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JFCS committed to enhancing opportunities for seniors to have social connection and limit isolation

Posted 4 days 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, highlight important trends, and strengthen our commitment to honoring our older commu[...]

Senior Services programs work to alleviate crisis of loneliness, isolation

Posted 11 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[...]