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Melabev for my mother and us was more than just the four mornings she attended. We were once walking through the mall in Modiin when someone came running over to greet my mother. My mother sat regally in her wheelchair with a big smile. I am not sure she recognized who it was but the Melabev volunteer took the time to greet my mother and make her happy. My mother's apartment was decorated with arts and crafts she did at Melabev. She was proud of her accomplishments and would explain to us how she did it. As well as being proud of her work, it gave us ideas of what she could do at home. Melabev gave her a chance to learn new thing, to be active, and to interact with others and to share her life's experiences. The staff of Melabev encouraged her to talk about her life and to express herself. Melabev welcomed family and friends to come visit my mother in Beit Shemesh. My mother was always so proud to show off her children , grandchildren, and great grandchildren who came to visit. Melabev wasn't just a place for my mother to go and be occupied but the staff kept in touch with us letting us know how she was doing and if they noticed her withdrawing meaning maybe she needed a physical check up or her hearing or eyesight should be checked. They offered us a support group facilitated by an experienced professional, Rabbi Wolicki, and with a staff person in attendance. We were able to contact them at other times and discuss concerns. We greatly appreciate Beit Shemesh Melabev, the director, Shoshana Lichtman, her staff, and the volunteers for all they did for my mother, Molly Andelman, z"l, for the last two years of her life. Dov and Elayne Greenstone

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