Our Stories

At JCHE's 2017 Gala, four residents shared their stories, shining a light on how critical affordable, supportive housing is to the well-being of seniors. This is Jean's story. 

“My Christine,” is how JCHE resident Tatyana fondly refers to a woman she’s known for just six months, but who has already made a profound impact on her life.

As part of our Generations Together program, students studying Mandarin Chinese at Weston's Rivers High School visited our Mandarin-speaking Brighton residents to practice their Mandarin skills and to learn about various Chinese holidays over a pizza lunch.

JCHE’s Life-Altering Program for People with Memory Loss

Commemorating the Israelites’ epic exodus from slavery, the Passover Seder is one of the most significant Jewish rituals.

On Saturday, May 6, JCHE held a B'Nei Mitzvah celebration at out Coleman House in Newton.

“Thank you for being wonderful teachers!” The Tufts Medical student who expressed her gratitude to residents at Golda Meir House on Thursday was speaking for all her fellow students.

Participants in the Joyful Connections! program at our Brighton campus spent the afternoon playing with adorable barn babies thanks to a visit from Barn Babies Traveling Petting Zoo.

Last October, on a beautiful Autumn afternoon in Brighton, a dozen or so JCHE residents could be seen riding in pedicabs, enjoying the outdoors with the wind in their hair.

We recently published the inaugural issue of Thriving in Community, JCHE's newsletter featuring timely stories and information. The scam prevention story is reproduced below. 

We recently published the winter issue of Thriving in Community, JCHE's newsletter featuring timely stories and information. One of the stories is reproduced below. 

Reinforcing the strong sense of community that we believe is the linchpin to healthy aging, JCHE hosts a Passover Seder each year at all four of our campuses.