Each year, Ovation Jewish Home welcomes a Healthcare Administration Student from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he/she will serve as an Administrator in Training (AIT) during a 50-week practicum. This position involves learning the ins and outs of management…
More then 70 people, including residents, families and friends, board members and the public were in attendance for the first of 4 free summer concerts at Ovation Sarah Chudnow. Mark Wenzlaff and friends, a 6-piece band, serenaded the crowd for…
Ovation Communities' Adult Day Services offers a variety of programs for the community and residents. Specifically, two programs ReCharge! and the R+R Club give adults and seniors the opportunity to re-energize the body and brain. The innovative classes are designed to help…
Richard Strait has been a prominent board member of the Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation for ten years and counting. After learning about Ovation Communities and the amazing services offered, he felt an immediate connection and desire to contribute.…
Chai Point Activities Coordinator Jim Heisler is known for his one-of-a-kind dress up choices and bold sense of humor. Adored by Ovation Communities' residents and staff for his quirky take on life, Jim is getting ready to embark on his…
Ovation Communities recently welcomed two new administrators, but one is a familiar face. Marlo Graceffa – Ovation Sarah Chudnow Executive Director You won’t find Marlo Graceffa sitting still. In fact, you probably won’t find her in her office. Since becoming…
We all know how soothing a warm blanket can be. They are widely used in the healthcare industry during hospital stays and emergency transport to comfort patients. But could they be used in a long-term care setting to change pain,…
Before volunteering at the Jewish Home, my only other experience with seniors was the home my grandmother lives in back in Illinois. I was used to seeing seniors in their rooms, keeping to themselves, and that’s what I expected. However,…
In December, Ovation Communities celebrated the completion of a new Torah for the Kohl Family Synagogue at Ovation Jewish Home. The Torah comes at a time of great need with the previous Torah being too heavy to carry during weekly…
Just five years ago, the concept seemed impossible. As the long-term care industry faces a workforce crisis, it’s been seeking a solution to the problem that will last years to come. Today, a first-of-its-kind Geriatric Career Development (GCD) program at…