Wolk Center for Memory Health Earns Level 2 Age-Friendly Health System Recognition

January 28, 2025 - 06:11

Hebrew SeniorLife has announced a significant achievement for its Deanna and Sidney Wolk Center for Memory Health. The center has been awarded the prestigious level 2 Age-Friendly Health System designation by the Institute of Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This recognition highlights the center’s commitment to delivering high-quality care tailored to the unique needs of older adults.

The Age-Friendly Health System initiative focuses on providing care that is aligned with the principles of age-friendliness, ensuring that health services are respectful and responsive to the individual preferences, needs, and values of senior patients. Achieving level 2 status signifies that the Wolk Center has demonstrated a commitment to care excellence, implementing practices that enhance the well-being of its patients.

This recognition underscores Hebrew SeniorLife's dedication to improving the health and quality of life for seniors in the community. As New England's largest nonprofit provider of senior health care, the organization continues to set standards in age-friendly care, reinforcing its role as a leader in the field.