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Jewish Sacred Aging

A forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families.

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Care-Giving Concerns

How navigating senior care issues can be likened to planning for a family vacation…

April 30, 2010 Carla Sutter 0

As this is my first column I thought I would give readers a sense of what I do as a Geriatric Care Manager by way of a metaphor.  I will start out to say that [Read more…]

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Take time to be thorough during the admissions process

August 18, 2008 Webmaster 0

It is preferable to begin the admissions process prior to actual need of a geriatric facility. This is not as odd as it might sound. Many geriatric care facilities have waiting lists and your loved [Read more…]

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Take time to adjust to your new caregiver role

August 18, 2008 Webmaster 0

Although the new resident is your family member, he/she most probably spends most of her time interacting with staff and other residents. You are a resource not only to your loved one but to the [Read more…]

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Take a good look at a geriatric facility

August 18, 2008 Webmaster 0

Even without talking to staff, an initial visit to a geriatric facility can yield essential information about the quality of life of its residents. Obviously, cleanliness will be easy to determine. The following questions will [Read more…]

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Demystifying Assisted Living

April 30, 2008 Jessica Strom Federman 0

According to AARP, approximately one million Americans live in assisted living communities today.  This unique and relatively new incarnation of the “old-style” board-and-care homes is often misunderstood, and confused with other levels of long-term care.  [Read more…]

About Jewish Sacred Aging

Jewish Sacred Aging is a forum for the Jewish Community with resources and texts that feature discussions on the implications of the revolution in longevity for Baby Boomers and their families. We encourage you to participate in the conversation!

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Rabbi Address’ Upcoming Speaking Appearances

*** All sessions are on Zoom or other virtual platforms unless specified ***

January 5: Judea Reform Durham, NC

January 6: Keneseth Israel, Allentown, PA

January 7: Kol AMi, Cherry Hill, NJ

January 10, 17, 24: Emanue-el, Redlands, CA

January 11, 18,25: Melton Adult Education

January 16, 23, 30: Arizona State University

January 18: Univ. of Pennsylvania

If you would like to book Rabbi Address to speak at your congregation, facilitate a workshop, or appear at your conference or seminar, email us for information!

 

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