The Living Healthy series continues this winter. Developed by Stanford University, these award winning sessions include the best information on topics such as exercise, nutrition, stress management, and decision-making all geared towards maximizing your health and well-being.
The winter sessions will be led by the NNORC’s wellness team: Pat Gumson, nurse, and Judi England, Senior Health Education Coordinator. Judi and Pat are very excited about teaching this class together. They guarantee that you will have a very fun learning experience.
Dates: Mondays, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18 and 2/25.
Time: 1:00 – 3:30 pm
Place: B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation, 420 Whitehall Rd., Albany, NY
RSVP: 518-524-2023 or email
Cost: Free
JFS Patient Empowerment Series
Last fall’s Patient Empowerment Seriesc at Whitehall Court Apartments and sponsored by the NNORC and StateWide Senior Action Council were a huge success. Approximately twenty NNORC residents came to learn how they can be an active participant in their own health care. Mike Burgess, former Director of the New York State Office for Aging led the discussions and disseminated valuable information.
The next four week series are underway. Come and learn about your rights under Medicare, and about how to receive the care you deserve. If you are a Medicare beneficiary, a family member or caregiver, sign up today. Workshops will cover:
- Basic Medicare terms
- How to ask the right questions about your care
- How to file a complaint if you receive poor quality of care
- How to appeal a provider issued notice of non-coverage
- Important Medicare benefits – What you need to know
- Online resources
- New York State resources
Dates: Thursdays, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24 and 1/31.
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Place: Holy Wisdom Apartments, 428 Whitehall Road, Albany, NY
RSVP: 518-524-2023 or email
Cost: Free
JFS Sponsors CarFit Program for Senior Drivers
On a clear autumn day with the brilliance of color as our backdrop and a hint of crispness in wind, the cars started lining up in St. Sophia’s Parking Lot for our first-ever Car Fit Program. This program hosted by the JFS NNORC and sponsored by the Colonie Senior Services Center, offered clinics, in which trained CarFit technicians assessed a driver in their car to ensure that the mirrors, steering wheel, seat, etc. were at the safest and most appropriate position. Twenty-two senior drivers came through the program.
A team of twelve volunteers assessed our drivers by ensuring that the mirrors were at optimum use, the steering wheel the appropriate height and angel, the seat the proper distance from the wheel and the all-important safety belt adjusted to fit snugly and securely.
Here’s what we discovered:
- 16 folks were over age 80
- 18 needed mirror adjustments
- 16 needed seat belt correction
- 7 were given information on replacing existing cushions to ensure better vision
We are grateful to Roger Dames and his team of volunteers to help our senior drivers navigate the NNORC and beyond safely. If you missed this opportunity to be part of a CarFit day, we will schedule another assessment date in June.
For additional program offerings of the NNORC, please call 518-514-2023.
Albany Community Members Gather for First Family Life Education Lecture on Aging and Caregiving
Christine Holle (JFS, Executive Director), Zvi Gellis, Ph.D., (Professor, University of Pennsylvania) and Miriam Adler (Former JFS Executive Director).
Answer to these questions are what shaped the Trends in Successful Aging and Caregiving seminar presented by Dr. Zvi Gellis on Sunday, October 28, 2012. Nearly 50 Albany community members joined at the Golub Center to hear information on our growing population, how we are responding to their need for care, as well as innovative programming to address their needs.
The predominant theme in addressing the increase in our aging population was prevention. Dr. Gellis talked about helping seniors maintain their independence by living at home (aging in place), advances in in-home assessment tools to insure senior’s physical and mental safety, as well as support systems to help caregivers.
This was the first lecture in the the new JFS Miriam Adler Family Life Education Series, designed to strengthen and empower families through workshops and discussions on issues affecting all stages of family life. Upcoming lecture topics will include: Evaluation, Safety and Home Adaptation for the Elderly; Use of Technology in Care and Prevention; and End-of-Life Issues from a Legal and Jewish Perspective.
For information or to suggest topics or speakers for upcoming Family Life Education Lectures, please call 518-482-8856 or email info@jfsneny.org.
Christine Holle New JFS Executive Director
JFS is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine A. Holle as Executive Director. Christine has been with JFS for over 24 years, most recently serving as Director of Finance and Administration.
“We’re delighted by Christine’s promotion to Executive Director and by the renewed energy and excitement she’s brought to the agency,” says Board president Bob Gumson. “We’re looking forward to working with Christine to continue JFS’ 158-year tradition of providing quality services in the community, and increasing awareness and utilization of JFS throughout the Capital Region.”
“I’m excited and honored to now serve as Executive Director,” said Christine.
“Throughout my time with the agency, and under the dynamic leadership of Anschel Weiss and Miriam Adler, there have been many changes in what we do, but the mission and values that are the foundation of our agency remain unchanged. As we embark on the next chapter of JFS’ long history, I envision JFS growing and moving forward by expanding services , developing partnerships and relationships within the community, and getting the word out so all community members know just how vital a resource JFS really is!”
Site Dedication
This website was created through the generosity of Meryl and Al Norek in memory of Al’s great grandfather, David Shapiro, publisher of Der Tag.
Mormonism 101 for NNORC Residents and Friends of NNORC
With a new Mormon Temple being built in the NNORC and the possibility of the first Mormon President, how much do we really know about our Mormon sisters and brothers? What are the core tenets of the Mormon faith? Are Mormons Christians? A lost sect of Judaism? Why is the Temple central to the Mormon faith? What happens in the Temple? Why can’t non-Mormons enter a Mormon Temple?
Join us for “Pasta and Possibilities” as Reverend James Kane shares about the Mormon faith and their traditions. Father Kane is a Roman Catholic priest of the Albany Diocese and Director of the Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany. He has been the leader of Jewish/Christian dialogue as well as Muslim/Christian dialogue locally. We are honored to host Fr. Kane and welcome him to the NNORC to share his insights.
DATE Wednesday, October 31, 2012
TIME 12:00 p.m.
PLACE
RSVP The NNORC office, 518-514-2023 to sign up for this unique opportunity
FEE $3.00 suggested donation for NNORC members; $5.00 for non-members
Groups
Current Group
Grief and Loss
When a loved one dies, the emotional impact is as varied as the person we lost. At times, our grief can feel unmanageable. Come and learn from and take comfort from others who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
Wednesdays, October 26 – November 23, Noon-1pm
In-person at 182 Washington Ave Extension, Albany
Facilitated by: Randall Wachunas, BS and Rachel Hemmerstein, MSW Clinical Intern
Fee
This group has a fee of $20 per person, per week.
We accept the following insurances for Support Groups:
- CDPHP
- CDPHP Medicare
- MVP
- MVP MEDICARE
- HIGHMARK/BSNENY
- EXCELLUS BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD
- BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD
- MEDICARE
To Join
Contact counseling@jfsneny.org or 518-400-0340
For more information on our Support Groups, please call 518-400-0340 or Schedule a Free Consult
JFS provides a variety of support groups for people of all ages and backgrounds, in-person and remote, facilitated by JFS Clinical staff.