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 [...]
Category Archives: Older Adult Services
News, Older Adult Services
A Joyous Chanukah Celebration Honoring Holocaust Survivors and a Special Birthday Milestone
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 […]