Blog & Stories
Meet Marshall Stoltz
Marshall Stoltz’ faith is such an important part of his life. For instance, Marshall had a big meeting with his book publisher, Simon & Schuster. But the meeting went long and it was just about time for Passover Seder. He and his brother, Dr. Don Stoltz, left the...
Jewish Pavilion: A Fun Way To Honor A Mother’s Memory
Jane Edelstein’s life seems like the synopsis of a movie. She graduates college and moves to New York City – and has a great career and life in publishing. So why is she so involved in The Jewish Pavilion? “I was close to my mother, who passed away in 2014, and was...
How to Prepare for a Hospital Stay By Nancy Ludin, CEO of the Jewish Pavilion
I have a dear friend who went into the hospital for a hip replacement and never came out. It is very important to do lots of advance planning prior to a stay at a hospital. If possible, have someone stay with you in the hospital. Designate an emergency contact tin...
Don’t Fall!!! By Nancy Ludin, CEO of the Jewish Pavilion
A large number of calls at the Orlando Senior Help Desk (40) 678-9363 come from family members after their loved one has fallen. There are so many reasons a senior may fall such as body weakness, vitamin D Deficiency, Difficulty with waking and balance, medications...
Passover Seder Featured on Spectrum News 13
This Passover, The Jewish Pavilion has brought Seder to hundreds of seniors throughout Central Florida. These are individuals who may not have any other means of celebrating this holiday. Even several non-Jewish residents joined us to celebrate. We were honored that...
Living with a Companion/Aide
Assuming that you have hired an aide from a home health care agency, you can expect a lot of support in easing your anxieties. It is the agency’s job to answer your questions in advance and resolve any issues that arise. The key to facilitating your satisfaction and...
Meet Susan Bernstein
Nearly all her life, Susan Bernstein worked to educate children, whether it was working in the classroom or running educational programs at synagogues. Today, though, her passion is seniors, bringing joy to their lives through her work at The Jewish Pavilion. “It’s...
Questions you should ask Before Choosing a Nursing Home
Odor: Does it smell- We are in an era where nursing facilities and hospitals pay extra for specially designed, odor-neutralizing waxes and paint, so a facility should not smell. A smell may mean that diapers are not changed as frequently as they could be. Medical...
Parkinson’s Disease Psychosis by CEO Nancy Ludin
Many people are aware of Parkinson’s symptoms such as tremors but few are aware of that psychosis may occur. As Parkinson’s Disease progresses, up to 40 percent of the approximately one million Americans living with the illness will develop psychotic symptoms,...
Five Wishes by CEO Nancy Ludin
The Five Wishes program was developed as the first advance care plan to address personal, emotional, and spiritual wishes, in addition to medical treatment. It’s called the “living will with heart and soul” because it’s based on what is most important – being able to...