Helping Hands

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Director's Report

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These programs all work collaboratively resulting in a seamless
transition when an individual needs to move from one service to
another. When appropriate, referrals flow between these programs
at Jewish Home and Aging Services and JVS and the other COJES
agencies: Jewish Family Service, the JCC and Jewish Apartments
and Services. If you, a relative or friend can benefit from any of

Tips for Caregivers

these services, you are invited to call:

Brown Center

Southfield

Dorothy Mantis, 248-233-4392

W. Bloomfield

Jennifer Noricks, 248-661-6390

Brown Memory Care Pavilion

Allison Walkon, 248-661-2999

Memory Club

Shirley Jarcaig, 248-233-4247

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Nature Walks and Gardens: Don't overlook the simple
pleasures. A 10-15 minute walk can work wonders because it is
good exercise and reduces anxiety. The walk can be even more
therapeutic if the person interacts with nature. Gardening pro-
motes physical activity, enhances self-esteem and helps people feel
useful and productive. People with angry feelings find relief
through physical gardening activities. Adaptive tools are available
to make the work easier.
Advise for easy planning: You can have a successful outing

Support Groups

or outdoor activity, if you plan well. Even when you add an activi-
ty to their usual day, stick to the rest of the individual's routine. The
person with dementia may not know if it's too hot outside, so
encourage them to drink fluids. When planning an outing, call
ahead to make sure facilities are accessible and parking and rest-
rooms are nearby. Your options are open for summer activities, if
you focus on the person's past interests and strengths, rather than
limitations. ■

Adapted from a publication of the Alzheimer's Association.

*The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program support groups meet once
a month for caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The Tuesday evening
group is open to all family caregivers. The groups for persons with early stage dementia meet weekly.

*West Bloomfield

3rd Tuesday of the month
1:30 — 3:00 p.m.
Fleischman Residence
6710 W. Maple Road
248.661.6390 ext. 403

*Southfield
2nd Tuesday of the month
1:30 — 3:30 p.m.
JVS
29699 Southfield Road
248.233.4392

West Bloomfield
3rd Tuesday of the month
7:00 — 9:00 p.m.
Fleischman Residence
6710 West Maple Road
248.661.6390

Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program

The Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program is dedicated to assisting
older adults with memory disorders to remain able, active and alert. The environment is designed
to enhance the self-esteem, well-being and dignity of each participant. Through a partnership in
caregiving, the program enables family members to keep their loved ones at home.

On behalf of the men and women who benefit from

Early Stage Dementia

If interested in attending
must call:
Southfield: Dorothy Mantis
at 248.233.4392
West Bloomfield: Jennifer
Noricks at 248.661.6390

HOST AGENCIES

JEWISH HOME &
AGING SERVICES

JVS

Realizing Life's Potential

IN MEMORY OF:

the Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community

Adult Day Care Program, we thank you.

IN HONOR OF:

Contributions are gratefully acknowledged to the

donor and to the person(s) honored, or the loved

NOTIFY:

one(s) of the person memorialized.

STREET

CITY / STATE / ZIP

PLEASE INDICATE YOUR LEVEL OF COMMITMENT

DONOR'S NAME

❑ $100.00 ❑ Double Chai - 36.00 ❑ Chai - 18.00
❑ $50.00 ❑ Other

STREET

Please indicate which fund you wish to designate your gift:

CITY / STATE / ZIP

❑ Program Enhancement Fund — to provide special
activities, materials and equipment.

PHONE

1:11 Endowment Fund - for participants who need
assistance with fees.

❑ Sylvia & Harold Perlman Transportation Fund

❑ Sonia Blechman Music & Art Therapy Fund

PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO JEWISH HOME & AGING SERVICES OR JVS

MAIL TO: JVS
29699 SOUTHFIELD RD.
SOUTHFIELD, MI 48076

JEWISH HOME & AGING SERVICES
6720 W. MAPLE RD.
WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 48322

Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.