Abramson Senior Care News
Abramson Senior Care’s COVID-19 Response
Thursday May 7, 2020
Please read our response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
Abramson's Palliative Care Program Receives Generous Naming Gift
Tuesday January 14, 2020
Abramson's palliative care program is now the Lila H. Levin Palliative Care Program.
Abramson Home Care Named as a Top Agency of the 2019 ABILITY HomeCare Elite
Friday January 3, 2020
Abramson Home Care was recognized for the third year as an elite home care agency.
Abramson Senior Care Services Receive "Best" Designations from U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek
Wednesday November 6, 2019
Abramson Senior Care Services receive "Best" designations from U.S. News and World Report and Newsweek.
A Celebration of Caring - Abramson Senior Care Holds 29th Annual Gala
Monday October 28, 2019
Our 29th annual gala honored Andi and Scott Barsky.
Abramson Senior Care Honors Donors at Pre-Gala Event at Zahav
Thursday September 19, 2019
Special contributors to the Family Album were honored for their generous support of Abramson Senior Care.
Abramson Senior Care Recognizes Exceptional Caregiver at Annual PAL Award
Tuesday September 10, 2019
Abramson Senior Care honored exceptional caregiver Fara Dornevil-Pierre at the 2019 Phyllis Abramson Licht (PAL) Award Ceremony.
Abramson Senior Care Opens Short-Term Rehabilitation Center at Lankenau Medical Center
Thursday August 1, 2019
Abramson Senior Care brings its industry leading short-term rehabilitation program to Main Line Philadelphia.
Caregiver Honored with Leah Berman Award
Friday March 1, 2019
Caregiver honored at the seventh annual Leah Berman Award.
Abramson Center Celebrates at 28th Annual Rainbow Ball
Wednesday November 7, 2018
"Celebrating Partnerships" was the theme of the 28th annual Rainbow Ball which honored Ann and Richard Frankel with the Family Award, Abramson's highest honor.
Abramson Center Honors Donors at Pre-Gala Event
Thursday September 20, 2018
The Abramson Center thanked special contributors to the Rainbow Ball Family Album at the annual Pre-Ball Party.
Abramson Center Recognizes Nursing Assistant at 2018 PAL Award
Thursday August 30, 2018
The Abramson Center honored an exceptional caregiver at the annual Phyllis Abramson Licht (PAL) Award Ceremony.
Barbara Lincow Recognized by Abramson Auxiliary
Thursday April 26, 2018
Barbara Lincow was honored at a tribute luncheon hosted by the Abramson Auxiliary.
Abramson Center Honors Dedicated Caregiver with Leah Berman Award
Tuesday March 20, 2018
Abramson Center holds annual Leah Berman Award to recognize a caregiver at the Mildred Shor Inn who goes above and beyond.
Abramson Center Supporters Gather in Florida
Friday January 26, 2018
Friends and trustees of the Abramson Center for Jewish Life gathered for the annual Florida Board Meeting.
Special Contributors Honored at Pre-Ball Party
Thursday September 14, 2017
Special donors to the Abramson Center's Rainbow Ball Family Album were honored at a Pre-Ball Party. Find out more.
Abramson Center Hosts Leading Dementia Expert from Australia
Thursday August 31, 2017
The Abramson Center was pleased to host a leading expert of sexuality in the dementia population.
Abramson Center Honors Nursing Assistant for Exceptional Care
Tuesday August 29, 2017
Our annual PAL Award recognizes a nursing assistant who continually goes above and beyond for our residents. Read about our 2017 award winner here!
Achievements in Quality Improvement Initiatives Recognized
Tuesday May 16, 2017
The Abramson Center recognized staff at quality improvement awards ceremony.
Volunteers Recognized at Appreciation Event
Tuesday May 9, 2017
The Abramson Center honored its volunteers at a special recognition event.
Dedicated Caregivers Honored with Annual Leah Berman Awards
Wednesday March 1, 2017
Caregivers at the Mildred Shor Inn were recognized for their dedication and compassion.
Abramson Center Featured on NPR's The Pulse
Friday February 24, 2017
Abramson Center employees and family members were interviewed on NPR's The Pulse. Click to listen to the interview.
Abramson Center Supporters Socialize in the Sunshine State
Wednesday January 25, 2017
The Abramson Center recently held its annual Florida Board Social.
Abramson Center Volunteers and Residents Give Back for the Holidays
Friday December 9, 2016
Volunteers and residents hold fifth annual gift wrapping event for Ronald McDonald House.
Basketball Legend Sonny Hill Speaks at Abramson Center Sports Group
Wednesday December 7, 2016
Read about Sonny Hill's visit to the Abramson Center.
Research Article e-published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality
Monday November 28, 2016
Article about ways to reduce depression in long term residents as published in the Journal for Healthcare Quality
NBC10 Anchor Tracy Davidson Speaks at Auxiliary Luncheon
Thursday November 3, 2016
Tracy Davidson, anchor at NBC10, was the guest speaker at the Abramson Center's Auxiliary's annual Membership Luncheon.
Abramson Center Celebrates at the 26th Annual Rainbow Ball
Friday October 28, 2016
This year's gala honors Ande and Jim Adelman and supports the Center's mission of providing care for older adults without financial means.
Abramson Center Receives 5 Star Rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid
Wednesday October 26, 2016
The Abramson Residence is proud to announce that it has received an overall rating of five stars by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The results are posted at medicare.gov/nhcompare.
Abramson Center Recognizes Special Contributors with Pre-Ball Party
Wednesday September 28, 2016
The Abramson Center celebrates the upcoming Rainbow Ball gala with an event for special contributors to the Family Album.
Abramson Center and Penn State College of Nursing Host Full-Day Research Symposium
Thursday September 22, 2016
In honor of the Abramson Center's 150 year anniversary, the Center and research partner Penn State College of Nursing hosted a full-day research symposium for professionals in the long-term care field.
PAL Award Winner Named for 2016
Tuesday September 6, 2016
Robin Montgomery named as PAL award winner for 2016.
Abramson Center Featured in McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Monday August 8, 2016
McKnight's Long-Term Care News followed up with the Abramson Center about the Match-Quality Indicator system.
Abramson Center Residents Celebrate Confirmation
Monday June 20, 2016
Ten residents at the Abramson Center celebrate at the second adult confirmation and leadership program.
Abramson Center and Penn State College of Nursing to Host Research Symposium
Friday June 17, 2016
Abramson Center and Penn State College of Nursing will host a full day research symposium in honor of the Abramson Center's 150th anniversary.
Abramson Center Celebrates Quality Improvement Successes at 10th Annual Abe Awards
Wednesday June 1, 2016
The Abramson Center recognizes achievements in quality improvement with annual ABE Awards.
Polisher Research Institute study results published in Annals of Long-Term Care
Monday March 7, 2016
The Polisher Research Institute's study results on advancing person-centered care through honoring recreational preferences was published in the Annals of Long-Term Care.
Abramson Center Residents and Volunteers Team Up to Spread Holiday Cheer
Tuesday December 22, 2015
Abramson Center residents and volunteers wrap gift baskets and make holiday cards for children staying at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Abramson Center Celebrates Annual PAL Award
Tuesday September 1, 2015
The Abramson Center recognized Contessa Boucicaut, CNA, with the annual Phyllis Abramson Licht (PAL) Award at a ceremony on August 24th.
Abramson Center Partners with Intel-GE Care Innovations
Tuesday August 4, 2015
The Abramson Center partners with Intel-GE Care Innovations to study the effectiveness of leveraging remote patient monitoring post discharge.
Enjoy Good Food and Help Support the Abramson Center
Monday May 18, 2015
Join us for a fundraising event in support of the Abramson Center at Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar.
The Abramson Center Celebrates Quality Improvement Successes
Tuesday May 12, 2015
The Abramson Center held its 9th Annual Abe Awards to recognize quality improvement successes.
Abramson Center Hosts Advancing Excellence Workshop
Monday April 27, 2015
The Abramson Center hosts an Advancing Excellence Workshop with special presenter Dr. Bill Thomas.
Abramson Center Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of the Bistro
Wednesday April 22, 2015
The Abramson Center's newly renovated bistro, Mustard and Rye, is reopened and serving residents, visitors and staff!
Abramson Center Resident Teams Up with Einstein Victor Center
Tuesday April 21, 2015
Dr. David Gerstman, a resident at the Abramson Center's Mildred Shor Inn, helps spread awareness about Jewish Genetic Diseases by teaming up with the Einstein Victor Center.
Abramson Center COO Valerie Palmieri Featured in McKnight's Blog
Tuesday April 14, 2015
Read about the Abramson Center's evidence-based measurement tools to personalize short-term rehabilitation care.
Abramson Center to Present at McKnight's 9th Annual Online Expo
Monday March 2, 2015
Tori Crumbie, CTRS, director of recreation at the Mildred Shor Inn, and Karen Eshraghi, MSW, project coordinator for quality improvement, will present "Using Technology to Track Resident Preferences and Activities to Drive Quality Improvement" during McKnight's Online Expo on March 26th at 1:00 p.m.
Kimberly Van Haitsma, director of Polisher Research Institute, receives grant to study person-centered care
Tuesday February 24, 2015
Kimberly Van Haitsma, director of Polisher Research Institute and associate professor of nursing and director of the Program of Person-Centered Living Systems of Care (PPCLSC), receives grant to study delivery of person-centered care.
Abramson Center Honors Dedicated Caregivers wtih Leah Berman Award
Wednesday February 11, 2015
The Abramson Center recognized three caregivers at the Mildred Shor Inn with the Leah Berman Award on February 6th.
Abramson Hospice Administrator Featured on KYW Radio
Wednesday January 21, 2015
Suzanne Mayo, Abramson Hospice administrator, helps listeners better understand Hospice care.
Abramson Center Auxiliary and Residents Featured on Fox-News 29 on 12/11/14
Monday December 15, 2014
The Abramson Center Auxiliary and residents were featured on Fox News 29 for preparing gifts for children receiving care at The Ronald McDonald House. Margie Actman and Ronne Goldstein, long time auxiliary members, co-chaired this project which is one of their passions in addition to providing activities and services to the residents at the Abramson Center. This project which started 3 years ago is a favorite of resident who enjoy also volunteering their time to help children during the holiday season.
Report Reveals Solutions to Cut Healthcare Costs in Caring for Dual Eligibles
Monday November 24, 2014
Abramson Center CEO part of Montgomery County workgroup examining the unique needs of dual eligible elderly.
Polisher Research Institute Joins Forces with Penn State University
Thursday October 2, 2014
The Abramson Center's Polisher Research Institute and The Pennsylvania State University form a partnership to expand research into aging concerns.
Abramson Center Honors Exceptional Caregiver
Friday September 26, 2014
Delores Thompson, a certified nursing assistant, was honored for providing exceptional care to seniors served by the Abramson Center.
