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May 2019
Dementia caregiver group
Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers a Dementia Caregiver Connection Group, which will include a separate activity for family members with dementia, at Artis Senior Living in Princeton. The service’s chaplain, Beverly Rubman, will facilitate, offering techniques and resources for those caring for someone with dementia or other memory impairment. The care recipients will be supervised by staff of the Artis Senior Living memory care community. Lunch for all will be provided by Artis. The program will take place Wednesdays,…
Find out more »Memory Café
Senior Resource Center at The Lavy House, Westfield, noon-2 p.m. Kosher lunch and social activities for individuals with early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease/dementia and their care partners hosted by Jewish Family Service of Central NJ. RSVP to Naomi Kreutzer at 908-352-8375.
Find out more »Dementia caregiver group
Jewish Family & Children’s Service offers a Dementia Caregiver Connection Group, which will include a separate activity for family members with dementia, at Artis Senior Living in Princeton. The service’s chaplain, Beverly Rubman, will facilitate, offering techniques and resources for those caring for someone with dementia or other memory impairment. The care recipients will be supervised by staff of the Artis Senior Living memory care community. Lunch for all will be provided by Artis. The program will take place Wednesdays,…
Find out more »June 2019
Community blood drive
Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst, in partnership with Temple Beth Miriam of Elberon and Congregation Agudath Achim of Bradley Beach, will sponsor their annual community blood drive to benefit New Jersey Blood Services, 3-9 p.m. at Torat El. Parental consent forms may be signed at the time of blood donation. Donors 76 and over must bring a doctor’s note. A signature ID is required for all donors. For reservations, contact Mike Gordon at 732-922-3014 or gordonwallach@att.net.
Find out more »July 2019
Memory loss program
A new weekly four-hour social and recreational program for people living with memory loss, “The Coffee House at JFS,” takes place on Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building, Elizabeth. The Coffee House is designed for adults who have mild-moderate memory loss due to cognitive changes caused by some type of dementia or a stroke. A kosher morning snack and light lunch, entertainment, and activities are offered. The program costs $40 per day.…
Find out more »August 2019
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Support Group
Jewish Family Service of Central NJ, Elizabeth, 10 a.m. Free; RSVP to Alice Greenberg-Sheedy at 908-352-8375 or agreenberg-sheedy@jfscentralnj.org.
Find out more »Memory loss program
A new weekly four-hour social and recreational program for people living with memory loss, “The Coffee House at JFS,” takes place on Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Jewish Family Service of Central NJ Halpern Building, Elizabeth. The Coffee House is designed for adults who have mild-moderate memory loss due to cognitive changes caused by some type of dementia or a stroke. A kosher morning snack and light lunch, entertainment, and activities are offered. The program costs $40 per day.…
Find out more »September 2019
2019 World Healthcare and Nursing Conference
Episirus Scientifica holds 2019 World Healthcare and Nursing Conference (2019WHNC) around the theme “Healthcare and Nursing: A Major Challenge Across the Globe”: Organising a unique forum in Singapore during the month of September 10-11, 2019. 2019 World Healthcare and Nursing Conference (2019WHNC) offers an exceptional opportunity for presentation of new advances, ideas and research results by interactive sessions, workshop, poster presentations for all levels of academic and networking opportunities with Professionals and Leader of common interest. One of the main…
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Zumba Gold
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Zumba Gold, an aerobic program geared toward the active older adult, will continue on Tuesdays, Sept. 17 and 24 and Oct. 8 and 29, at 9 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2020; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Flu shots
JCC of Middlesex County, Edison, will offer a Flu Shot Clinic for ages 18 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring a Medicare Part B Card or other insurance card. For an appointment, call 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – “Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Tips”
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. “Weight Management and Healthy Lifestyle Tips,” a free program, will be presented by Lauren Faiella, R.D., on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 10:30 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2020; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Chair Yoga
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Chair Yoga with Karen Rosen will continue on Wednesdays, Sept. 18 and 25, and Oct. 2, 16, 23, and 30, at noon. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2020; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Body Fit Strength
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Body Fit Strength, a program to slow down the aging process and increase strength, bone and muscle density, balance, coordination, and flexibility using weights and resistance bands, will continue on Thursdays, Sept. 19 and 26, and Oct. 3, 10, 24, and 31, at 10 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs…
Find out more »Live Well @JCC – Tai Chi
Live Well @ the JCC of Middlesex County in Edison is a health, fitness, and wellness program for the over-55 age group. Tai Chi, a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing, will continue with Bob Matland on Mondays, Sept. 23 and Oct. 7 and 28, at 9 a.m. Each program costs $45, which entitles individuals to participate in Live Well programs through June 2020; free for Community Campus members. RSVP to 732-494-3232.
Find out more »October 2019
Caregivers’ group
The Jewish Home for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Freehold will hold its next support group meeting, The Jewish Caregiver’s Experience, at 7 p.m. The group meets the last Tuesday evening of each month. Light, kosher refreshments will be served. The next scheduled date is Nov. 26. Contact Jolie at 732-202-1000, ext. 4003, or jfromm@jewishhomefreehold.org.
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