Pilot program pairing gift deliveries with senior visits a huge success

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 [...]

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

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[...]

National Family Caregivers Month an opportunity to remind family caregivers they can find support

Posted 3 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[...]

Holocaust survivors around the globe, including JFCS clients, will benefit from extended Claims Conference funding

Posted 3 years 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 aroun[...]

Senior Services programs work to alleviate crisis of loneliness, isolation

Posted 3 years 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[...]

Older Americans Month: Promoting importance of enjoying independence and rewards of growing older

Posted 3 years 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 acknowl[...]

Myrna Marofsky interview: Author will be keynote speaker at upcoming caregivers conference

Posted 3 years 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[...]

Powerful Tools for Caregiver classes: Now offered for caregivers of adults and children

Posted 4 years 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, [...]

Need a ride? Garber Transportation Services is convenient, reliable, client-oriented and personal

Posted 5 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 [...]

Commemorating Yom HaShoah this week; honoring and supporting Survivors every day of the year

Posted 5 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[...]