨ At LAJH we celebrated the people who make our impact possible — our dedicated employees. Staff Appreciation Week gave us a chance to recognize the compassion, skill, and care that our team brings to residents, families, and one another.

This year, the theme was “Excellence in Senior Care…the Magic is YOU!” Staff came together to participate in activities such as the “Magic Star Makers Employee Recognition,” “Cast Your Own Spell,” and the always popular “No Talent Required Variety Show.” They also enjoyed mystical meals including “enchanted donuts,” “spellbinding smoothies,” “magical morning breakfast,” and a “Power-Up Abraca-BBQ Cookout.” The staff truly provides the special spark behind so many extraordinary moments every day, and residents cherished the opportunity to say thank you.

Whether providing direct care, supporting operations behind the scenes, welcoming families, preparing meals, maintaining the campuses, or offering a kind word during a difficult moment, each member of our team contributes meaningfully to the lives of the seniors we serve.

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These old birds are wild! #ladiesnight

Blastoff! 🚀 Rosanne Sachson, NASA Solar System Ambassador, spoke at the We the Seniors Club about the science and excitement of NASA's space exploration mission.

Fun fact: Sachson also designed JPL's innovative Flight System Testbed in Pasadena!‍ 🛰

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Los Angeles Jewish Health celebrated the mothers and mother figures who provide strength and care to everyone around them. Time spent with generations of family over brunch and music brought smiles to everyone!