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Friday, August 26, 2011
Long Term Living Magazine: Residents reconnect with the soil at LA Jewish Home
Sandra Hoban, Executive Editor at Long Term Living Magazine, wrote this wonderful piece in their blog yesterday, entitled Residents reconnect with the soil at LA Jewish Home. We wanted to share an excerpt of it with you.
It's always nice to be recognized for one of the amazing services we provide our seniors. We'd like to thank Long Term Living Magazine and Sandra for writing such an amazing piece. Click the link above to read the entire blog.
Also, take a look at the article we wrote in our News and Updates page about Susan Leitch and the G•Z community garden.
In this 100% organic garden, each plant has a therapeutic use for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The calming effects of lavender, chamomile and mint are found in scented wands and used in teas. The garden is also a pleasant escape for residents, staff and families.
It’s clear that Leitch had to put a lot of thought into planning. “I had to be mindful of drought-tolerant plants,” she says. “I wanted them to be native to California.”
It’s clear that Leitch had to put a lot of thought into planning. “I had to be mindful of drought-tolerant plants,” she says. “I wanted them to be native to California.”
It's always nice to be recognized for one of the amazing services we provide our seniors. We'd like to thank Long Term Living Magazine and Sandra for writing such an amazing piece. Click the link above to read the entire blog.Also, take a look at the article we wrote in our News and Updates page about Susan Leitch and the G•Z community garden.
Labels: Alzheimer's, Cognitive Exercise, Cross Post, Garden, Long Term Living, Molly Forrest, Nadine Roisman, Shoban, Susan Leitch
Thursday, July 21, 2011
The Jewish Home's Garden of Eden
From the Summer 2011 edition of the Chai Journal
By Helen Bragar, 84
Los Angeles Jewish Home resident
I sit on the veranda and marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the orange rosebush as it soaks up, and seemingly reflects, the dazzling sunlight.
Blossoming trees and stately birds of paradise plants circle the perimeter of the patio just beyond. Birds are chirping, butterflies are flitting from bush to bush, and the flibbertigibbet hummingbird has dipped its wings into the cool water of the brimming fountain.
Spiky blue flowers line the walkway, and hordes of honey bees are gorging themselves on the sweet nectar. I wonder where they are going to take this bounty to turn it into delicious honey. The only things missing that could make this garden more heavenly are an apple tree, a man with a missing rib, a seductive maiden and a snake.
Oh well, I guess we'll just have to be satisfied with what we've got.
By Helen Bragar, 84
Los Angeles Jewish Home resident
I sit on the veranda and marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the orange rosebush as it soaks up, and seemingly reflects, the dazzling sunlight.
Blossoming trees and stately birds of paradise plants circle the perimeter of the patio just beyond. Birds are chirping, butterflies are flitting from bush to bush, and the flibbertigibbet hummingbird has dipped its wings into the cool water of the brimming fountain.
Spiky blue flowers line the walkway, and hordes of honey bees are gorging themselves on the sweet nectar. I wonder where they are going to take this bounty to turn it into delicious honey. The only things missing that could make this garden more heavenly are an apple tree, a man with a missing rib, a seductive maiden and a snake.Oh well, I guess we'll just have to be satisfied with what we've got.
Labels: Bragar, Chai Journal, Flowers, Fountain, Garden, Residents, Trees