The Sandwich Generation- We’ve all heard the phrase before, but like most defining moments, it takes on new meaning when it applies to you! People often remember where they were when JFK was shot…I don’t, I was too young at the time. But I definitely remember my first Sandwich Generation moment. On my way to […]
Brandon Sorrell IT Specialist I began reading comics at a young age when my grandfather brought some home. Reading comic books became a huge part of my life growing up because it was a way to dive into a different fantasy world when I didn’t have access to video games and a dangerous neighborhood kept […]
Many people dread going to the doctor, but for older adults, it can be an overwhelming experience. This week was certainly a testament to that! Our Geriatric Care Managers had several requests to take clients to medical appointments over the last few days. Typically an older adult sees their doctor every 3 months, and so […]
I recently met with Debbie Robbins, a local realtor and recent graduate of the Mind Aerobics program, a research-based cognitive training course offered locally by Mind University. In partnership with JVS Human Services, trained instructors administer different curricula over the course of several weeks that maximize your cognitive abilities. “I wanted to take the course […]
Linda Klein Administrative Assistant One of my great passions is reading, especially historical fiction that involves women who have made a difference in the world. My latest reads are: The Lilac Girls, The Atomic City Girls, The Alice Network, and The Lost Girls of Paris. Studies have shown that imagining stories helps activate the regions of […]
Bev King Geriatric Care Manager I remember when I was young, my father repeatedly saying to me, “You will graduate from high school and become a secretary.” Over and over he would say this and so I knew that is the path I would follow. As I got older I began to wonder why his […]
Michal Goldberg Family Support Services Social Worker “I started writing poetry a few years ago. It began with strumming a guitar and humming along with the tunes. The music didn’t come naturally to me, but I found that the rhythm of a tune helped me find the words to authentically express myself and my experiences. […]
Back to School season is upon us! Many of our families receive backpacks filled with notebooks, highlighters, crayons, and all you need to start the year. These school supplies are generously donated and put together by the NCJW. Our Family Support Services social workers filled their cars yesterday with all of these cute and colorful […]
Julie Teicher elected as chair of Jewish Family Service board Julie Teicher was elected as chair of the Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit (JFS) Board of Directors, according to an announcement from JFS. Teicher has served in various roles on the board since first being elected in 2012.
Lynn Breuer, our Director of Chronic Care Management, was featured on, Managing the Problem of Daily Living, with Dr. Linda Sircus on Bloomfield Community Television.
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