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Far Rockaway Seniors Learn About the Importance of
Emergency Preparedness at Free Workshop
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FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, October 11, 2007 – Seniors from the Far Rockaway community recently gathered at Beth Abraham’s Adult Day Health Program on Cornaga Avenue to learn about the importance of being prepared in case of an emergency. Attendees learned how to create family disaster plans, build and maintain supply kits, and keep loved ones safe and informed during times of disaster.
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The well-attended event was held in recognition of National Preparedness Month. The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation and Beth Abraham’s Adult Day Health Care Program, in cooperation with The American Red Cross of Greater New York, the New York City Office of Emergency Management, and the FDNY, all teamed up to show local seniors how they can take simple steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes and communities. Please click here to view our full press release.
Pictured above (L-R): Beth Abraham Family of Health Services staff Naomi Berger, vice president of adult day health care programs; Donna Mondestin, program director; Jacqueline Kennedy-Saddler, community relations manager; Cecily Baker, vice president of home care; Captain Bill Hydo and Firefighter George Tabeek, FDNY; Yesha Naik, community preparedness coordinator, American Red Cross; Reynaldo Lugo, Ready NY assistant coordinator, NYC Office of Emergency Management; and Nakita Vanstory, interim director, CUNY on Wheels.
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Beth Abraham’s Adult Day Health Care Program
Holds Diabetes Management Open House
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FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, September 27, 2007 – Beth Abraham’s Adult Day Health Care Program recently invited community seniors to an informative Open House highlighting their new Diabetes Management Program. Nearly 100 members of the community came out to tour the facility and received information on nursing, rehabilitation, and other available services. Live entertainment, raffle prizes, giveaways and refreshments were also available. For more information, please view our full press release.
Pictured on the left: ADHC Far Rockaway registrant Fran Eisner (second from left) joins Beth Abraham staff at their Open House. Pictured (l-r) Maggy Thomas, CNA; Fran Eisner, registrant; Raquel Almonte, CNA; Donna Mondestin, program director; and Dawn Hagen, social worker.
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