Posted 8 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 8 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 8 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[...] Posted 8 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 resi[...]Posted 8 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. I[...] Posted 8 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 [...] Posted 8 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 dementi[...] Posted 9 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 o[...]Posted 9 years ago
The Twin Cities Jewish Community Alzheimer’s Task Force is presenting a half-day conference that will provide education and support for caregivers and those supporting a loved one with dementia. The event, “Ke[...] Posted 9 years ago
By Annette Sandler • JFCS Aging Services Director
Meals on Wheels has been in the news a lot in recent days. The current administration’s proposed cuts to funding for Meals on Wheels programs and [...] 