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By Roni Falck • Senior Services Program Manager
November is National Family Caregiver Month, a time to honor, celebrate and support family caregivers.
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving recentl[...] Posted 10 months ago
Can you tell us about yourself and your background?
My name is Carol Shapiro, and I like to call myself a professional volunteer. I’ve spent most of my adult life volunteering for many different organization[...] Posted 1 year ago
36th Annual Benefit Fund-a-Need will raise money for programs that serve the growing aging population
Seniors and older adults are unfortunately too often a part of society that is marginalized – no[...] Posted 1 year ago
JFCS Senior Services will be featured as Fund-a-Need at 36th Annual Benefit
By Roni Falck, MSW • Senior Services Program Manager
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter once said, “There are only four kin[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Laura Gorke • Associate Director of Client Services
JFCS’ Jacob Garber Transportation has been providing rides to individuals for over 25 years – but getting a person from Point A to Point B does not [...] Posted 1 year ago
Fran is in her tenth decade, 91, and lives independently in her own home. However, one challenge for her in recent years has been getting to medical appointments due to a lack of transportation and the difficulty[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Roni Falck • JFCS Senior Services Manager
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness and engage in conversation about brain health. Living with Alzheimer’s disease or dem[...] Posted 2 years ago
JFCS’ Hag Sameach program plans to expand this initiative in the future
By Mindy Teele • Hag Sameach Program Manager
JFCS’ Hag Sameach program ensures joyous holiday celebrations for families and [...] Posted 2 years ago
By Roni Falck • JFCS Senior Services Manager
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. It is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Roni Falck • Senior Services Manager
November is a time to show support and honor our nation's vital caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month. Families are often the primary source of support fo[...] 