44 Friday, April 14, 1918 THE DETROIT JEWISH HEWS Non-Residents Assisted by the Jewish Home for Aged Socialization — interac- tion with other people — can be as important to the mental health of older per- sons as proper nutrition is to their physical well-being. So it is socialization that is the key component of the FELDBRO Day Program at the Jewish Home for Aged, a member agency of the Jewish Wel- fare Federation supported by the Allied Jewish Campaign:Israel Emergen- cy Fund. "Most of the participants QUALITY MEATS Orchard Lake only ORDER NOW FOR THE HOLIDAY! ALL FRESH POULTRY Turkeys, Capons, Roasting Chickens, Ducks, Fryers Also Prime Rib, Brisket, Delmonicos, etc. USDA CHOICE & PRIME WE CARRY ONLY WESTERN BEEF Orchard Lake only 6676 ORCHARD LAKE RD. Mon thf L, So , South of Maple West Bloomfield Plaza 8 626-4656 6 FREE PARKING in the Day program live alone and most of them have limited social contacts," said Penny Harris, director of the activity. "It's hard for them to get out and about without help. So socializa- tion is one of the most im- portant aspects of the prog- ram. "The participants didn't know each other when they started com- ing here, but they've be- come a very cohesive group," she said. "It's ob- vious when they arrive in the morning that they're concerned about each other. If someone's been out sick, the others will ask how she is and when she will be coming back. Some of them have each other's phone numbers so they can communicate during the week." The day program, which began last June, is aimed at older adults who are able to live independently, but who can benefit from some struc- tured activities and special services during the day. Participants can provide their own transportation to Borman Hall, or they can travel in a special van that picks them up at their homes. They can come as often as five days a week, though most are enrolled for two or three days. When they arrive at _Borman Hall they are given BOB'S TRAVELING MARKET 13701 W. 9 Mile at Ridgedale Free Delivery Min. 510.00 Order 547-0140 Specials Good Thurs. thru Sun. Store Hours 8 to 6 Mon. thru Sat. 8 to 5 Sun. Rest Yet 118111Y ti Eat PASSOVER POP PINEAPPLES Ud Assorted Flavors C ea. Place Your PASSOVER ORDER NOW Complete Line Of • Cookies • Matzit • Gefilte Fish, Etc. IDAHO POTATOES $ 70 /0 39 EGGS 69cdoz. Diet & Reg. PASSOVER PEPSI 8-16 oz. N.R. Bottles Jumbo 19cdoz. Mali& Sam Mite MUSHROOMS PASSOVER 11.,VVA JELI V C1.i3ES The senior adults may take part in all the scheduled activities at the Home, including the shel- tered workshop, where they can earn a modest wage for doing simple tasks for local industries. "They do have special needs, though, because they're not here at night," Ms. Harris said. "Because the residents have evening programs, we never used to schedule anything right after lunch. But the day people can't go to their rooms at that time like the residents can, and they asked for something to do, so now we always have something scheduled in the early afternoon besides the hobby shop and workshop. "Residents can attend any of these programs, of course, and if the day people would rather just sit and chat, or knit, or take a little nap in the lounge, that's fine. "The program isn't struc- tured to keep them busy every minute of the day," she said. "We want them to have time to relax and socialize too," "It's easy work, a sociable activity, and it makes the older people feel useful" Ms. Harris said. "Many of they had been quite active in volunteer organizations when they were younger and they like to feel needed." Wednesday afternoon is a time for discussion at Bor- mal Hall, an activity led by MiiTHarris' assistant, Evan bag FARM FRESH EXTRA LARGE "We have about 15 day people here each day," Ms. Harris said. "Since we started in June we've served about 60 persons. Some have been here since we started; they call themselves 'old-timers.' They range in age from 69 to 92, with most in their early 80's, and they come from all backgrounds. For those who like more structured activity, Borman Hall has started a volunteer program to aid the American Cancer • Society. When they're not otherwise involved, "day people" and residents can keep busy preparing Cancer Society literature for distribution: DISCOUNT PRICES ON ALL KOSHER FOR PASSOVER WINES We Have Doctor Brown a continental breakfast at the Nosh Nook snack bar run by the Home's volun- teers. Lunch and dinner are also provided in the main dining room before par- ticipants leave at 6 p.m. 8 49c pt. Fishman, and volunteer Elsie Harold. The topic of their talk is "Jewish Roots." Sitting in a large circle at the back of the Borman Hall lobby, the group members, both residents and day program participants, dis- cuss the history of Detroit Jewry as they remember it. A hand-held microphone hooked up to a loudspeaker lets everyone be heard clearly. The group attracts about two dozen persons. Other regularly scheduled activities in- clude movies, a drama program, science de- monstrations, arts and In the top photograph Borman Hall social worker Jean Epstein is shown participating in the weekly discussion group for residents and day program members. In the bottom photograph, Penny Harris, Day Program director, helps some of her program's participants organize American Cancer Society liter- ature. crafts and the Home's said she enjoys the discus- once-a-month cocktail sion group and music prog- parties. rams especially. "When the weather's a little nicer we take the day members on field trips," Mrs. Harris said. Last summer the group went for a boat ride in Kensington Metropark, and in November, they went to Book Fair at the Jewish Community Center. "We're constantly evaluating our programs to provide the kind of activity the participants want," Ms. Harris said. "I see them every morning when they arrive, and my assistant and I hold meetings with them once or twice a month." Sophie Shifrin, an "old- timer" who's proud of hav- ing been part of the day program since a week after it began, said she's very pleased with it. "I like it very much," she said. "So many people just don't know what to do with themselves. This keeps you busy." Mrs. Shifrin, who comes to the Home three days a week, Another woman re- counted how she got in- volved in the day program. "My husband died five years ago, and I was doing all right until last year," she said. "Then I lost interest in cooking, and I wasn't going out or seeing anyone. I got my- self in a shell, so my son enrolled me. I come three days a week, and the program makes the day seem shorter." • Ms. Harris emphasized that the day program is not an alternative to a nursing home. "People who need nursing home care are either physi- cally or mentally unable to care for themselves she said. "The day people are capable of living indepe- dently with support. "Some of them will never need a nursing home. For others, the program can postpone the need to enter a home; it can keep thenago- ing." Lest We Forget! By MERIAM MARGOLIS The last shot fired, the Ghetto stilled, But not the voices of thousands killed! From agonizing graves they rise And fling at tyrants defiant cries! They tell a tale of fire and blood In struggle with Madman's terror flood. They tell how, in unequal fight, They put to shame the Nazi might! Their anguished and untimely death Shall stir mankind's condemning wrath. In us and in all those to come These martyred heroes shall live on! Their resistance, in Hall of Fame Sanctified the Jewish name. Their fight for justice we shall not quit! Their flames of freedom we must keep lit! Their legacy to keep alive, Their memory yearly to revive, This we must vow to maintain That they shall not have died in vain! Their motto, To live in dignity, to die with honor," Must never again suffer dishonor. This goal before us we must set Lest we forget! Lest we forget!. . . _ ; ' '