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Supporting Your Aging Loved Ones: Explore Our Comprehensive Services

As your parents age, you may face new and complex challenges. Watching Mom or Dad struggle with daily tasks can be emotionally overwhelming, and finding the right support is crucial. At Schoke Jewish Family Service, we understand the difficulties of caring for aging loved ones. That’s why we offer three integrated programs

offers emotional and social support, providing companionship and addressing your loved one’s well- being and independence. This ensures you peace of mind, knowing that details of care don’t go unnoticed or fall through the cracks. For personalized guidance, contact Hannah Pollack, LCSW, at 203-921-4161, hpollack@ctjfs.org. Hirsch Kosher Home Delivered Meal Program: and kosher meals doesn’t have to be a hassle. Our Hirsch Kosher Home Delivered Meal Program offers a convenient solution for families who want to make sure their loved ones are well-nourished without the stress of meal preparation. Nutritious Meals at Their Door Ensuring your parents enjoy nutritious We deliver five fully-prepared meals, including soups, desserts, fruits, and bread, all conveniently frozen for easy storage. With simple heating instructions, your loved ones can enjoy complete meals with no cooking required. Each meal kit, providing five complete meals, is priced at the low cost of $40. To subscribe or learn more, contact Jen Bernstein at 203-921-4161, jbernstein@ctjfs.org. How Our Programs Work Together Each of our three programs is designed to complement the others, creating a comprehensive support system for your aging loved ones, although they can also be used individually. Whether they need in-home care, expert guidance, or nutritious meals, Schoke JFS can be the extra set of hands you need, adding hours to your already busy day as a caregiver to your loved one.

designed to address all aspects of their care, each complementing the others to provide a complete solution and provide you peace of mind. Home Companion Program: Affordable and Practical In-Home Care With our Home Companion Program, you can ease the stress of daily caregiving tasks. We connect you with affordable, reliable caregivers tailored to your family’s needs, letting you focus on what truly matters. The aides offer support with activities of daily living. They manage medication reminders, handle meal preparation and clean-up, and take care of essential household tasks like laundry and grocery shopping. For more personal care needs, Certified Nurse Assistants are available to help with bathing, dressing, eating, walking, and toileting. To learn more or schedule an assessment, contact Isrella Knopf, LMSW, at 203-921-4162, iknopf@ctjfs.org. Geriatric Care Program: set of hands you need while delivering compassionate care. Navigating the complexities of aging involves more than just activities of daily life; it requires thoughtful coordination and comprehensive support. Our Geriatric Care Management is designed to guide you through every facet of your loved one’s care. We assist with scheduling appointments for the professional services needed to maintain their independence, help manage medical care, and daily financial responsibilities, ensuring that all their needs are seamlessly addressed. Most importantly, your trusted geriatric care manager Holistic Coordination and Support Imagine a reliable teammate stepping into your parents’ home, offering the extra

Additional Support Services We care for you too: • Kuriansky Family Counseling Program • Caregiver Support Group • Bereavement Support Group • Brain Fitness

Learn more at: www.ctjfs.org/peaceofmind

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