For many of us, transportation is something that hardly merits a second thought. We get in the car, start the ignition, and head out—whether it’s to the grocery store, a doctor’s appointment, or a lunch date with a friend. That simple act of freedom represents independence, connection, and choice. But when driving is no longer [...]
Category Archives: Older Adult Services
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Dec
Dec
Did you know that Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers personalized in-home assessments to help older adults (age 55+) age in place safely with confidence and dignity? Conducted by Master’s level social workers, these proactive visits are designed to provide a thoughtful “getting to know you” baseline—so we can truly understand each individual’s needs, preferences, [...]
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Jan
Jan
The death of a spouse or life partner is one of the most painful things most people will ever endure. While each one of us experiences grief, mourning, and adjustment in our own unique way, no one should have to go through the process on their own. As part of our commitment to support community [...]
News, Older Adult Services
A Joyous Chanukah Celebration Honoring Holocaust Survivors and a Special Birthday Milestone
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Jan
Jan
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, JFCS had the pleasure of hosting our annual Love Café Europa Program's Chanukah celebration. The Katz JCC social hall was packed with Holocaust Survivors, family members, staff, volunteers, and students and teachers from Politz Day School of Cherry Hill. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dairy lunch, replete with latkes and jelly [...]
Older Adult Services, Support Group
JFCS Offers Winter Support Groups to Help Older Adults Thrive Through Life’s Challenges
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Dec
Dec
Support groups are valuable resources for older adults seeking connection, support, and personal growth, promoting emotional and social well-being. They provide a safe space to share feelings and experiences, especially during life transitions like retirement, loss, or health issues. These groups help combat social isolation, connect participants with peers facing similar challenges, and offer opportunities [...]
News, Older Adult Services
Now offering expanded services for Holocaust Survivors from the Former Soviet Union
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Dec
Dec
The Jewish Federations of North America report that in the United States, Holocaust Survivors represent one of the most vulnerable older adult populations. Their previous traumatic experiences have resulted in higher rates of mental, physical, and cognitive decline. Many Survivors need additional support in order to maintain their dignity, health, and independence as they age. [...]
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Jul
Jul
Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) held two successful Hope & Healing programs this month. Former Soviet Union Holocaust Survivors enjoyed an informative and entertaining Russian-language presentation on Zoom by Ilya Khinkskiy, titled “History & Politics of Ice Cream & Jews from Abraham to Ben & Jerry's.” Ilya conducted a trivia quiz with multiple-choice questions [...]
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Mar
Mar
Just saying the word “dementia” can create a feeling of fear, rejection, or worse. But if we live long enough, most of us will experience mild cognitive impairment or some type of dementia. Dementia is the general name for a decline in cognitive abilities that impacts a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. The word [...]
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Sep
Sep
The loss of a spouse or longtime partner is one of the hardest things an individual will ever endure. Following the death of a loved one, each of us journeys through the process of grief, mourning, and adjustment in a unique manner. But no one needs to grieve alone. Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service [...]
Café Connection: A Memory Café was created in 2016 by Samost Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS), the Katz JCC, and Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare Service (JSHHS) to sup port individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive impairments, as well as their care partners. Often fearing rejection and stigma, care partners worry that the […]