Senior Olympics

The Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehabilitation hosted its “Senior Olympics” on Tuesday, September 2. From the parade of Olympians and the lighting of the Olympic torch, to the games, including bowling, basketball and putting green golf, to the Olympic banner crafted by residents, Parker’s Olympians performed with great pride. In addition to residents’ families, guests included State Senators Frank Padavan, Craig Johnson, and Malcolm Smith, as well as Assemblymembers Mark Weprin, Ann-Margaret Carrozza and Rory Lancman, and NYC Councilman David Weprin.
Parker, located at 276-11 76th Avenue, is an independent 527-bed facility located on the Queens side of the Nassau-Queens border. It is a national leader in short term rehabilitation for older adults, as well as long term care, and offers a network of community health programs, including adult day health care, Alzheimer’s day care, home health care, and hospice — serving approximately 7,000 men and women each year. For more information, call 718-289-2100/516-247-6500 or visit www.parkerinstitute.org.