Universally respected as one of theworld’s most distinguished photographers,Moser’s images splashed onto the pages ofVogue, Look, Harper’s Bazaar and othermagazines, decorated book covers, andappeared internationally in importantmuseum exhibitions. Her articles aboutphotography were featured in the New

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Residents become“senior rangers”

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HEBREW HOME OF GREATER WASHINGTON • SMITH-KOGOD & WASSERMAN RESIDENCES • LANDOW HOUSERING HOUSE • REVITZ HOUSE • HIRSH HEALTH CENTER • RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON AGING

Moser’s WorldBy Emily Tipermas

York Times and her lively books exploringphotographic technique were invaluable to

aspiring photographers. Lida Moser’s

remarkable artistry,spanning a 60-yearperiod during whichshe worked as a free-lance photographerbased in New YorkCity, was highlightedthis spring in a retro-spective at theFraser Gallery inBethesda. To markthe occasion,Through the lens of a camera,

Revitz House resident Lida Mosercaptured eminent Scottish poets andauthors; rural Quebec’s farmers, fisher-men and families; New York models andskyscrapers; national politicians, and somuch more.

Lida Moser, today, in her Revitz Houseapartment and in 1979

“Judy and the Boys” by Lida Moser, 1961

Geriatricians:Will there beone for you?

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>> continued on page 3“Waiting for the Queen, Edinburgh, Scotland”by Lida Moser, 1949

The numbersThe American Geriatric Society states

that currently there is one geriatrician forevery 2,546 Americans 75 or older; by2030, that figure is projected to drop toone geriatrician for every 4,254 seniors.

Why? They point to two glaring fac-tors that offer some explanation: geriatri-cians “earn significantly less and haveless predictable work schedules thanthose in other medical and surgical spe-cialties.” A New York Times reporter addsthat geriatrics lacks the allure of “high-tech medicine.”

Passing on knowledge Only nine US medical schools have

departments of geriatrics. Very few of therest even require geriatric courses. In2007, barely half of all geriatric medicinefirst-year fellowship slots were filled. A similar percentage holds for geriatric

Geriatrician shortage on the horizon

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Generation to Generation

psychiatry fellowships. If there are fewerstudents choosing geriatrics, there willultimately be fewer experts available totreat or teach the next generation.

Coordinated careTo “stave off the predicted deficit in

the field’s number of practitioners,” saysWashington Post writer Howard Kim, geri-atricians have “pushed hard to encouragefamily doctors to get extra training in caring for the elderly.” Unfortunately,these days fewer physicians are attractedto primary care. ■

Incentives

Charles E. Smith Life Communities is exceedinglyproud of its Hirsh Health Center, which is devotedto providing the finest outpatient geriatric care toresidents on its campus and to the surroundingcommunity as well. Services include:• Primary care appointments with three geriatric

physicians• Medical receptionists and licensed nurses to

assist in care• Physical and occupational therapy services• After-hours and weekend coverage for medical

emergencies for established patients• Medicare and most major insurance plans

accepted.To learn more about the Hirsh Health Center

or to schedule an initial appointment, please call301.816.5004, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to4:30 p.m.

Perspectives“Trained geriatricians can be more effectiveprimary care providers for frail older per-sons with functional and chronic health careproblems. For these patients, geriatriciansare often able to manage their care in theleast resource-intensive settings such as ina patient’s house, obviating the need formore costly hospitalizations and nursinghome placements.”

— John R. Burton, M.D.,Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

Statistically, we Americans are on track to live very longlives. That’s the good news. The bad news is that although the current number of seniors is expected to nearly double by 2030, experts consider our national healthcare system unprepared to meet the specific medical needs of an aging population.

We’re not talking about the fierce debate surrounding healthcare insurancecoverage. We’re shining the spotlight on the looming shortage ofgeriatric specialists trained to recognize and treat co-existing chronic illnesses in ways appropriate to older patients.

The Institute of Medicine of the National Academies publishedtheir assessment of the problem this spring. Titled “Retooling foran Aging America: Building the Health Care Workforce,” the reportconcludes that “the nation needs to move quickly and efficiently tomake certain that the health care workforce increases in size andhas the proper education and training.” Sounds straightforward, butthe challenges are complex. Let’s take a look at them.

Hats off to Damien Doyle, M.D.(above), directorof the Hirsh Health Center and assistant medicaldirector of Charles E. Smith Life Communities.Washingtonian Magazine included Dr. Doyle on their 2008 Top Doctor list under gerontologyphysicians.

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Ralph H. Deckelbaum, 2008 Hymen Goldman Awardrecipient

Ralph Deckelbaum became President of the HebrewHome in 1985, our 75th anniversary year. An attorneywho became involved in the development, ownershipand management of hotels, Ralph became active withthe Hebrew Home in 1970. Under his tenure asPresident, the Congressional School project began; thisculminated in the opening of Ring House in 1989. Anative Washingtonian, he and his wife Vera continue toactively support the Home – and root for the Redskins.

Dr. Harold Hirsh, 2008 Chair’s Award recipient Physician and attorney Harold Hirsh began

visiting the Hebrew Home at the age of 8, whenhe would read tehillim to the residents, leaving25 cents in the tzedakah box on his way out. He has been a valued friend and supporter now for three-quarters of a century.

In the 1950s, Dr. Hirsh was instrumental inorganizing a medical panel of physicians whocame to the Home on a rotating basis. Hechaired this panel for 19 years. Under thestewardship of Charles E. Smith and AaronGoldman, Dr. Hirsh conceived of an outpatientservice for our campus, and the Hirsh HealthCenter opened in 1991. Harold and JaneHirsh’s most recent pledges bring their totalgiving to the Home to over $1 million. TheHirshs and their daughter Evelyn Auerbachhave all received the Home’s top awards, andwe congratulate him on this latest honor. ■

Catriona Fraser, owner of the gallery, welcomed a large group of Revitz residentswho came to see the magic and beauty oftheir neighbor’s creative output.

Fraser plans to show Moser’s workfrom June 12 to 15, 2008 at New YorkCity’s Affordable Art Fair at the Metro-politan Pavilion, which will host over

70 galleries from the U.S., Europe, Asia,Canada, and South America. At last year’sfair, Moser’s presence drew the attentionof long-time admirers and serious collectors alike.

Today, Lida’s portrait, painted byAmerican artist Alice Neel, hangs in NewYork’s Metropolitan Museum. Her photo-

graphic masterpieces, still widely sought,are nestled in permanent collections infamed museums and institutions in GreatBritain, Canada, New York City, and locallyat Washington’s Phillips and Corcoran galleries, the National Archives and eventhe Library of Congress. ■

Honoree Ralph Deckelbaum withPresident/CEO Warren R. SlavinPhyllis Margolius, the granddaughter of

Hymen Goldman, presents the Hymen GoldmanHumanitarian Award to Ralph Deckelbaum.

Above - Dr. HaroldHirsh, left, presents a certificate to Dr.Benjamin Newhousein 1954.

Left -Irving P. Cohen presents the Chair's Award to Dr. Harold Hirsh

Annual Meeting Chair Alan M. Freeman withBoard Chair Hanita Schreiber

Moser’s World

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Residents of Landow House and RingHouse are engaged in a Senior Rangers PilotProgram with the Montgomery CountyParks Department. With the guidance ofpark naturalist Geri Drymalski, our resi-dents have enjoyed amazing outings.

Through this program, residents havelearned how to make maple sugar and pressapple cider. They've gone boating on LittleSeneca Lake at Black Hills and they enjoyedvegetarian chili made by the rangers as theybirdwatched from the visitors center in thewinter. They’ve visited Sugar Loaf Mountainand its nearby winery, and traveled toBrookside Gardens to enjoy chrysanthemumand poinsettia displays. Other programsincluded “tea with the birds” at Locust GroveNature Center, a visit to the National CapitalTrolley Museum, a tram ride through thePatuxent Wildlife Research Center, and lectures on local “birds of prey” and “mammals of the night.” ■

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Landow residents enjoy a boat ride on Little Seneca Lake.

“That was ourfavorite song whenwe got married.”Musician John Oliverbeams when hehears this at LandowHouse, where hecomes each month toperform Broadwayshow tunes. “Landowresidents are amongmy best audiences,”explains Oliver.

Kids and seniors team upin an intergenerationalactivity to plant spring flowers at the HebrewHome. Rosie Kemp helps resident Dena Mann fill aplanter.

As part of NursingRecognition Week in May,nurses paid homage to thefounders of their professionby wearing their traditional“whites.” Of the 1,174employees at Charles E.Smith Life Communities, 476 are in Nursing.

Who wants to be inside on a gorgeous spring day?Certainly not our Russianresidents. Thanks to Russianprogram coordinator SophiaPresman, Elia Miranski andhis wife Zila enjoy the fineweather -- and each other’scompany -- on the Smith-Kogod patio.

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Revitz residentsjoin the breadline sculpture atthe RooseveltMemorial. From left,Sidney Levy,Miriam Rosen,Golde Sambol,Carl Smith, andMorris Cohen.

Ring House residents on theirway to Sugarloaf Mountain,with park naturalist GeriDrymalski of the MarylandNational Capital Park andPlanning Commission.

Julien Sacks, Ring House resi-dent, shares a park bench witha new friend on SugarloafMountain.

Florence Chan and her daughter Elaine Chan enjoythe movie “Young at Heart” at the AFI Silver Spring.

Thanks to the generosity of an anony-mous donor, over 130 residents from RingHouse, Revitz and Landow, families and staffenjoyed a private showing of this year’shottest new documentary film, Young atHeart, at the AFI Silver Theatre in SilverSpring. The award-winning film chronicles asenior chorus that has been performing con-temporary rock, punk and rhythm-and-bluessince 1989.

Ring House resident Hannah Krassner saidthe chorus members inspired her because theycontinue to do what they love despite the chal-lenges old age presents. Landow House residentWalter Golman gave the film a thumbs-up, say-ing “It was a good film; a real piece of work.”

Carol Cohen-Wolfe, vice president of hous-ing for Charles E. Smith Life Communities,brought her 13-year old son Nathan,and noted the film “really provoked agreat discussion on the way homeabout how seniors can have the samepassions and zest for life that youngerpeople feel. The movie helped Nathanrealize that his love of music can be alifelong passion, and one he can sharewith people of all ages.”

Many thanks to the AFI SilverTheatre Director Murray Horwitz,General Manager Joy Cooney, and thewhole crew for their gracious hospitality,popcorn and soda. ■

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Revitz House residents are quick to takeadvantage of planned outings to Washington’stourist sites. Recently, they traveled down to theTidal Basin to view the season’s glorious cherryblossoms along the famous Cherry Tree Walk.They visited the Roosevelt Memorial andenjoyed a lively discussion of FDR’s term asPresident. To be sure, there was plenty of reminiscing about their personal experiencesduring that momentous period. ■

Revitz House

WANTED!Students ages 12 and up are

needed this summer to assist in avariety of projects at the nursinghome and in our senior living residences.

You can escort residents totherapy and activities, and youmay run activities. If you excel at writing, you may be chosen towork with our residents on writ-ing their “ethical wills.” Perhapsyou like to play chess, or cardgames, or enjoy talking to people.Or you may take pleasure inentertaining our residents (piano,violin, guitar, etc). You can dothese things, or just about any-thing you enjoy, while helpingour 1,100+ residents.

Volunteering at the Charles E.Smith Life Communities is a greatexperience -- providing new skills,an opportunity to explore careeroptions, and in some casesenhancing self-esteem. You willbe treated like an adult. Try it –every summer, students reporthow much they like it, often,much to their own surprise!

Call 301.770.8333 or e-mail: volunteers@hebrew-home.org. ■

Ring House

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LifeLinesIn Our Mailbox

Volunteer Award When Sydell Rappaport retired as a New

Jersey Deputy District Attorney, she knewthat she wanted to do volunteer work, andbecause her mother had spent 12 years atthe Jewish Home in the Bronx, Sydell decid-ed to volunteer at the Hebrew Home.

From helping at beading classes, bingogames and current event classes, to directing“Project Keepsake,” in which she and the volunteers she trainedhelped 100 residents to create beautiful family histories, to helpingresidents hone computer skills and orienting new volunteers, Sydellhas put her talents and interests to good use.

“The best part of volunteering here is meeting residents, under-standing their backgrounds and learning from them,” Sydell said.“They have so much to offer.” The Kitty Davis Award will be presented at a Volunteer Recognition program in June. ■

Dear Mr. Slavin,

I am writing to you to tell what incredible careDr. Linda Benson gave to my mother while she wasat the Hebrew Home following a severe stroke.

The first day we met Dr. Benson we were sur-prised by how much time and care she took with my mother (and us!) while evaluating her and hermedical situation. She listened attentively to bothmy mother and to me (and my sister) and gave us all the assurance that she would monitor her and hermedicine very carefully.

For the following three weeks that my motherwas in Room 288, Dr. Benson proved to be incrediblyknowledgeable about all the different medicines andwhen necessary she consulted with my mother's cardiologist. She listened to our thoughts about mymother's medical condition (and some reactions shewas having from medicine) - but just as important,she took care of my mother with kindness, attention,and a level of patience that was beyond any expecta-tion. She's not only a great doctor, she's a kind, considerate, attentive and caring doctor. It's hard tofind that combination in my doctors.

While we were ready to leave the Home onFebruary 28, 2008 - we hated leaving her.

I wanted to share with you our experience, in theunlikely event you didn't know what a gem you havein Dr. Benson.

Thank you,

Miriam Lenett (Daughter of Helen Stern)

Two major improvements will take place during the second half of2008, thanks to generous grants from the State of Maryland and fromMontgomery County.

Charles E. Smith Life Communities is very pleased to announce a$760,000 grant from the State of Maryland, recommended by GovernorMartin O’Malley, to purchase two heavy-duty generators for the HebrewHome. This will complete a two-year, $2 million renovation and upgrad-ing of our kitchen, so that it can serve as a regional emergency feedingcenter in case of a large-scale crisis such as a terrorist attack or severeweather emergency.

The new generators will power both the new emergency responsekitchen and the air conditioning in the 556-bed Hebrew Home – a critical function that was found lacking in many hospitals and nursinghomes in Louisiana during Hurricane Katrina -- and will also maintainpower to security doors and cameras. Susan Moatz, Director ofDevelopment Operations and Major Gifts, navigated the legislativeprocess to a successful outcome with the invaluable help of the JewishCommunity Relations Council and the Maryland Jewish Alliance.

We are also pleased to announce a generous grant of $90,000 fromthe Montgomery County Council, recommended by County ExecutiveIke Leggett, to help fund a new emergency call system in ourWasserman Residence. ■

Two grants announced

Alpha Omega Foundation, theoldest international dentalorganization, generously pre-sented the Hebrew Home’sDental Clinic with a gift of$1,000. Kindness like thisfacilitates the work of dentistslike Dr. Steven Keller, one ofthe dental volunteers who provides necessary care to our residents.

Sydell Rappaport

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Lace up those running shoes and join walkers andrunners for the annual Home Run 10k/5k and fun runon Sunday morning, September 28. Building on the success of last year, we have changed the course to startand finish at Federal Plaza on East Jefferson Street.Participants will be treated to a great finish-line party –enticing food, drinks, prizes and entertainment – andfabulous hi-tech running shirts. This year we aredelighted to have Harvey Goodman, President ofGoodman-Gable-Gould Adjusters International, and his wife Shari Goodman co-chairing this event.

As we have over the past few years, we will once again team up with Jewish Foundation for Group Homes. Race proceeds benefit the residents ofboth of these organizations.

Online registration is available for individuals andteams at www.hebrew-home.org. The early bird discountis available until September 8. ■

2008 Golf InvitationalFore! Join co-chairs Marc Schlesinger and Michael

Meyer for the annual Charles E. Smith Life CommunitiesGolf Invitational. New location and new day! The eventwill be held on Monday, September 22 at LakewoodCountry Club. We’ve added some fun contests to analready action-packed day! Register online atwww.hebrew-home.org. ■

A legacy of generosityHave current interest rates decreased your standard of living? Have

you really wanted to support the Hebrew Home, knowing you couldn’ttake the risk of giving up any assets? There is a way you can meetyour financial needs today and make an ultimate gift to the Home inthe future—with a Hebrew Home Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA).

Rates are based in part on your age; the older you are, the higherthe rate. If you are 75, the rate is 7.1%; at age 85, your rate is 9.5%.This gift to the Hebrew Home guarantees regular payments to you forthe rest of your life.

Part of your gift is tax-deductible today and the payments youreceive are partially income tax-free, so your effective rate would beeven higher. Rates drop slightly on July 1, 2008, but you can lock intoday’s rates if you start an annuity by June 30.

Individuals who have generously included the Hebrew Home or Charles E. Smith Life Communities in their estate plans or who have created a legacy for the Home through a Permanent Fund are eligible tojoin the Builders of the Future Society. Builders take action today tobrighten the future for those we serve.

If you have already included us in your estate plans, we would love tohear from you. If you want to create your own legacy, our Director of GiftPlanning, Julia Pitkin-Shantz, CFP, can help you discover what is rightfor you. Please contact her at 301.770.8342 or at pitkin-shantz@hebrew-home.org.■

Early bird discount availablenow for 2008 Home Run

Aunt Minnie Luncheon

EventMakers

Actress and come-dienne SusieEssman, of HBO’shit series “CurbYour Enthusiam,”delighted morethan 500 guests atthe annual AuntMinnie Luncheonthat benefits theHebrew Home.

Attending this annual event is a treat forcampus residents. Benefactors MarilynCohen and Linda Haft greet Larry Salkin,Eleanor Kushner and Louis Taub.

Julie Beiser and MarlaCaplan served as Women'sAuxiliary CommitteeLuncheon Chairs for theMay 16 event.

Beth Sloan, left, received the2008 Aunt Minnie GoldsmithAward for her outstandingcommunity service. ArleneFriedlander graciously pre-sented the honor.

Photos by Randy Sager

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LifeTimes is published quarterly by the Hebrew Home of GreaterWashington, Inc. The Hebrew Home is registered in Maryland as a charitable organization. Documents and information filed underthe Maryland Charitable Solicitation Act may be obtained from the Maryland Secretary of State, 410.974.5534. We are an equalopportunity employer and we provide access to community programs without regard to race, age, national origin, familial status, religion, sex or disability. Our services and programs areopen to all in the community.

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Special EventsEvery Monday “Learn with Rabbi Scolnic,” 12:30–1:30 p.m. in theRing House social hall, with Rabbi Samuel Scolnic,Rabbi Emeritus of Beth El Synagogue. Treat yourselfto lunch at the Ring House snack bar prior to theprogram and to thought-provoking discussions.Parking available across the street at Panera.

1 JuneCommunity event celebratesIsrael@60 on the Mall.

22 SeptemberGolf Invitational at Lakewood Country Club.Register online at www.hebrew-home.org.

28 SeptemberHome Run 5k/10k/fun run, culminating in a greatpost-race celebration at Federal Plaza, benefits theHome and Jewish Foundation for Group Homes.Plan to join our growing numbers. Register onlinenow at early bird rates, www.hebrew-home.org orcall 301.770.8351.

HEBREW HOME OF GREATER WASHINGTONLANDOW HOUSE • RING HOUSE • REVITZ HOUSE

HIRSH HEALTH CENTER • RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON AGING

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Save the Date13 DecemberStarlight Ball

For more information about these upcoming events,visit www.hebrew-home.org, Events page.

Family Support GroupOur support group is open to caregivers in the commu-nity as well as Charles E. Smith Life Communities fami-lies. Join us on the second and fourth Friday of eachmonth, 1 – 2 p.m. in the Smith-Kogod Residencelibrary. Contact Kerri Zwolak, LGSW, 301.770.8479.

Curious first graders from Charles E. SmithJewish Day School on a visit to Ring Housequizzed 101-year old Sandford Heller about lifeback in his childhood. “Was Pluto a planet 100years ago?” inquired one student. “I have toassume yes,” said Sandford, with a grin. ■

Annual Report now available online atwww.hebrew-home.org