Category Archives: Resource Links

There are a growing number of resources available to you, your family, your congregation and your organization that speak to the issues of aging and Judaism.

We’ll begin with some basic denominational and general resources and continue to add to the list over time.

Promoting older driver safety and mobility in your community

American Society on Aging has created a resource called DRIVEWELL: Promoting Older Driver safety and Mobility in Your Community. This is a toolkit which includes: information about older drive health and wellness repared scripts for presentations to community groups, older adults … Continue reading

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A new resource for care-givers

A while ago I met with the people at Health Advocate in suburban Philadelphia. They were featured in a long article in the Philadelphia Inquirer. I was intrigued by the fact that individuals could sign up for a service that would … Continue reading

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Caring.com is a care-giving resource

We’ have uncovered another major resource for care-giving. CARING.Com is a resource for personal and family concerns in the area of care-giving. A special feature of the site is the inclusion of spiritual resources who are available to answer questions, … Continue reading

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Faithful Reform in Health Care

“Faithful Reform In Health Care is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to elevate faith-inspired voices in support of affordable quality health care for all the U.S.” Rev. Linda Walling is the inspiration behind this organization which is drawing from an … Continue reading

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Sacred Aging

Contributed by Howard Silverman, MD MS The last session of the “Aging to Saging” workshop was winding down when I asked whether any participants would be interested in organizing future activities. Across the room, I could see my mother trying vainly … Continue reading

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