Senior Services
SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS
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Join us as for making gift bags for Chanukah that will be distributed to our seniors. We will have a craft table for kids to make cards that will be added to the gift bags so please bring your chil...
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JFS A Simple Gesture SortingDec
16
Join us at JFS from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. as we sort through 2000-3000 pounds of food, check expiration dates, and stock the pantry! This is a great family activity and children 5 years old and up ...
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JFS Bereavement GroupDec
17
Bereavement Group
Meets Every Month
1 p.m. at Jewish Family Services
The JFS Bereavement Group is a safe space led by our social workers Alicia Kaplan and Sheilagh Harrington where all are welcome...
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JFS Chanukah at AbbotswoodDec
17
Chanukah at Abbotswood
Tuesday, December 17 at 3 p.m.
Abbotswood at Irving Park
Celebrate Chanukah with Abbotswood residents & staff, Rabbis, and JFS. We will enjoy music, dreidel fun, and delici...
Jewish Family Services offers a range of services for older adults and their families including information and referral, counseling, caregiver support, case management, transportation, and Jewish programming. We run a weekly English as a Second Language (ESL) program for older adults from the FSU. If you are new to town or have decided to get involved, we can direct you to a range of activities in the community designed with older adults in mind. If you are a caregiver, call us for information, counseling, and general support. JFS believes that no one should go without care. A free consultation is offered and sliding scale is available those who qualify. The agency can accept some Medicare plans. Confidentiality is strictly maintained.
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Clinical Social Work
Anxiety and depression are major factors contributing to diminished quality of life for older adults. These are of course treatable conditions, and our Masters prepared licensed social worker can provide highly professional and compassionate therapy.
We also can provide help for caregivers in the form of therapy, group support, or supportive counseling.
Contact Sheilagh Harrington, MSW, LCSW, (336) 852-4829 ext. 226.
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Congregational Nurse
JFS has the services of a Congregational Nurse, a masters prepared licensed RN, who participates in the Cone Health System’s Congregational Nurse program. The mission of this program is to enhance the lives of older adults by focusing on health and education and wellness counseling. Congregational Nursing brings a holistic approach to well-being, looking at the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of health.
Call Marlene Baruch, MSN, RN, (336) 852-4829 ext. 224.
CHAI NOTES
Chai Notes works with older adults, their families, and individuals across the generations to foster connections and increase socialization for older adults primarily in senior facilities. The program emphasizes the use of the arts, particularly Jewish music, as a way to do this. Programs for dementia patients are included as are intergenerational programs. Contact Jenny Schultz, (336) 852-4829. ext. 235.
The Chai Notes program is sponsored by The Sephardic Foundation on Aging.
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Transportation Services
Door to door service for older adults and disabled riders is provided by the JFS Van and is available for doctor’s appointments, shopping, social events and religious services. The van is $3 each way and free on Shabbat through the generosity of donors. Our J-Drive program is available when the van is booked.
Call (336) 852-4829 ext. 222 three days ahead to schedule a ride.