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Staying at home during a pandemic is tough. Staying at home in the role of a caregiver is even tougher. That’s why self-care is the greatest gift caregivers can give themselves this holiday season. It may surprise you to learn that 53 million Americans – nearly one in five –…

I am thankful for all the staff, in all departments, that come to work everyday to do their jobs in order to make the quality of life so much better for the those we care for. Every person makes such a big difference in our Residents lives. Healthcare workers are…

You don’t have to give away your inheritance to live in a nursing home. Neither do you need to worry that you’ll be giving up all of your rights. There are plenty of myths out there about long-term care facilities. Here’s what you need to know. Myth #1: Nursing home…

Early Voters at SGLC Celebrate 19th Amendment by sharing their voting experiences. The first generations of women who voted in America knew a little something about the power of democracy. Just ask the residents at Seashore Gardens Living Center. Their grandmothers and mothers voted in those first elections so their…

Being away from a loved one is never easy. Being apart from them during a pandemic can be downright nerve wracking. As our nation closed down in March, and we all worked to make sense of our new normal, the management and staff at Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC) leapt…

Martin H. Klein, LNHA, CALA, President and CEO It all began on July 6, 1970. While awaiting his teaching certificate to be processed, Marty Klein started a summer job with the Hebrew Old Age Home in Atlantic City. It was to be a temporary position, to help out his neighbor,…

You may think the coronavirus created a “new normal,” but we’ve seen this all before. Those of us who weathered World War II know a thing or two about surviving a global crisis. These are some of the lessons learned from World War II. We were born in the midst…

We know it’s important to exercise. Now we have one more important reason to get moving. As we attempt to navigate safe and effective ways to not only survive but thrive during the current COVID-19 pandemic, there’s one thing that we can do to protect our brain health: exercise. Aerobic…

As of today, Wednesday, 4/29/20, our residents are doing well. However, this week we have sent two notifications to our main emergency contacts, residents and staff. Notifications are made if either a resident or staff member is under suspicion or diagnosed positive with the virus. We communicated and received guidance from the Atlantic…

It’s tough enough dealing with a pandemic. But for those with dementia, it’s truly unsettling. How can caregivers keep their loved ones safe while coping with the additional stress? Life before the coronavirus presented its share of challenges for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia.  Dealing with a loved…