JULY 29 • 2021 | 27

Meet Bernie

Bernie is a Holocaust survivor whose children live out of
state and hadn’t been able to visit since COVID. Once they 
felt comfortable traveling, they flew out to see him. And 
it became clear that their father’s needs had increased. 
Bernie had been relying on Jewish Family Service
Jewish Family Service for 
transportation to his doctors’ appointments as well as for 
Kosher Meals on Wheels. But his kids noticed a severe 
decline. His home was in disarray. And he was very lonely. 
They decided to reach out to JFS for more help. 

JFS provided a personal emergency response system and 
home care services. For socialization, JFS connected Bernie 
with a friendly phone caller who checks in with him weekly 
to discuss their shared love of baseball. 

Bernie and his kids are not alone. There are hundreds of 
Bernie and his kids are not alone. There are hundreds of 
families just like them and JFS is here to offer support and 
families just like them and JFS is here to offer support and 
resources. Whether or not you know what you may need,
resources. Whether or not you know what you may need,
All you need to know is that JFS can help.

We helped Bernie with these services: 

 • Assistive Technology
 • Home Care
 • Kosher Meals on Wheels

 • Geriatric Care Management 
 
 • Transportation
 • Volunteer Services

Contact our Resource Center at 248.592.2313 or resourcecenter@jfsdetroit.org

JFSDETROIT.org

We can help you or your loved one, too.

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