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The International Holocaust Remembrance Day has been designated on January 27th. This international memorial day honors the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism and to develop educational programs to help prevent future genocides. In addition, this day puts light to the history of Auschwitz concentration camp being…

2023 is here, and this is the time to reflect on the past year we have all had in 2022, and take those lessons with us into the new year. This year has had trials and tribulations for us all. We can all look back on the year we’ve experienced appreciate all of the wonderful…

Christmas, being a Christian festival, is celebrated each year in order to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. People from all over the world observe this religious and secular tradition on December 25. The popularity of Christmas surged a lot during the Middle Ages as many liturgical celebrations took place. It was the 15th century…

Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Rededication, commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem following its desecration by Syrian Greeks in 164 BCE. Despite being a late addition to the Jewish liturgical calendar, the eight-day Hanukkah festival has become a cherished and cheerful holiday. It is also known as the Festival of Lights,…

Rosh Hashanah this year is held from September 25-27.  This holiday begins on the first day of Tishrei, and it marks the beginning of the civil year. It also marks the beginning of a 10-day period of soul searching and contemplation that concludes with Yom Kippur. Traditionally, this period of 10 days, the Days of…

“Every Laurel Bay community member has a story to tell and wisdom to share, and Dana finds great pleasure in learning everyone’s story.” Thank you to TAPinto Middletown for taking the time to speak with our Director of Recreation, Dana, and her goals in developing the 5 pillars of well-being.   https://www.tapinto.net/towns/middletown/sections/senior-life/articles/meet-dana-derobertis-director-of-recreation-at-laurel-bay-health-and-rehabilitation  

During Autism Awareness Month we want to focus on what Autism is and understanding the need for acceptance of people with Autism. Autism is a neurological developmental disability with an estimated prevalence of one to two percent of the American and worldwide population. The diversity of the disability means that each person’s individual experience of…

National Doctor’s Day is celebrated in honor or all physician, medical professionals and doctors for their dedicated services. This day is to spotlight the achievements and devotion of all medical professionals who work and serve others round the clock to save lives. It’s a day celebrated for acknowledging the services of doctors and their huge…

The month of March is National Social Work Month. It aims to recognize and celebrate the dedication and empathy social workers across the country deliver, while providing services to children and adults in need. Social workers are advocates, advisors, counselors, and facilitators in schools, clinics, businesses, and government offices. Social work can be emotionally draining,…

Laurel Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center’s Director of Business Development, Shoshana Stein, joined Senior Citizens Activities Network – SCAN to discuss care terms that are often heard, but may not be understood. Tune into their insightful conversation. For specific questions, call our Senior Hotline – Resource for Seniors and Caregivers: Call 973-868-9701.