Affordable services for the elderly include assessment, counseling, case management, housekeeping, personal care, Kosher Meals on individualized care plans, to give injections, and to monitor medications, nutritional needs, and blood pressure. Resource consultations are available to help individuals and families become familiar with older adult services in the community. A resource guide is provided as part of an informational session to facilitate long-term planning. Groups for sharing and problem solving are also available. The Independent Living Project is for high functioning young adults to live independently with supportive services from the Agency.
Volunteers help others while adding new dimension and meaning to their own lives.
Both direct services and referrals are provided to help newcomers to the United States achieve economic self-reliance and social integration as rapidly as possible. Services may include case management, English As a Second Language classes, vocational counseling, acculturation activities, and community networking. The Community Chaplaincy Program provides spiritual outreach by a rabbi to the frail elderly in hospitals, nursing homes, the homebound elderly, as well as those living in non-Jewish institutions. He also conducts Shabbat and holiday services at the Jewish Geriatric Home. Donated, non-perishable food items are offered to clients and community members in need.