The Quarantine Chronicles: A Word From Our Residents
A collective of poems and thoughts from the residents of The Selfhelp Home. “I am grateful that I live at…
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‘This is devastating for us.’ For those in nursing homes, and their visitors, coronavirus isolation takes a toll
This story was written by Howard Reich, published on The Chicago Tribune. Before the coronavirus pandemic, Suzanne Heuberger visited her…
The Selfhelp Home Has Received Over 100 Letters From Strangers
Thank you to all of the community organizations that have sent beautiful letters to our residents at The Selfhelp Home…
Happy Passover to our Family and Friends
This year Passover was very different. We couldn’t partake in communal dining in response to COVID-19, so Selfhelp had to…
Passover Greetings from The Selfhelp Home
This year may be different from all other years in that we cannot be together in the same way. As…
Staying Together – While Standing Far Apart (Pt. 2)
Much like every other senior community around the United States and the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken The Selfhelp…
Staying Together – While Standing Far Apart
During this time of uncertainty, we wanted a share some photos from this week to keep us all connected. We…
Resident Spotlight: Bill Kaplan – A Life in Music
Bill Kaplan has been a familiar face – and a welcomed presence – at The Selfhelp Home for nearly six…
Stumbling Stones: Fritz Cohen’s Journey Back to Germany
This story was written from the point of view of David Mihalyfy, PA at The Selfhelp Home. In religious studies…
5 Signs That It’s Time to Move Aging Parents into Assisted Living
Moving to an assisted living home is a big decision. However, many families put off making a move until their…