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EXCELLENCE IN CARING ®
Community July - August 2021
A Friendship Blossoms
See Story on Page 3
Menorah Park ~ Excellence in Caring ® 27100 Cedar Road Beachwood, Ohio 44122 MenorahPark.org
Celebrating our Unity
year ago, Menorah process was not without challenges, we worked hard to
Park and Montefiore make the change as seamless and beneficial as possible
began an affiliation for all stakeholders: medical and professional staff, the
to better serve our development community that sustains us, and especially
community. Most our residents and families.
relationships begin
We did this through smaller, more personal events and
with a “honeymoon
activities that provided much-needed socialization in a
period” characterized
safe and engaging environment. Residents at Menorah
only by positivity. Ours
Park enjoyed patio entertainment, while those at R. H.
bore the burden of
Myers were treated to weekly snack and cocktail carts.
Jim Newbrough, the COVID pandemic
Menorah Park Montefiore residents played hallway bingo and started a
and unprecedented
President and CEO pen pal program. At Helen’s Place, a traveling beauty shop
restrictions in the way we
offered hair and nail services to residents. Residents of
live our daily lives and
The Weils enjoyed “garden sunshine time” when weather
how we provide services to those who rely on us.
permitted.
I’m happy to say that our team responded with
empathy, professionalism and personal sacrifice Facetime, Skype and Zoom became tools of our trade for
to meet the challenges we faced. As society keeping residents connected to their loved ones. Existing
begins its return to normalcy, we reflect on the programs like distance learning, and new ones like
bonds we’ve made between our organizations telehealth visits, provided engagement and healthcare
and with the community we serve. services. Staff and volunteers improvised hallway concerts,
prize contests and “theme week” decorations. Group
Like you, Menorah Park has adapted to the
activities like exercise were scaled back and included safe
unique circumstances of the pandemic, and in
distancing and personal protective equipment.
the end we brought together two vibrant and
proud senior care organizations. While the In turn, residents showed their appreciation for staff with
kind words, cards, signs and gift bags.
Community
Menorah Park The past year has taught us that we are truly stronger
together. Jewish values remain at the heart of both
Menorah Park and Montefiore since their foundings over
July - August 2021 a century ago. One year after our partnership began, our
commitment to those values and to the community we
serve is even stronger. With you, we are ready to face the
3 A Friendship Blossoms future.
4 Weils Women’s Social Club
5 Come Together
My deepest appreciation
7 Shining Star CLE
for the good work of my collaborative
8 The High Holidays Menorah Park Foundation partner
Chief Development Officer Joel Fox.
10 Regain Your Independence Please see his message on page 6 where he
shares about his retirement and the future of
11 Help With Healing the Menorah Park Foundation.
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A Friendship Blossoms with COVER STORY
Wiggins Place Resident and WKYC Reporter
W iggins Place resident
Charlotte Burgin could
not imagine what would happen
Lindsay and Jessica returned
to Wiggins Place to surprise
Charlotte with the exciting news
your dreams! And, don’t ever give
up.
How have the experiences
next when she wrote a children’s that her book would be published! you’ve had meeting so many
book for her grandchildren that We thought our Menorah Park Menorah Park residents at
she titled, Charlotte’s Webster, family would enjoy this special the different communities
a Vary, Very Little Dictionary, a Q&A with Lindsay. touched you personally and/
book of homophones, (words that or professionally?
sound the same, but have different
meanings) which cycles through What have you gained Spending time with the residents
the alphabet. An example would personally through this on the Menorah Park campus
be: A is for ants, wee tiny bugs, journey with Charlotte? has been life-changing. The
it’s also for aunts, who like to give Well, firstly, a friend. Charlotte pandemic was incredibly difficult
hugs. is witty, bubbly, thoughtful and on humanity, but none more
kind. Being in her presence brings than folks in nursing homes
Frankie Twymon, Wiggins and assisted living. To be able
Place administrator and Tracy an instant smile to your face. And,
being able to put a smile on hers to provide a vessel for them to
Derschau, life enrichment connect with others in the pen
coordinator, reached out to the was beyond gratifying. You never
know who you’ll be touched by in pal program was humbling. I
D.R.E.A.M. team (staff that help have been touched by every single
fulfill residents wishes) to see if your life, but Charlotte sure has
touched mine. I plan on keeping person I sat down to talk with,
they could help with getting the their smiles, and warm souls. I
book published. The team in turn in touch with her for as long as
she’ll have me. can’t wait to come back for a visit.
reached out to WKYC Studios and
Lindsay Buckingham, Emmy- What do you hope the impact What’s your favorite part
nominated Special Projects will be from viewers when of being a Special Projects
Reporter and Jessica Miller you develop these types of Reporter and storyteller on
Stern, producer, based on the stories? WKYC?
relationship the duo developed I hope these stories inspire Every time someone shares
through the collaborative WKYC viewers to make someone’s day, their life story with me, I feel
Menorah Park pen pal program. do a random act of kindness, or tremendously honored. It’s a true
They jumped on the idea and call that loved one they haven’t privilege that families trust me to
arranged to come to Wiggins Place spoken to in a while. It’s about share their journeys. The goal is
to interview Charlotte followed by encouraging people to lead always to raise awareness, make
asking their viewers about getting with their hearts, and make a an impact or provide help for
her book published. difference in someone’s life. someone in need. When one of the
Their request came to fruition above happens because of one of
How do you believe that our stories, it’s fulfilling in a way
when a viewer in Cleveland stories like this impact the
saw the show and immediately that’s indescribable. I count my
perception of aging? lucky stars every day being able
contacted her son Rob Price,
It’s never too late. That’s what to share the hopeful stories of
president of Columbus-based
people should take away from Northeast Ohio.
publishing company Gatekeeper
this story. Charlotte is a first-time If you’d like to view the most
Press, who quickly agreed to
author at 94 years old. She never recent story on Charlotte’s
publish her book. Rob also has
gave up her passion for writing or book, go to the news section
a special place in his heart for
her willingness to learn more. Age of MenorahPark.org.
Menorah Park as his grandmother
is just a number. Always follow
had lived here.
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The Weils Women’s Social Club Hosts Marvelous
Miscellaneous Sale Fundraiser for Cleveland Sight Center
learning from each other in a supportive
and nurturing environment. “We are beyond
thrilled with this meaningful gift. The
impact it will make on a child will last for the
rest of their lives. It will empower them to
achieve great things,” said Alicia Howerton,
community relations specialist.
The Marvelous Miscellaneous Sale raised
$2,013 with some of the hot items sold being
a vintage Chinese jewelry chest, pictures,
furnishings, kick-knacks and long-lost
treasures the residents and staff donated.
The Weils Women’s Social Club is already
Dr. Bob DeBernardo (standing) and Florene Miller gearing up for their next mission of kindness
with Roxanne Sartorius (standing) and Helen Winovich and philanthropy.
G iving back is a purposeful passion for many of us,
a value held dear by The Weils Women’s Social
Club. The members proudly arranged and hosted its Serving You
Through
first fundraiser for Cleveland Sight Center. Proceeds
from the sale are allowing The Weils Women’s
Social Club to sponsor four individuals living with Many Resources and
Residential Communities
low vision or blindness from Cleveland Sight Center
to attend a very special weeklong summer camp at
Highbrook Lodge. The Cleveland Sight Center offers Post-Hospital Care
summer programs to children, teenagers and young Rehab Therapy & Aquatics
adults to keep them busy, engaged and learning
Assisted & Independent Living
during the summer months.
Memory Care Services
The Weils Women’s Social Club consists of the
Long-Term Care
women who live at The Weils of Menorah Park in
Chagrin Falls. The group meets every Tuesday to Home Health Services
discuss how they can make a positive difference to Adult Day Care
enrich the lives of those who live in the community. Palliative & Hospice Care
“Great things come from small beginnings. The
group quickly realized it needed to set a course, get a
purpose and find a project,” said Andrea Bailey, life
enrichment coordinator. The club decided since most
of the residents that live in assisted living may have
some type of sight impairment, they identified with
the challenge and wanted Cleveland Sight Center
EXCELLENCE IN CARING ®
as their not-for-profit beneficiary. Alicia Howerton,
community relations specialist at Cleveland Sight
Center, elaborated on the true experience of the
youth campers and how they collaborate as a group MenorahPark.org | 216.831.6500
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A Beautiful Way to Come Together
Menorah Park’s Virtual Run/Walk
Wiggins Place Administrator
Frankie Twymon
Sandy and Bill Lieberman with grandkids Ariel and Eli Vilensky
Thank you to our sponsors, seeing you next year on Sunday,
donors, participants and the May 1, 2022!
entire community for your Thank you to co-chairs:
generosity! Together we exceeded Andy Isaacs, David Saltzman,
our goal and raised $104,000 to Marty Shankle and Robert Zelwin.
support Menorah Park’s mission Special thanks to Cole Pesses,
to improve the lives of our chair, Associate Board. Visit
community as well as to help with MenorahPark.org/homerun to
increased costs associated with view our photo gallery.
COVID-19. We look forward to Cole Pesses with his daughter
Pia June and Marty Shankle
Menorah Park Associate Board - Gardening for Good
Ilene Somers, Debbie Rothschild,
Jessica Pope and Jeff Ingram Kim Skerl and Cole Pesses
Ilene Somers
On a beautiful Monday in the director and Jessica Pope, life in large pots for resident patios.
early summer, Cole Pesses, enrichment assistant director, All enjoyed this special time to
chair, Associate Board, Debbie were digging in the dirt with be together, plant together and
Rothschild, vice president of Menorah Park residents and spruce up outdoor gathering
the Menorah Park Foundation, volunteers Jeff Ingram and Ilene spaces!
Kim Skerl, life enrichment Somers to plant beautiful flowers
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Looking Ahead with Confidence
Grateful For All We Have Accomplished Together
fter exactly Here’s a favorite story: One of our I must especially thank my two
a decade COSTOP projects was to create Menorah Park Foundation Board
at Menorah “Jewish Community Housing,” Chairs, Ed Singer and Rick Rivitz.
Park – to the a special separate agency to Ed treated me as a partner, with
day – I am develop apartment buildings for the highest expectations but also
retiring on low-income elderly and people the greatest support to accomplish
July 30, 2021. with special needs. We built two our goals, with grace, dignity
It has been beautiful buildings, Warrensville and total commitment. Rick
Joel Fox a privilege Community Apartments and helped me continue to grow as a
Chief to further Cedar Center Apartments, with professional, delving with me into
Development Menorah 180 suites and great program challenges we could conquer and
Officer
Park’s support from the JCC and JFSA. opportunities we could maximize.
mission. I’ve seen the help and (My kids called them “Fox Towers I am so grateful to these two
support we provide to people as I and Fox Towers II”). extraordinary community leaders.
they age across our community Millie Klein, of blessed memory, And, of course, to hundreds of
first-hand, and that has deepened was on our Board, and she chaired others who worked at my side
my belief in our work, and the Admissions committee. She as Board members, donors,
especially my respect for my introduced me to one of the early volunteers and colleagues.
colleagues who deliver that care. tenants, the late Rose Priesand, I am so pleased that Brian
Forty-three summers ago, in 1978, whose daughter is the famous Sokol will be following me as
I moved to Cleveland to pursue a Rabbi Sally Priesand, the first Chief Development Officer of
Master’s in Social Work at CWRU. woman ordained as a rabbi at the Menorah Park Foundation.
My first field assignment was Hebrew Union College. 30 years Brian has long been a friend and
to provide staff support to the later I found Rose again, as a colleague, first at AIPAC and for
Jewish Federation’s Commission resident at Menorah Park. How the last 11 years at CWRU. Brian
on Services to Older Persons satisfying to know we were able to provided top leadership for the
(COSTOP). One of the first help Rose, and hundreds of others university’s development of the
contacts I had with the agencies like her, for so many years. magnificent Maltz Performing
was to attend the dedication of At Menorah Park, I tried to always Arts Center, a world-class reuse of
the R.H. Myers Apartments, a focus on why we do what we do, the historic home of The Temple-
spectacular new home for 200 not so much on what we do. Yes, Tifereth Israel. Along with dozens
older people. At that time, it was we run two excellent nursing of other CWRU projects, Brian
the only building on the Menorah homes, fine residences, provide helped make the beautiful Geller
Park campus other than the rehab services, home health Jewish Student Center, home of
nursing home itself. care and hospice, but why? It’s Cleveland Hillel, possible.
I went on to spend 32 years because we want people in our In the next short period of
at the Jewish Federation of community to live empowered years, as a community, we
Cleveland (JFC) and the Mandel lives. To be inspired to continue must update and upgrade the
Foundation, and then ten years to create, contribute and engage, campuses of Menorah Park and
at Menorah Park. I have had the and to be comforted and well- The Weils. Now that Montefiore
blessing of a career that truly cared-for when ill. We do what and Menorah Park are one
tracked with my beliefs and we do to maintain a healthy organization, responsible for the
desires, trying to make the world community. To maximize wellbeing of the whole community
a better place and to help Jewish everyone’s ability to do what they as people grow older, we must
people and our neighbors. want to do. To live their best lives
as long as they possibly can. continued on page 7
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continued from page 6 desired and will be necessary gave me a terrific platform for
in this generation; and we must my career. I know so many
make certain that our programs,
significantly increase charitable community members who are
services and facilities are up to
support to provide for those who benefitting from our services now
the challenge of providing that
cannot pay for their own care. and will need us in the future,
which the community wants
I intend to stay connected to and I will be happy to continue to
and needs, now and for the next
Menorah Park. I care deeply support the work.
generation. The Baby Boomers are
coming; government funding will for the mission. I am so proud Thank you for many years of
inevitably decrease; our buildings of what we’ve done and what support and encouragement. As
are aging; more community- we do. I want to take care of my friend and mentor Ed Singer
based and at-home service is this wonderful community that loves to say, just be well!
SAVE THE DATE! Shining Star CLE 2021 Virtual Finals
order of the top four and support O’Brien, well-known jazz singer
Tune in on Sun., August 29 and entertainer, Carl Topilow,
this unique fundraising event to
at 7 p.m. via live-stream – artistic director and conductor of
support memory care programs
free and open to the public! the Cleveland Pops Orchestra and
and services.
Log in to watch the Finals at
Expect a high-energy, 90-minute Gina Vernaci, president and CEO
shiningstarcle.org/YouTube
show of amazing talent and of Playhouse Square.
excitement. You will see nothing Shining Star CLE is a benefit
B e part of this extraordinary
event! Shining Star CLE, in
its fifth year, is a unique high
short of a spectacular show
combining sponsor messages
for memory care programs
offered by Menorah Park across
and thank you’s, plus group and our campuses in Beachwood
school solo-singing competition
individual performances – all and Chagrin Falls and in the
where the most talented students
while enjoying the musical gifts community. For more information
in Northeast Ohio put on the
of ten extraordinary high school on sponsorships, Playbill ads
performance of their lifetimes and
students. and donor opportunities, and
compete for college scholarships.
Everyone who is watching general information, contact
After competing in a series of
this virtual show will have the Renee Greller, Menorah Park
online and Zoom auditions with
opportunity to vote via text for Foundation, at 216.839.6623 or
local professional judges, each of
their favorite performer from email: rgreller@menorahpark.org
the Top 10 Finalists will receive
the top four finalists who will be or visit: shiningstarcle.org. (Please
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in a professional studio for their
Finals Performance. are thrilled to welcome back all
Honorary Co-Chairs
our judges: Jim Brickman, award-
The talented Monica Robins of Judy & Morry Weiss
winning songwriter and pianist,
WKYC -TV3, back for her fifth
Rashad V. Chambers, Tony award
season, will virtually emcee the Event Co-Chairs
nominated Broadway producer of
event. Last year’s event drew more Meredith & Jason Hillman
Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and
than 10,000 viewers from around Audrey & Kenny Koblitz
Times of The Temptations, Telly
the globe! And, once again, Susi & Peter Meisel
Leung, actor and singer and best
everyone can watch in the comfort Carmie & Todd Stein
known for his lead role in Disney’s
of their own home, vote for the Beverley & Richard Uria
Aladdin on Broadway, Trisha
Your help today secures a better future for those we will care for tomorrow! To learn more or make your
planned gift, go to MenorahPark.org/donate/planned-giving or
contact Renee Greller, at rgreller@menorahpark.org or 216.839.6623.
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As We Enter High Holidays
Reflections of the Past Year
W ars, Pogroms, Plagues,
the Inquisition, the
Holocaust: For centuries, Jews
In those cases, the pandemic has
shown us how much energy we get
from others, how our collective
going to bring the holidays into
my home no matter what.
Lastly, the most important lesson
have encountered no shortage joys forge together to make a was gratitude. Losing so many
of obstacles to keeping the High feeling of the day. of the assumed things about the
Holidays. We have learned that these Holidays, to the point that nothing
This past holidays are part of a flow, a could be assumed to be the same
year was not calendar of life, that we will not as before, gave us an opportunity
different. let go of and will go on no matter to think about how many blessings
So many what. Because we would not want we have, how our lives are so full
uncommon to give them up and because they of a multitude of rich experiences
challenges are inside of us, part of us. The and luxuries to allow us to enjoy
presented level of creativity that people these treasured days.
themselves showed to make sure that the It is with great pleasure that I
to disable “show must go on” was beyond wish you a Shana Tovah as we
Rabbi Akiva the words. When you did not have a
Feinstein near the High Holidays in a year
Spiritual Living
traditional shofar to hear, you improvised. that things seem to be getting
holiday Yes, a paper towel holder used as back to normal, but we will never
practices. Just to keep a a makeshift shofar is not kosher, be “normal”again – in a good way.
semblance of the holiday but it is a way of saying that I am
celebrations required constant
creativity, determination, and
other resources to try to find Age isn’t chronological.
fitting safe alternatives.
It’s Personal.
Often it was very frustrating, very
different, and we yearned for t Menorah Park, we think the age on
those bygone years that now in your driver’s license is only a small
retrospect seemed so simple. Yet, part of who you are. It doesn’t tell
the whole story. We believe you’re never
in the brighter times during the
too old to be young. That’s why we’re
pandemic, when we could take a
here: to help keep you dreaming, learning,
breath and reflect, we realized that
living. To help you keep being you.
we had learned a lot from these
frenzied experiences. Not that Menorah Park is dedicated to offering
we wanted to ever have to do it a wide variety of programs and support
again, but rather we knew that we to meet each individual’s needs . . . from
would take from these COVID-19 therapy and brain health, to residential
times something that would make care and more.
holidays so much more special
going forward. Join our
community today!
One lesson was that what makes
Explore our many
holidays so special is the people.
residential options
We can bring the spirit of the for a place that’s
Yom Tov wherever we may go, perfectly you. EXCELLENCE IN CARING ®
but it is so different when the
energy comes from a synagogue MenorahPark.org • 216-831-6500
or a dinner table full of people. Locations in Chagrin Falls and Beachwood
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September 2021 Jewish Holidays Synagogue Service Schedule
R osh Hashanah and Yom
Kippur service schedules
for Montefiore, R.H. Myers
ROSH HASHANAH
SERVICES
YOM KIPPUR
SERVICES
Monday, September 6 Wednesday, September 15
Apartments, Stone Gardens,
4:15 p.m. Erev Rosh Hashanah 2:30 pm and 6:45 p.m. Erev Yom
Wiggins Place, and The Weils
service Kippur/Kol Nidre service
will be available in mid-August
in each of the buildings and on Tuesday, September 7 Thursday, September 16
MenorahPark.org. Additionally, 8:30 a.m. First day 8:30 a.m. Yom Kippur service
information about upcoming Rosh Hashanah service 11:00 a.m. Yizkor service
holidays will be included in our 11:00 a.m. Shofar service 4:45 -7:40 p.m. Mincha, Ne’ilah,
September-October issue of
Wednesday, September 9 Maariv service
Community News.
8:30 a.m. Second day
See services planned in our Rosh Hashanah service
community’s Jennie and Jacob
11:00 a.m. Shofar service
Sapirstein Synagogue.
Exploring, Creating, Having Fun as Individuals and a Community
No matter our age, we all have entertainment. I also learn new
social needs. These needs are things every day and being here
defined differently by each of keeps me active and out of the
us. It may be engaging in an house.”
activity where we are expressing Marie Baker explains that
our unique creativity, having participating at the Center helps
simple dialogues with others her “get out and meet new people.
as we participate in our day-to- The staff here is wonderful and it’s
day routines, dining together, been another great experience. I
or enjoying entertainment. The look forward to coming twice each
common thread is that each week.”
opportunity helps improve our
quality of life and helps protect As we age, our social network
against illnesses and depression. often becomes less extensive and
the frequency of contact with Marie Baker
At Menorah Park’s Mandel Adult friends and loved ones tends to
Day Center our goal is to ensure decrease. While relationships with
we satisfy the definition of social close friends or family members
for all of our members to support are important, relationships with
wellness, independence and joyful other members of a community
day(s), whether it’s one day each also play a significant role,
week or up to five. We often ask according to research.
for input when selecting programs
and activities and check in to see If you or someone you
how we are doing. Here are two know could benefit from
examples of what we learned. joining our welcoming and
supportive community at the
Day Center participant John Center, please contact Celeste
Bailey shares, “I like coming, Maria at 216-360-8218 or
because of the people and cmaria@menorahpark.org. John Bailey
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Regain Your Independence with Specialists
at the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center
from Concordia University in really frustrated about everything
Wisconsin in 2017. A Certified that I was not able to do and now
Hand Therapist is a physical or I feel like I can do everything that
occupational therapist with more I want to do; I have even started
than three years and 4,000 hours knitting again!”
of clinical experience in hand Another specialist on our staff
therapy who has also passed a is clinical manager and physical
comprehensive test of advanced therapist Mike Groesch. After
clinical skills and theory in upper passing his national exam in
quarter rehabilitation. 2020, Mike Groesch, PT, DPT,
Certified Hand Therapists was awarded the professional
specialize in assessment, designation of board-certified
planning and treatment of the clinical specialist in orthopaedic
hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder physical therapy by the American
girdle and provide therapeutic Board of Physical Therapy
interventions to prevent Specialties of the American
Kathy Ondak dysfunction, restore function Physical Therapy Association.
assists Barbara Welty and/or reverse the progression Groesch graduated in 2016 from
of upper limb pathology to Gannon University in Erie, PA
T he staff at Menorah Park’s
Peter B. Lewis Aquatic &
Therapy Center includes several
enhance an individual’s ability
to execute tasks and participate
fully in life situations. Common
with a Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT) degree and completed
an orthopaedic residency
therapists who have achieved conditions that hand therapists program through the Institute of
nationally recognized clinical treat include osteoarthritis, Therapeutic Science in Livonia,
specializations. These clinical rheumatoid arthritis, fractures MI.
specializations recognize and dislocations, carpal Orthopaedic physical therapists
therapists with advanced tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s are trained in the prevention,
clinical knowledge, experience contracture, tendonitis, Complex diagnosis and treatment of
and skills in a specialty area of Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) conditions and injuries to the
practice. To obtain these clinical and traumatic injuries. body’s musculoskeletal system.
specializations, therapists must Barbara Welty is one patient Some common Orthopaedic
meet requirements for clinical who has been seeing Kathy for conditions include spine pain,
experience and successfully rehabilitation of her hand function muscle injuries, tendon injuries,
pass a comprehensive test of following a stroke. Barbara said joint injuries, fractures and post-
advanced clinical proficiency in about her therapy, “When I first operative recovery.
their specialty area. Our staff started seeing Kathy, my left side
now includes two therapists who Judi Bolinger has worked with
was paralyzed from the stroke. I Mike after multiple surgeries
have achieved this level of clinical have come a long way so that I
expertise, occupational therapist and said “Coming to the Peter B.
can do most of the things that Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center
Kathy Ondak and physical I want to do. It has been hard
therapist Michael Groesch. for my physical therapy with Mike
work but there have been big Groesch has been a remarkable
Kathy achieved her specialization results. Kathy is very supportive journey toward healing. One of
as a Certified Hand Therapist and encouraging.” Barbara went my leg’s problems stems from
(CHT) in 2008 and also earned on to say, “I don’t think anyone nerve damage; the other leg is
her Post-Professional Doctorate knows how important hands are
in Hand and Upper Extremity until they stop working. I was continued on page 11
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a muscular issue.” She went on to say, “Mike’s
knowledge and skill is paired with kindness and
patience. I truly, cannot imagine ever working with
any other physical therapist.”
The Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center
staff has a variety of certifications and expertise
that includes even more than these two
specializations. Their multidisciplinary staff
of physical, occupational and speech therapists
also includes certifications in aquatic therapy,
vestibular balance rehabilitation, chronic pain and
related dry needling, lymphedema, Parkinson’s
LSVT Big & Loud Therapy, the McKenzie Method
of Mechanical Diagnosis and therapy for the
back. Their experienced staff has the expertise to
help you regain your independence and return to
participating in the activities you enjoy.
If you or someone you know needs the help
provided by specialized therapists, call the
Center at 216-595-7345. Mike Groesch works with Judi Bolinger
Support Groups Offered to Help With Healing
W e are
pleased
to welcome
bereavement support group
meets on Tuesdays, beginning
July 27 through August 31 from
She has worked with adults
experiencing a wide range of
losses. She is a member of the
the new 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in Maltz Hospice Association of Death Education
facilitator for House (connected to Montefiore and Counseling.
our Journey on the Menorah Park campus in The groups are planned to start
through Grief Beachwood). monthly throughout the year.
bereavement “Losing a loved one can be lonely We will be taking a brief break in
Dr. Anita Minkin support and isolating. Our support groups September during the Jewish high
groups, Dr. provide the opportunity for holy days. Journey through Grief
Anita Minkin, Ph.D., LISW, to bereaved individuals to share their starts again on Tuesdays, October 5
the Vinney Palliative Care and experiences with a community of through November 9, 2021.
Hospice team. others who truly understand what We are thrilled that Dr. Minkin
These six-week groups, free and they are going through. This can joined our team to help us meet
open to the community, meet be tremendously validating for the growing need for bereavement
in-person for adults experiencing grievers, and an important step in support in our program and in the
grief. We understand the loss healing,” explained Dr. Minkin. community.
of a loved one is painful and Dr. Minkin has a passion for
complicated. Dr. Minkin will help If you have clinical questions
working with older adults with a about our palliative care and
participants work through their particular expertise in grief and
pain and help with new ways of hospice programs, please
loss. She has been in practice for contact Medical Director
coping and honoring their loved nearly 25 years and has advanced
one at this difficult time. Barbara Messinger-Rapport,
training in grief treatment and M.D. or a member of the
The next Journey through Grief is certified in grief counseling. team at 216-910-2650.
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