Posted 6 years ago
By Betsy Snyder • JFCS Senior Services Care Coordinator
Happy Advance Care Planning Awareness Month! Despite the fact that an overwhelming majority of Americans believe it’s important to write dow[...] Posted 6 years ago
The Twin Cities Jewish Community Alzheimer's Task Force presented “Keeping the Spirit Alive”: The Conference for Caregivers and Those Supporting a Loved One with Dementia on April 7 at Beth El Synagogue. &n[...]Posted 6 years ago
By Karin Onarheim, LGSW • Senior Services Intake & Care Coordinator
I recently received an intake call from “Sam,” a caregiver who had many questions and areas where she needed assistance. [...] Posted 6 years ago
One month after Dr. Vic Sandler’s mother died of lung cancer, his father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Sandler understood the disease; he had cared for hundreds of patients with dementia during his o[...] Posted 6 years ago
Two of the largest conferences that JFCS co-sponsors are the Mental Health Education Conference (held each fall) and Conference for Caregivers (held in spring every other year). Sharon Goldetsky, who was recently [...] Posted 6 years ago
By Annette Sandler • Aging Services Director
Welcome to 2019 – the time of year when many people are making New Year’s resolutions, and doing their best to keep them. I researched the most commo[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month/National Family Caregivers Month. Rosalynn Carter once said there are four kinds of peop[...] Posted 6 years ago
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis’ (JFCS) is excited to announce that it is one of six recipients awarded the 2018 Commissioner’s Circle of Excellence Award though the Department of Human S[...] Posted 6 years ago
By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director
At any age, good nutrition plays an important role in our overall health. This is increasingly true as we age. JFCS Senior Services can help older a[...] Posted 7 years ago
By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director
JFCS Senior Services Caregiver Coaches work directly with family members to guide them in making changes to improve life at home. This includes an i[...] 