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care transitions, Dr. Coleman describedhow a patient leaving the hospital is incharge of his or her care 168 hours a week.Patients may lack the skills or confidenceto be effective, may receive conflictingadvice, be unable to reach the right practi-tioner when they have a question, or leavesome tasks undone. A model transitionprogram would meet patients where theyare in terms of health literacy, encouragepatients to set their own goals, provide a“road test” for their discharge plan, elevatethe status of family caregivers, and improvecoordination and communication acrosshealthcare settings.

“Transitions in Care” symposium tacklesa hot topic in medicine

“If 20 percent of cars taken to a garage for repair came back within 30 days, and if that shop billed for the return visit, you wouldn’t be satisfied, and yet that isexactly the situation in healthcare today,”said Dr. Eric Coleman, keynote speaker atthe “Transitions in Care: Perspectives forClinicians and Caregivers” symposium inRockville. Today, one in five Medicarepatients discharged from the hospital isreadmitted within 30 days, at a nationalcost of $17 billion.

The symposium for 200 clinicians andcaregivers, presented April 20 by Charles E.Smith Life Communities, SuburbanHospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital,both members of Johns Hopkins Medicine,gathered experts in care transitions fromaround the country, many nationallyknown, to share research, best practicesand practical experience in helping patientsshift safely from the hospital or nursinghome to other care settings.

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Throughout the day, attendees had theopportunity to learn about the impact ofpolicy and law, the risks and benefits of surgery in the older patient, and model programs that improve safety and care.The symposium concluded with a panel discussion on end-of-life decision-making,with practical tips from five experts whoaddressed the patient/family perspective,emergency room care, palliative care, legalissues and the spiritual aspect. Turn topage 2 for their recommendations. ■

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Dr. Robert Rothstein of Suburban Hospital participated in the program that offered perspectives for 200 clinicians and caregivers.

Dr. Eric Coleman, director of the Care Transitionsprogram at the University of Colorado, Denver,delivers the keynote address at our Transitions inCare symposium. Dr. Coleman is a nationally-recognized expert in improving quality and safety during times of care “hand-offs.”

Arie Nabozny, (far right) withhis family in a pre-war photo.

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That Final TransitionTransitions are an undeniable part of life. Marriages, birth of chil-

dren, major career changes, relocations, death of loved ones—theseand other transitions, happy or sad, present unique considerations.This also applies to what may be termed the “final transition,” whenthe end of life is close at hand, and the decisions that surround it.

At the April 2012 “Transitions in Care” symposium, jointly sponsored by Charles E. Smith Life Communities and SuburbanHospital and Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, distinguished panelists with differing perspectives offered practicaladvice to facilitate decisions. Here are some highlights.

Dr. James E. Lett II,VP for MedicalAffairs/MedicalDirector, moderatedthe panel discussionon best practices forend-of-life decisionsat the Transitions inCare symposium.

A doctor’s perspective on managing emergency careIn a stressful, time-sensitive setting, emer-gency room physicians may have only a few moments to sift through legal directivesor reach the primary care physician.Emergency room physician Richard Alcortarecommends completing the MOLST form(Medical Orders for Life-SustainingTreatment) to assist in locating essentialinformation quickly. Find Maryland’sMOLST at www.marylandmolst.org. The form helps with:

• Starting the dialogue about treatmentoptions and making informed decisions.

• Allowing care providers to respect apatient’s moral, ethical and religious preferences.

• Providing caregivers legal backing to meet a patient’s wishes.

A family’s perspective on receiving news

Howard Gleckman, author of Caring for OurParents, says:• Be candid: give the patient permission to

confront his/her condition.

• Be clear: speak in terms that families canunderstand.

• Don’t be late: have this conversation intime to make a difference. It’s a lot toabsorb and may need to be repeatedmore than once.

The legal and estate-planning perspectiveLocal attorney Steven A. Widdes outlinesthree steps to ensure that your affairs are in order and your wishes are clearly com-municated:

• Document wishes, specifying names andphone numbers of doctors, lawyers andfinancial advisors; tell your family thelocation of wills, trusts, insurance policiesand advance directives. Designate onehealth care spokesperson – don’t makeyour children operate as a committee.

• Convey your wishes to the right people,including your doctor. Inform your agentif you choose to be an organ donor.

• Be organized: Review medical and finan-cial papers every four to five years, or

when a major change occurs. Resolve differences between decisions made withyour attorney and papers you may havecompleted with a health professional.

The oncologist’s perspectiveEvery seriously ill patient should receivepalliative care along with treatment, begunearly enough (three to six months out) tomake a difference. Palliative care encom-passes specialized care, realistic goals andopen communication. Dr. Thomas Smith of Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions sayspatients who receive palliative care derivethese benefits:

• Experience less depression and stress

• Live longer

• Have fewer trips to the emergency room

A chaplain’s perspective Rabbi James Michaels of Charles E. SmithLife Communities advises all care providersto ensure that time is set aside to addressthree critical spiritual and religious needs:

• Life review

• Resolution of family conflicts or otherissues

• Confession/final prayers

Every individual deserves to enter the nextlife with peace and dignity, holding firm tothe faith that has sustained them through-out their years. ■

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Remember ThisA series of three seminars on dementia and memory care is being

presented in conjunction with the opening of the new Cohen-RosenHouse this fall. The “Remember This” series provides professionaland family caregivers, social workers, eldercare attorneys, admissionsstaff and case managers with answers to especially challengingaspects of memory care.

Jennifer Lubaczewski FitzPatrick kicks off the series on Thursday,September 6, at 5 p.m. Founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc.,adjunct instructor at Johns Hopkins University and educational con-sultant for the Alzheimer’s Association, she will address “Behaviors asCommunication?” to guide attendees in understanding and managingthe difficult behaviors that often accompany memory loss. A lightsupper will be served.

The series will continue in October and November with two additional topics focused on medical issues and on best practices for successfully filling the day for memory care clients. Continuingeducation credits have been applied for; there is no cost to attend.

For more information on this expert series, sponsored by theHurwitz Lecture Fund at the Charles E. Smith Life Communities,contact Jill Berkman at 301.816.5052. ■

Meet Heidi Brown“Every day should be a great day

for my residents,” says Heidi Brown,who has joined the staff of Charles E.Smith Life Communities as administratorfor Landow House, the eldercare community’s assisted living residence.Heidi will also oversee the new Cohen-Rosen House when it opens inNovember.

Heidi Brown comes to Charles E. Smith Life Communitiesfrom Sunrise Senior Living, where she had a leadership rolefor 15 years. The Buffalo native earned her master’s degree insocial work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and isa certified assisted living manager. She espouses a hands-on,customer-focused approach, and considers our long history,mission and values critical to providing person-centered care.She is an active member of Kehilat Shalom Congregation.

Landow House recently received a deficiency-free Statesurvey. The Cohen-Rosen House will offer a vibrant andpersonal approach to memory care for 18 residents. Forinformation call 301.816.5052. ■

Hebrew Home residents participate in MSWalkathon

Mary Vinograd, a University ofMaryland social work intern who has ledthe Hebrew Home’s MS Support Groupsince last fall, noted that its members wereeager to participate in a community serviceproject. Since Multiple Sclerosis createsconsiderable physical limitations, Marywanted to help residents find a project thatwas meaningful while allowing them toparticipate equally. When she heard thatthe Multiple Sclerosis Society of theNational Capital Area, which providesinvaluable support to our residents, wasscheduling their annual walkathon in mid-April, this activity seemed like the perfectproject. The group’s decision to volunteeras “cheerleaders” for the event was unani-mous. Here’s how the day went, accordingto Mary:

The morning of the event, theHome’s nursing, kitchen and transporta-

tion staffs were pivotal in making theexcursion a success. Their coordinatedefforts to prepare the members and getthem to Rockville safely made this outing abreeze. Once we arrived, we gladly baskedin a beautiful spring day. While we waitedfor the participants to complete their three-mile walk, children filled the park, a localradio station played popular tunes and vendors gave away prizes. Finally, wegreeted all the walkathon participantswith big smiles and cheers of thanks as

they crossed the finish line.Happily for the residents, Mary joined

the Home’s social work staff following herMay graduation. “The more I learn aboutMS and discuss the impact of the illnesswith residents, the more awed I am bytheir courage and grace,” said Maryrecently. “I have been honored to workwith the MS Support Group this year, andmy learning experience at the HebrewHome has been richer for it.” ■

Hebrew Homeresidents in ourMS SupportGroup cheeredon walkers atthe annualMultipleSclerosisSocietyWalkathon.

Heidi Brown

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Sharing HolocaustRecollections

Central to the missionof Charles E. Smith LifeCommunities is a long-standing dedication to pro-viding compassionate careand opportunities for safeand supportive independ-ent living to survivors ofthe Holocaust. It hasalways been a privilege toaddress the needs of thoseindividuals who endured so much yet found thedetermination to reconstruct their lives, raise loving families, and despite harrowing memoriesof tragedy and loss, renew pathways to an appre-ciation of life’s blessings.

In April, the Progress Club Foundation gener-ously hosted a brunch at Ring House to honor thenearly 50 survivors who reside on our campustoday. The Washington Post, Gazette, and RockvillePatch interviewed several of the residents who participated in the brunch, and you may have seenthese stories in the papers or online.

Our goal here is to present vignettes so ourown readers can learn how this tragic periodindelibly impacted so many of our residents, who are our friends and neighbors today. Theircomplete stories, additional photos and the recentmedia coverage are all posted on our website,www.hebrew-home.org.

Warren R. Slavin, President/CEOCharles E. Smith Life Communities

Warren R. Slavin,President/CEO

FirstPersonBlanche Juris

Born in 1914, Blanche Juris is theoldest living survivor of Eishishok, asmall shtetl that once existed in whatis now Lithuania. Many of her familyphotos are included in the “Tower ofFaces” at the U.S. Holocaust Museum.

After Blanche and her nowdeceased husband Isaac succeeded inescaping the 1941 Eishishok massacre,they were thrust into the horrors of alabor camp in Archangelsk, Russia,close to the Arctic Circle. A son wasborn there, Yankele.

Released following Germany’s1941 invasion of Russia, Blanche andher family set off by train forKazakhstan, but tragically Yankeledied en route. During their strugglesto survive the remaining war years,another son, Ken (then called Kiva)was born. At the war’s conclusion, thethree spent time in the SchlactenseeDisplaced Persons Camp prior to leaving in 1946 for America.

Martha StraussMartha Strauss, born in 1913, grew

up in the picturesque German town ofSpeyer. Her father, an intellectual,musician and WWI veteran, owned aprominent musical instruments store,A. Hildesheimer, one of a number ofJewish-owned retail stores centrallylocated along Speyer’s main street.

Hitler’s 1933 seizure of powerimmediately disrupted life for Speyer’sJewish population, including Martha’sfamily. Customers ceased coming totheir store, acquaintances avoided thefamily, and relatives lost jobs. Marthaleft for the U.S. in September 1938;her younger sister Elsbeth departedfor Australia in early 1939 followingthe Kristallnacht destruction ofSpeyer’s 100-year-old synagogue.When her parents learned that theythemselves would be denied exit visas,her father was forced to sell his store,fell into a depression and died justbefore the war’s outbreak; Martha’smother was taken to Gurs, a Frenchinternment camp. Miraculously sheescaped and rejoined Martha in theU.S. in early 1941.

Blanche appears, second fromleft, in a pre-war photo withher sisters.

The Strauss family store in Speyer.

Blanche Juris, with her son Ken Juris.

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Gisella SimonGisella Simon,

born in Romania in1924, was sent withher family toTransylvania’sSzatmar ghetto in1940. The ghettowas liquidated inlate spring 1944, andits 18,863 Jews were deported toAuschwitz. Separated at once from hermother, a sister, and niece, Gisella andthree sisters were marched to a barrackwhere they withstood erratic brutality.Shortly thereafter, Gisella and just two sis-ters were transported to Praust concentra-tion camp, a female sub-camp of Stuffhofconcentration camp, where they weretasked with mixing sand and stones toconstruct an airport runway.

At the new camp, Gisella befriendedSara Weich; the two slept cramped side byside on a lice-infested straw-covered plank.At daybreak, Gisella, her sisters, and Sarastumbled outside for the daily appel, orcounting lineup, where they would standstiffly, often for hours. At dusk, theyreturned from work to a meal of thin soupand bread. Memories of exhaustion, nearstarvation, disease, random beatings andever-present death still haunt her.

Today, Gisella and Sara live a floorapart at Revitz House.

Arie NaboznyArie Nabozny was 17 and studying in

Vilnius when war broke out. After rushinghome to Krasnosielc, Poland, he com-menced a perilous month-long flight withhis father and a brother deep into Russia,reaching Kazakhstan. A second brother,escaping the Polish army, later joined them.

Following catastrophic events, thebrothers, now without their father, werearrested and sent via locked cattle cars to a forced labor camp located in thefreezing, snow-filled Ural Mountains, nearEzhevsk. Faced with imminent death,they began plotting an escape — one com-plicated by the fact that they had no ideawhere they were or where to find trains.

After one failed attempt, the youngmen tried again, this time leaping single fileonto a slow-moving locomotive and cling-ing to the rooftop until reaching a citywhere they were promptly taken into policecustody. Asked recently how he managed towithstand this and other brushes withdeath, Arie says, “During that time peopletook chances. There was no other way tosurvive.”

Henry Blumenstein“My story begins with Kristallnacht,

November 9, 1938, when my father wasarrested, his store destroyed, and he wasdeported to Dachau concentration camp,”says Henry Blumenstein, reflecting uponthis period when, as a four-year-old, helived with his parents Franz and Elsa inVienna. His mother succeeded in bribingguards for his release, with the provisionthat he immediately leave Austria.

Hoping to join him in Cuba, shealong with Franz’s mother and Henry setsail on May 13, 1939 aboard the ill-fatedS.S. St. Louis. Amid roughly 930 Jewishrefugees, they arrived in Havana’s harbor,were denied entry and compelled to returnto Europe, reaching Rotterdam in June.

Hidden by a Dutch farm family,Henry survived the war and was later

reunited with his father in New York. His mother andgrandmother both perished in concentration camps. Gisella Simon (right) with her two sisters

after the war.

Emily Tipermas interviewed and photographedresidents for this article.

Arie, with his wife Ida, at Ring House.

Gisella, today.

The S.S. St. Louis wasdenied entry to Havanaharbor.

Henry with his mother Elsa in 1939.

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LifeLines Revving up for summer…and summer interns

We depend on and welcome the manyhigh school, college and graduate studentswho volunteer to serve as interns during thesummer months on our campus. Studentscan do virtually anything adult volunteers do,except drive residents. Many students volun-teer to fulfill community service require-ments; others belong to clubs or groups thatvolunteer. What’s most important is to behighly motivated, respectful of other cul-tures, and caring. Bottom line: they all gainfantastic experience.• Age: At least 14 years old. Those over 16

must have a social security number for abackground check.

• Time commitment: 50 hours• Community Service forms: Completed

after a minimum of 20 hours of service.• What do volunteers do? Escort and visit

residents, assist with activities or run programs. A select few may serve as“Patient Service Representatives.”

• Languages: English required; another language is an asset as residents have varied backgrounds.

• To apply: Contact Director of VolunteersHedy Peyser at 301.770.8332 or e-mailpeyser@hebrew-home.org. ■

In Our MailboxDear Mr. Slavin,

I want to express my deep appreciation for the care provided to my mother, Pearl Bloom, during her 5-year stay at the Hebrew Home ofGreater Washington and for the warm and caringenvironment she lived in. It is always difficult toplace a loved one in a nursing home, but it wascomforting that the staff on 4 North treated her and all the residents in their care with respect andshowed genuine concern for their welfare. Thepatience they brought to the job was inspiring aswas their kind and gentle manner.

My mother always seemed content and comfortable and had no complaints. Though overthe last 2 years she had difficulty communicating,the nurses and aides paid enough attention to recognize her wants and needs and did their best to meet them.

In addition to the unit staff, I’d like to point out some other individuals who added quality to my mother’s last years. Rabbi Michaels made herfeel special, personally escorting her to services ona number of occasions to ensure that she couldtake part in something that remained important toher. Dr. Patel was sensitive to her needs as well asto our family’s request that she not be sent to thehospital unless absolutely necessary. That allowedher to receive care without the disruption and disorientation that was inevitable with a move toanother environment.

Aside from attending services, the one otheractivity that continued to engage my mother, despiteher loss of interest in most other things, was music.She truly seemed to enjoy Music With Liz, not onlybecause of her love of music & singing, butbecause Liz does such a good job of choosingsongs that the residents can remember and identifywith. She makes every effort to involve as manyresidents as are able to sing and accompany withmusical instruments. Added to that is the energyand enthusiasm always displayed by Vicky Bachfrom Recreational Therapy department. Her exuber-ant presence always seemed to bring joy to the unit.

Thank you and your organization for seeing toit that my mother was so well cared for.

Marylin Schwartz ■

Thanks to the generosity of the WashingtonRatner Family, sophisticated updates to ourbeauty salons in the Wasserman and Smith-Kogod Residences are complete. Resident IssieLustig receives the first trim, with barberArthur Candido doing the honors.

Gloria Sieradzki, helped celebrate Hadassah’s100th birthday at Ring House. Mrs. Sieradzkijoined Hadassah when Israel fought in the SixDay War and became president of her chapter.

LifeTimes is published quarterly by the Hebrew Home ofGreater Washington, Inc. The Hebrew Home is registered inMaryland as a charitable organization. Documents and infor-mation filed under the Maryland Charitable Solicitation Act maybe obtained from the Maryland Secretary of State,410.974.5534. We are an equal opportunity employer and weprovide access to community programs without regard to race,age, national origin, familial status, religion, sex or disability.Our services and programs are open to all in the community.

Andrew S. Friedlander, ChairWarren R. Slavin, President/CEOMarilyn Feldman, Editor

Nicholas Simmonds, Vice President, Development andPublic Affairs

© 2012 by The Hebrew Home of Greater Washington6121 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852-4856,301.881.0300

Rabbi James Michaels, an ardent NationalSymphony concert-goer with second-row seasonseats, persuaded one of the orchestra’s first violinists, Holly Hamilton, to bring her violin, her talents and accompanist Carol Barth to perform for Hebrew Home residents. Bravo!

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EventMakers

The Harold and Shirley Robinson H2YP YouthPhilanthropy Program awarded five grants to support pro-grams at the Charles E. Smith Life Communities at their clos-ing ceremony on Sunday, May 6.

This innovative program at the Hebrew Home, led byRabbi Sarah Meytin, gives students the opportunity to act as afoundation board, reviewing proposed programs and coming toa consensus on how charitable dollars should be allocated.

The 17 students had $9,750 to distribute. The studentscontributed funds, and a generous donation from Bruce andPaula Robinson enhanced their gifts. They have been meetingsince January to learn about our Home and evaluate proposals.

Participant Matt Smagin spoke about an afternoon spentwith residents at a music program. “It made me realize thatthe old and the new have very much in common. It just takestime to see that…that was my highlight of this year.”

Participating this year were: Allison Belkowitz, BeccaBenson, Richard Cohn, Rachel Ellinport, Jeremy Friedlander,Kayla Friedlander, Stephanie Gans, Deborah Gross, JessicaLindenberg, Harrison McCabe, Allyson Meltzer, BrandonRobinson, Andrew Ross, Michelle Sandler, Matthew Smagin,Leah Sorcher, and Daniel Tomares.

With allocations ranging from $550 to $3,000, they choseto fund Park Naturalist and “Shakespeare for Seniors” programsand adaptive equipment for Recreation Therapy, electronicmedia for Revitz House and a geriatric training arm for clinicalstaff training. ■

Need an excuse to buy new running gear?

Centennial Campaign exceeds goal

Registration is now open for the annualHome Run 10k/5k and fun run, Sundaymorning, September 30 at Federal Plaza onEast Jefferson Street in Rockville, MD.

What are we most proud about our race?We have great shirts for all registered runners,lots of free parking, delicious food for you andyour family at our post-race party. New thisyear – we are teaming up with Fleet FeetSports, Kentlands. Packet pick up will take place at their store onKentlands Blvd. Check www.fleetfeetgaithersburg.com for their summer training program which will get you in peak shape for theHome Run. The event is chaired by Marc Schlesinger.

Prizes are awarded for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place male andfemale finishers in the 10k and 5k, 1st place male and female masters finishers in the 10k, and age group awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the 5k and 10k. All fun run participantsreceive a finisher medal. Register online now and find more details at www.hebrew-home.org/homerun ■

Marc and Audrey Solomon have been leaders at the HebrewHome for more than 25 years, most recently as co-chairs for theCentennial Campaign. Beginning in 2008 through May 2012, thiscomprehensive campaign raised $33.5 million for the following threeareas of need:

• To provide unrestricted support for resident care• To transform both care delivery and the care environment• To secure our future by adding to our endowmentJoin us on Thursday evening, December 13, at the Bethesda

North Marriott Hotel for Starlight 2012, as we honor Audrey and MarcSolomon with the 2012 Guardian Leadership Award. Carolyn andDavid Ruben, who were honored last year with the GuardianLeadership Award, chair this special evening.

Starlight 2012 benefits the residents of the Hebrew Home andCharles E. Smith Life Communities. The evening is a thank you todonors to the Centennial Campaign and the Guardian Campaign. A minimum gift of $750 ($500 for first time attendees or under 40)entitles donors to two tickets to the event, which includes dinner.For more information, check our website at www.hebrew-home.org orcall 301.770.8329 and watch your mail. ■

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Accepting a check to support the Park Naturalist program for ourresidents is Merritt Navazio, Recreation Therapy. Students MichelleSandler and Richard Cohn were two of the 17 high school studentswho participated in this year’s H2YP class.

Teens award charitable grants

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Thursday, September 6

Behaviors as Communication?This is the first in the “RememberThis” series of three seminars on

dementia and memory care

5 – 6:30 pm

Call 301.816.5052

Sunday,

September 30

Home Run 10k/5k/Fun Run

Federal Plaza

Save the dates

Our Other Special Events

Live Smart, Plan Smart Seminars Topics includedownsizing, Veterans’ Benefits, selling yourhome in today’s market. Call 301.816.5052 formore information about these free seminars.

First Sunday of each monthJewish War Veterans, 10:30 am, at Ring House.Veterans and interested persons welcome.

For more information about community events, resident programs and family support

groups, visit www.hebrew-home.org andwww.smithlifecommunities.org

Sophie Blum celebrateswinning “Best Speller” atthe Annual Spelling Beein the WassermanResidence. Residents,family members andcheerleaders loved thecompetition and lookforward to next year’sevent.

■ Ring House301.816.5012www.ringhouse.org

■ Cohen-Rosen House301.816.5052www.cohen-rosen.org

■ Revitz House301.770.8450www.revitzhouse.org

How to reach us...■ Hirsh Health Center

301.816.5004

■ Landow House301.816.5050www.landowhouse.org

■ Hebrew Home301.770.8476, Rehab301.816.7705, Long Termwww.hebrew-home.org

Support the Hebrew Home through your gift to United Way ■■✓ check 8111 or for CFC ■■✓ check 49705.

Thursday,

December 13

Starlight 2012

Marriott North Bethesda

While the Hebrew Home partners with the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington on community issues, we are not a beneficiaryagency and do not receive any of its funding.