Using a consumer-oriented approach, Community Options links senior adults to appropriate services by helping them identify needs and providing information to enable informed decision making. Community Options offers information and referrals to anyone concerned about older adults. Mindy Hirsh Council Gardens is a HUD-subsidized supportive, independent living facility for older adults of limited means. Council Gardens assures residents the ability to age in place with comfort and dignity and provides an extensive array of life enriching services and activities to help foster a feeling of personal value by encouraging residents to act as decision makers, leaders and volunteers. Life enriching programs include communal dining, current events discussions, cultural and religious programming and resident volunteering.
Monthly rental includes gas, electricity and water.
An enclosed underground garage is available. Volunteer auxiliary chaplains visit Jewish elderly in nursing homes. Jewish Family Service Association 2060 S. Taylor Rd. Sue Biagianti The goal of JFSA's Eldercare program is to help older persons remain living safely and comfortably in their own homes. Also available are support groups, Caring Connection volunteers, community, social, and holiday events.