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Happy Chinese New Year from GEM Transitional Care Center! May you harness the power of the tiger this year!

In case you need inspiration to begin exercising this year, watch this video about how it affects your brain health:

Transcript of "The brain-changing benefits of exercise" TED Talk Subtitles and Transcript: What's the most transformative thing that you can do for your brain today? Exercise! says neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki. Get inspired to go to the gym as Suzuki discusses the science of how working out boosts your mood and memory -- and protects your brain against ne...

The team at GEM Transitional Care Center wishes you happy holidays! We are hoping for a safer, healthier, happier new year for all. Enjoy our holiday video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54iZ8lj9Gfo

Customer Feedback: "I spent a considerable amount of time at GEM and was able to observe and develop an opinion of the people that worked there. From reception, admissions, social services, therapy and all the nursing staff and aides who are on the front line, I witnessed not only professionalism, but kindness and love to those who they were serving. During a very stressful time, this was a great comfort to me to know that my father was in good hands. I cannot thank you enough for the great service you provide to our elderly."

GEM Transitional Care Center is now implementing outdoor, indoor, and in-room visitation in accordance with currently applicable regulatory guidance on Covid-19. Please contact us for more information at 626-737-0560. Appointments for visits are required.

This is a great story about a study on women doing intense exercise after the age of 70.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN SAVE WOMEN OVER 70 - Fondazione Valter Longo Onlus Many believe that when you reach a “certain” age it is necessary to decrease physical activity, especially if it involves heavy or demanding exercises, in order to avoid negative health consequences. Science, on the other hand, shows that physical activity is in fact what can extend the life exp...

Here's a nice story from Hallmark on supporting a loved one going through a health crisis:

Real Stories: Supporting Friends with Cancer & Illness | Hallmark Ideas & Inspiration Advice on what to say and what to do for friends with cancer or a serious illness directly from people who went through it. Get ideas to show you care here.

Happy Chinese New Year from GEM Transitional Care Center! May the year of the ox be a year of movement for everyone!

Carolle Revollo, RN, received an award today for her 28 years of service at GEM Transitional Care Center. Congratulations, Carolle! We are so grateful for your dedication.

Friday, the first round of vaccines was given to willing GEM staff and patients! Hurrah!

GEM wishes you a Happy New Year! May 2021 be blessed!

This year has been difficult for everyone. But the grace of Christmas has the power to warm our hearts even during the toughest of times. We want to extend that grace and love to everyone: our staff, our residents and their loved ones, all the friends of GEM, and to Grace and Rupert, our fearless leaders. We present to all of you our Grownup Christmas List video to help you celebrate this season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCRd1CpO09o&feature=youtu.be