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Pictured at the recent dedication are Paul and Jay Woldar and their families.

In recognition of the generous contribution of the Woldar family,

 the Private Dining Room at the Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences has been dedicated

in honor of

Edwin & Shirley Woldar.

 
Issue: # 4May 2012

tobyMeet Our Staff 

Toby Wiles

Director of Case Management

 

tobyToby Wiles, Director of Case Management, cites reasons for working here that are as personal as the care and service she has provided our community for six years. When asked why she pursued a Masters in Gerontology, she is quick to say, "Because of my Grandma Rose!" who she describes as independent, vibrant and exciting. She proudly lived on her own after being widowed, driving herself wherever she wanted to go ("My own mother never learned!").

 

All this changed, however, when Rose lost her vision. Toby could neither understand nor do anything to help her beloved grandmother, and so she pursued this field to help others rather than feel helpless. "The biggest part of my job is problem solving," Toby says.  She acknowledges that moving into assisted living is a major transition that requires many adjustments, not just for the residents, but for their families as well. As Director of Case Management, Toby monitors the residents' needs when they move in and as they may change over time. She sees one of her best qualities as having "a great deal of patience; people are scared and frustrated so they come to me to provide guidance."

 

Toby has a wealth of experiences to draw from, as she was previously responsible for the start-up and direction of two adult day programs, as well as various positions in the areas of hospice and assisted living.  She also served as the Director of the Suffolk County Office for the Aging.

 

"I truly love the residents, and they are the reason I come to work," Toby says.  "I'm inspired when I go into the multi-purpose room or to an art class to see all these vibrant women running their own groups - just like Rose would have done!" 

Education Series Event for May 

 May is Older American's Month

 healthcare

Please join us on May 8th at 7pm as Barry Klitsberg from the US Department of Health & Human Services presents 

Healthcare Reform:

How It Affects You and Your Benefits

 

Barry Klitsberg has more than 36 years of federal service working with seniors and the disabled for the Department of Health and Human Services. He is currently working for the US Administration on Aging and is the New York State liaison for Older American's Act programs. In addition, he is the project officer for the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) for New York, as well as the regional liaison for Medicare program issues.

 

After the presentation, Barry will be available to speak with participants individually to address specific concerns.

 

Click here for more information, or contact Cheryl Silberman at 631.715.8268 or [email protected] .

 

Click here to learn about our FREE 2012 Educational Series

 

Meet Our Residents
 Introducing Jules Sachson

resident 

Although he is known to most as "Julie," some still call him, "Chief," in reference to his position as a retired Borough Commander of the Brooklyn South and Bronx areas, as well as a former Assistant Chief of the New York City Police Department.   In the 1970's, he was the lead investigator for the Knapp Commission, which was created to explore widespread police corruption made public by then NYPD Detective Frank Serpico. These proceedings were depicted in a popular Peter Maas book entitled "Serpico," which was made into a movie starring Al Pacino.


While serving as a lead investigator was a position of prominence, Julie also shared a poignant story of a more personal nature. As a patrol officer in Brooklyn, he was asked to look into complaints from local shop owners about a man they claimed was taking business from them by selling garments out of a box and without a license. Upon investigation, Julie learned that the man had lost his entire family in the Holocaust and had come to America alone, knowing no one.  Julie was so moved by the man's story that, rather than arrest him, he went back to the store owners, shared what he had learned and asked them what they thought should be done. Instead of  prosecuting him, the shop merchants agreed to employ the man, who eventually went on to establish his own small shop.

 

In 1971, Julie was named "Person of The Year" by the Shomrim Society, a fraternal and charitable organization that was established in 1924, when only 1% of the police department was Jewish. The mission of the Shomrim Society appears atop its stationery: So that Law Enforcement Officers of the Jewish faith may join together for the Welfare of all.   Julie was a well deserving recipient.

 
 
 
To learn more about the Gurwin Jewish ~ Fay J. Lindner Residences,
or to arrange a tour,
contact Staci Rosenberg-Simons at (631) 715-8537





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