Posted 3 months ago
The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) announced in June the outcomes of their negotiations with the German Federal Ministry of Finance on behalf of Holocaust survivors around the world. It will result in approximately $1.4 billion in direct compensation and so[...] Posted 4 months ago
By Roni Falck • JFCS Senior Services Program Manager
In May, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released an advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country. The advisory notes that loneliness, isolation and disconnec[...] Posted 6 months ago
By Roni Falck • Senior Services Program Manager
Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlight important trends,[...] Posted 7 months ago
“Keeping the Spirit Alive,” the conference for caregivers supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, will be held 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Beth El Synagogue. The keynote speaker at this year’s conference is Myrna Marofsky.
Myrna shares a deeply personal story ab[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE • Manager of Family Life Education & Addiction and Recovery Services
JFCS is excited to announce two classes for caregivers. The Powerful Tools program is a six-week, evidence-based program, which focuses on teaching self-care practices to caregivers of [...] Posted 2 years ago
JFCS’ Jacob Garber Transportation Services provide a convenient, reliable way for ambulatory adults to get to a doctor’s appointment, friend’s house, grocery store and more. Now that people are getting out of the house more, Program Supervisor Alex Botvinnik spoke about how this service can h[...] Posted 2 years ago
By Laine Bermansohn, MA, LPCC • Senior Services & Mental Health Support Services Program Manager
Yom HaShoah is the day on which people and nations around the world take a moment to remember the loss and honor the heroism of the people who died and those who lived through one of the greate[...] Posted 3 years ago
By Lindsay Kant, LGSW • Memory Café Coordinator
Over the years I’ve worked with people with memory loss and their caregivers, I have seen many struggle with social isolation. Many find they are not able to participate in groups and activities in the same way they used to, and social situati[...] Posted 4 years ago
By Annette Sandler •
JFCS Aging Services Director
After her doctor told her she can no longer drive because of declining vision and slowing reflexes, Sandy called JFCS Senior Services in distress. “Now I feel like a captive in my own home,” she said. “My daughter is amazing and helps so [...] Posted 4 years ago
By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director
Do you help your mom grocery shop? Do you help balance your dad’s checkbook? Then you are a family caregiver.
A caregiver is an adult who provides unpaid care for the
physical and emotional needs of a family member or friend who is [...] 