Posted 5 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 common resolutions for seniors and they are as you would anticipate – eat healthy, exercis[...] 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 people in the world:
Those who are caregivers
Those who will be caregivers
Those[...] 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 Services. JFCS received this award in recognition of our work providing services and edu[...] 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 adults achieve these goals with programs such as Kosher Meals on Wheels, Shopping Servic[...] Posted 6 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 in-home assessment, comprehensive report and care plan, caregiver education and behavior[...] Posted 6 years ago
JFCS Aging Services is pleased to announce that its transportation program (formerly Deikel Transportation) is now Jacob Garber Transportation Services! The program provides rides for clients who reside within a defined service area in Hennepin County. It’s a convenient, reliable way [...]Posted 6 years ago
By Annette Sandler, JFCS Aging Services Director, and Victor Sandler, MD
As people age, going to the doctor can become more of a challenge. Individuals might have multiple things that are causing health issues. It can be overwhelming to prepare for a doctor’s visit, thinking about everything you [...] Posted 7 years ago
November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, as well as National Caregiver Month. As a way to promote a better quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias, JFCS and the Twin Cities Jewish Alzheimer's Task Force hosted a Dementia Champion Training on No[...] Posted 7 years ago
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minneapolis (JFCS) is excited to announce it has received a generous grant from the MN Board on Aging to support services for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, as well as their caregivers.
The MN Board on Aging has awarded JFCS a g[...] Posted 7 years ago
The Twin Cities Jewish Community Alzheimer's Task Force held the 4th Conference for Caregivers,” Keeping the Spirit Alive,” on Sunday, April 30, at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. This year's conference focused on those supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. A big thank you to keyno[...] 