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ply taking time for oneself in the 
midst of caring for another.
Caregivers can also access JFS’ 
caregiving support programs, 
which include group health 
coaching classes that cover top-
ics like how to talk to physicians, 
problem-solving and making 
tough decisions. “This can all 
be overwhelming when you’re 
providing care for someone else,
” 
Breuer says. “These classes focus 
on helping people develop a rich 
toolbox of ways to better care for 
themselves.
”
JFS also provides free presen-
tations and community work-
shops that talk about a variety of 
caregiving-related concerns, like 
how to prevent falls or improve 
brain health. Additionally, care-
givers can access behavioral 
health services that include men-
tal health counseling at JFS.

SUPPORT SERVICES
Yet, JFS isn’t the only place 
people can turn. Jewish Senior 
Life of Metropolitan Detroit 
also extends monthly virtual 
caregiver support groups to the 
community. “
Anyone is welcome 
to attend,
” says Debi 
Banooni, director 
of the Dorothy and 
Peter Brown Adult 
Day Program, a 
partnership of 
Jewish Senior Life 
and JVS Human 
Services. “It’s a relaxed atmo-
sphere where people are invited 
to share what they would like or 
just listen.
” 

In these virtual support 
groups, people can join a com-
munity of individuals also 
involved in caregiving to talk 
about struggles, successes or 
resources they’ve found. “People 
realize they’re not alone,
” 
Banooni continues. “We want to 
make sure care partners are not 
feeling isolated.
”
A variety of other programs 
are also available through the 
partnership for people who 
might need caregiving, such 
as individuals with dementia 
or Alzheimer’s disease. These 
include chair exercises, musical 
activities and other programs 
people can participate in, includ-
ing caregivers.
Not only does this benefit 
individuals in need, but the 
programs can help alleviate care-
giver stress, allowing caregivers 
time to cook, clean or simply 
take a few moments to breathe 
and relax. Or, if they’
d like, to 
take part in the workshops and 
have a bit of fun with their loved 
one.
Both new and existing care-
givers can reach out to Jewish 
Family Service, jfsdetroit.org/
find-help/older-adults/
geriatric-care-management, 
(248) 592-2313, or the Dorothy 
and Peter Brown Adult Day 
Program, jslmi.org/the-
dorothy-peter-brown-jewish-
community-day-program, (248) 
592-5031, for more information 
or guidance on how to receive 
support. 

Debi 
Banooni

Julie Verriest leads a class on 
Zoom at the Brown Center.

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