Senior Services
SENIOR SERVICES PROGRAMS
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JFS Bereavement GroupMar
18
Bereavement Group
Meets Every Month
3:30 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 welc...
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JFS A Simple Gesture SortingMar
24
Join us at JFS from 10 a.m. - Noon as we sort 1500-3000 pounds of food from A Simple Gesture. We will weigh, sort, check expiration dates and stock the David D. Frazier Food Pantry. This is a gr...
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JFS Senior Passover SederApr
02
Temple Emanuel,Beth David Synagogue, and Jewish Family Services invite you to join us for the annual
Senior Passover Seder
Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m.
Temple Emanuel • 1129 Jefferson Rd.
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JFS Shabbat Sha-ZoomApr
04
The Asheville JCC invites your community to join us in a very special monthly online program geared towards Jewish seniors, called Welcome Shabbat Sha-Zoom.
A partnership of the Jewish Community C...
Jewish Family Services offers a range of services for Jewish older adults and their families including information and referral, supportive counseling, caregiver support, case management, transportation, and Jewish programming. 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 and general support. Services are typically only offered in Guilford County; exceptions are made for Holocaust Survivors who live outside of Guilford County.
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Clinical Social Work
Anxiety and depression significantly impact the quality of life for many older adults. These conditions, while common, are highly treatable. Our licensed social worker can provide compassionate counseling designed to improve well-being.
Additionally, we provide dedicated support for caregivers, helping them navigate the unique challenges of caregiving with guidance and care.
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 Jamie Schleuning at (336) 852-4829 ext. 222.
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.