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funds or volunteer for a program 
at a synagogue or organization 
supporting the emergency.
You can also volunteer in 
another way, such as reading 
to children in a kindergarten 
classroom or visiting isolated 
older adults. “
Anything we do to 
help others makes us feel a little 
less helpless,
” she explains.

STEP 8: STICK TO ROUTINE 
WHEN POSSIBLE
A routine can help you feel in 
control, which Breuer says is 
important in chaos. This means 
continuing to go about your 
usual activities, such as work, 
exercise and spending time with 
friends or family. Still, it’s equally 
important to allow time for self-
care. If you feel overwhelmed, 
allow yourself a moment to step 
back.

STEP 9: PRACTICE 
GRATITUDE
Giving thanks for your blessings, 
whether it’s the blue skies above 
you or even just waking up 
each morning, can help provide 
a sense of peace. “This can be 
formal, like keeping a gratitude 
journal, or informal by taking a 
minute before you go to bed at 
night to remind yourself of one 
or two things in your life that are 
truly blessings,
” Breuer says.

STEP 10: LEAN ON YOUR 
SOCIAL SUPPORT
“Let others be there for you 
as you are able to be there for 
them,
” Breuer advises. In lieu of 
a support system, she also says 
spending time in nature or going 
for a walk can help.
For those in need of extra 
support, the JFS crisis response 
team and behavioral health 
department has set aside one-
hour blocks of time for Zoom 
appointments for community 
members who are struggling.
“Please reach out to the JFS 
crisis response team for support, 
period,
” Breuer says. “The 
number is (248) 592-2313.
” 

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