The test o f a people is how it 6ehaves Dear Friends, • CA 0 Two years ago, in response to the many changes in our elderly population and challenges in geriatric services and managed care, our community made a commitment to ex- pand services to older adults. Trust for the Elderly, the Jewish Fund and many individual endowment funds — we've come a long way toward ful- filling our promise to the elderly, according to the most cherished values of our faith. We began with the creation of COJES — the Commis- sion on Jewish Eldercare Services — a partnership of the Jewish Federation, United Jewish Foundation and several Federation agencies. We still have much to do before we can claim "mission accomplished." Expansion of transportation services, wellness programs and housing options — including as- sisted living, home sharing and new apartments — are some of the ideas being developed. Since that time, many new programs and support ser- vices have been introduced, touching the lives of more older adults than ever. Thanks to the generosity of thou- sands of people in our community -- through the Allied Jewish Campaign, the Irving A. Rubin Jewish Community With the legendary commitment of our community, we can and will improve the quality of life for our elderly citi- zens. We invite you to join us, as volunteers or donors, in this vital undertaking. Sincerely, Robert H. Naftaly, President Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit II MIMI ‘om Robert Slatkin, President United Jewish Foundation Michael B. Perlman, Chair Commission on Jewish Eldercare Services NEW PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES • Day programs: Benefiting older adults with dementia disorders and their caregivers at the Peter and Dorothy Brown Adult Day Care Center on the Jewish Community Campus in West Bloomfield (opening late 1999) and at the Jewish Vocational Service's Rose and Sidney Diem Building in Southfield (early 1999). Auspices: Jewish Home and Aging Services and Jewish Vocational Service • ElderLink: Centralized phone line that enables older adults, their famil- ies and others to obtain information and referrals for com- munity services. Auspices: COJES • Phone (248) 559-3300. • Home care: Services to help older adults with low income continue living in their own residences. Includes light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal care. Auspices: Jewish Family Service and Jewish Apartments and Services • Community chaplaincy: Provides outreach services to 650 Jewish residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities with no Jewish affiliation. Auspices: Jewish Home and Aging Services • Guardianship: Legal guardianship services for frail elderly who have no or inadequate family representation or support. D Auspices: Jewish Home and Aging Services • Training: Instruction of home and health care workers on Jewish component of caregiving. Auspices: Jewish Home and Aging Services' LeVine Institute on Aging 9/11 1998 28 Detroit Jewish News 0 fr gs 0 Allied Jewish Campaign Commission on Jewish Eldercare Services