Rooted in Jewish heritage that honors our elders, we promote the independence of all seniors and strive to transform every aspect of the aging experience for the better. By providing vibrant senior communities.Offering a full spectrum of personalized, holistic care. Conducting influential research that continually advances the quality of life for seniors and informs public decision-making. And teaching that grows the ranks of geriatric care providers. All of this makes Hebrew SeniorLife a determined visionary that is charting a course for todays new reality and promoting the independence and well-being of all seniors today and for generations to come.
Since its founding in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston in 1903, Hebrew SeniorLife has steadily evolved and expanded its reach to meet the changing needs and expectations of seniors and their families locally, nationally, and internationally.
Hebrew SeniorLife is at the forefront of geriatric research and physician education, including the essential training of Harvard Medical School students,residents, and fellows in geriatrics and other specialties.
Hebrew SeniorLife is an important link in the continuum of care for seniors in the Boston area and beyond. We partner with other hospitals and community organizations to improve the health of the entire community.
Hebrew SeniorLife welcomes patients and residents of all faiths and backgrounds. Every person receives the same level of care regardless of religion, culture, race, sexual orientation, gender expression, or class background. We are committed to providingall individuals access to high quality health care and senior living.
In the spirit of the Fifth Commandment, as illuminated by the traditions of the Jewish people, our mission is to honor our elders, by respecting and promoting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity, and choice, and by recognizing that they are a resource to be cherished.
As part of our mission, we accept special responsibility for the frailest and neediest members of our community who are most dependent on our care. Everything we do flows from these tenets and is further inspired by the duty of tikkun olam - to heal the world. We seek to fulfill this mission by:
Hebrew SeniorLife is the only senior care organization affiliated with Harvard Medical School and it is home to the only long-term chronic care teaching hospital in the United States. Our patients and residents benefit from the spirit of curiosity this prestigious academic connection brings to our care delivery and programs.
Our Harvard affiliation also connects us to one of the richest biomedical research collectives in the world, which includes four major teaching hospitals in the Boston area as well as Harvard Medical Schools 18 academic health care centers.
Hebrew SeniorLife is home to the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, a renowned clinical research leader committed to improving the care of seniors worldwide. Together, scientists and caregivers transform research results into real-world solutions - at Hebrew SeniorLife and beyond.
