Conversations: Growing Older Today
Join JFS for this free, four Monday evening program from
7:00pm – 8:30pm to discuss Aging in the 21st century.

Programs facilitated by JFS Older Adult Service Staff: Penny Yellen, LCSW; Lynn Marcus-Cohen, LCSW; Jennifer Passaro, LCSW; and Patricia Kiely, Director of JFS Care at Home.

Aging Successfully: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle as you age
March 24th, 7:00– 8:30pm Register Online
Aging is a natural process but the speed which we age is affected by a variety of things we do. This workshop will provide strategies for aging successfully. We will discuss “normal” memory loss and provide tools to improve your memory as well as the importance of remaining physically and socially active. Join us to learn positive ways to stimulate your brain memory, cognition, and discover how to meet the challenge of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Senior Housing: When is a good time to move and what are the options?
April 7th, 700 – 8:30 pm Register Online
Making decisions about housing for yourself or a family member can be a stressful and complicated process. Join us as we discuss and define the variety of housing options available: assisted living, independent living, remaining in your own home, long-term care and elderly housing. Learn more about housing options available in our area, how to evaluate services and what resources to consider as you plan for your parent or family member to remain in their own home.

Surviving the midlife tug of war
April 28th, 7:00 -8:30pm Register Online
Most caregivers take on the responsibilities of caring for an elderly or ill family member willingly and without concern for how long they will need to fill this role. Over time caregiving responsibilities may become more difficult to balance against competing needs such as work and personal family life. This program will provide strategies for managing stress while taking care of everyone’s needs including your own.

How to advocate for your medical care
May 12th, 7:00 – 8:30pm Register Online
Health care and the benefits available as we age are confusing and often complicated. We will discuss the complexities our senior healthcare system and learn tools to successfully navigate it. Join us for an important discussion about what services are available, how to access them and how to advocate for quality health care for yourself or a family member.

Location: JFS 333 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117
RSVP for one, two, three or all four programs using our easy online registration or call us
at 860-236-1927.
 

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