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Erin Luurtsema

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A Family Affair

Betsey Ford-Ochs has always loved to run. It was a great way to work out, and as it turned out, good for stress relief, too. As she began the process of helping her parents transition into a nursing home back in 2018, that’s when she began running in earnest. “It’s…
Erin Luurtsema
April 26, 2023
Testimonial

10 Years Running

Alzheimer’s and dementia are nothing new to Nicole Goodson, SGLC Director of Rehabilitation. When she was a graduate student, she did her thesis on Pick’s Disease, also known as frontotemporal dementia. At the time, her father-in-law was dying from it. “It’s heartbreaking to go through it,” said Nicole, and I…
Erin Luurtsema
April 26, 2023
Testimonial

For our mother

When Frank and Jayne Marascio hear about mom Josephine’s gardening activities and weekly circles, they are overcome with gratitude. Josephine Marascio is a third-year resident battling dementia, and it hasn’t always been easy. “My mother had been in two other places before finding her forever home here,” said Frank. “The…
Erin Luurtsema
April 24, 2023
News

“For the love of my residents”

Ask any resident at Seashore Gardens Living Center about Katrina Schnepp, and you’re sure to get a big smile. As Director of Social Services, Katrina is an integral part of their lives, and often considered part of their family as well. She has helped them celebrate joys and navigate sorrows.…
Erin Luurtsema
April 24, 2023
Testimonial

“Because Betty Did”

Betty Rundio loved to walk. She’d walk in the predawn hours, before she went to work, carrying a flashlight to guide her way. She was a well-known sight in the neighborhood, often finishing before the school buses did their first pickups. Walking was a constant in Betty’s life, so it…
Erin Luurtsema
April 24, 2023
News

Board of Seashore Gardens Living Center reaches agreement to sell home Seamless ownership transition for residents and staff planned with Atlas Healthcare Group

GALLOWAY TWP., NJ — The Board of Seashore Gardens Living Center announced today that an agreement has been reached to sell the home to Atlas Healthcare Group. The Board cited fiscal challenges, particularly the persistent and increasing gap between Medicaid reimbursement rates and the cost of caring for residents, as…
Erin Luurtsema
April 17, 2023
News

The Elderly and the Holidays

Assisted Living residents at Seashore Gardens Living Center enjoy a special connection during the holiday season and year-round. With beloved traditions, festive food, and an abundance of family and friends, the holidays are filled with cherished memories. Yet when our loved ones reach a certain age, mobility issues and other…
Erin Luurtsema
December 20, 2022
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