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JFS Wellness Programs 
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JFS Lunch and Learn seminar on

Medicare: Open Enrollment Essentials

Know before you choose!

 

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Dorene Nemeth, Regional Director, Metrowest SHINE Program, will provide and overview of your options for 2015 and answer your questions.

   

Wednesday, September 10th

 12:00 to 1:30

Temple Israel

145 Hartford Street, Natick

 

Every year, Medicare Prescription Drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans change!

You must review your options EVERY fall to make sure you have the plan that works best for you. During the Open Enrollment Period, find the best Medicare plan for the coverage you need at the lowest cost. At the end of the presentation you will have the information you need to make an informed choice.

 

 

*Kosher lunch is $3 in advance or $5 at the door

Register here 

or call JFS at 508-875-3100 x330

 

 



 

Qi Gong (Chinese Yoga)

Tuesdays

10:00 to 11:00

 

September 2, 9

October 7, 14, 21, 28


 

Temple Beth Am   300 Pleasant Street Framingham


 

 

Qi gong at TION

 

 

What is Qi Gong?

  • Gentle, relaxing and energizing stretching

  • No mat required: Qi Gong is done seated or standing

  • Great for arthritis, neuropathy, joint pain, circulation and digestion

  • Meditative-great for concentration

  • Fun!

Nancy Fried-Tanzer is a certified Qi Gong instructor

 

Healthy aging programs are made possible through funding from CJP  


 

Save the Dates!
2014-2015 JFS
"Well Beyond 60!" Lunch and Learn Seminars
 

 

Tuesday, November 4, 2014 - Temple Beth Am, Framingham

"Happiness and Aging" with Derek Isaacowitz, Ph.D.,

Director of the Lifespan Emotional Development Lab at Northeastern University

 

Monday, November 17, 2014 -Temple Israel, Natick

"Mindful Aging and Meditation" with Sheila Wolfson, M.Ed., C.N.S., L.D.N.,

Consulting Nutritionist and Health Counselor

 

Thursday, January 15, 2015 - Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland

"Restoring Balance to Your Body" with Gary Kracoff, NMD,

Registered Pharmacist at Johnson Compounding & Wellness Center in Waltham

 

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - Temple Israel, Natick

"Hearing Loss and Aging" with Leslie McCowan, M.S. CCC-A,

Director of the Audiology Clinic at the Learning Center for the Deaf in Framingham

 

Tuesday, May 19, 2015 - Temple Beth Am, Framingham

"Sleep Issues as We Age" with Lisa Strauss, Ph.D.

Licensed psychologist certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine (CBSM), specializing in sleep disorders

 

Kosher lunch catered by Social Expressions is $3 in advance,

$5 at the door.

To register, please call 508-875-3100 x330. 

 

Healthy aging programs are made possible through funding from CJP   

         
Volunteer Opportunity!
Find Out Why Elaine finds being a Patient Navigator Volunteer So Meaningful.
                                                       
 
Become a Volunteer Patient Navigator Volunteer for JFS! 
You Value Your Independence:  Help Others Keep Theirs.
 
Flexible volunteering that fits your schedule!
Next trainings:   Wednesday, September 10th or Monday September 15th
9 AM-3 PM
Please call (508) 875-3100 ext.110 for more information and click on
JFS offers Affordable Geriatric Care Management
Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming; making the right decisions can be difficult. 
Care needs are often complex.
JFS provides:
  • Trained staff with experience helping older adults and families make informed plans
  • Help with managing Alzheimer's disease and dementia at home
  • Affordable $70/hour rate
  •  Integrated service, which teams social workers and registered nurses

 



JFS Walking Club
Walk with us every Friday morning
 at the Natick Mall!
 
Join Elisa and Karen at 8:30 a.m.
Meet at the Customer Service Desk (by Nordstrom's)
 
No charge-Free Parking
OLDER AND WISER- Nancy Fried-Tanzer


 

Don't Fall this Fall!

 

Stay independent and reduce your chances of falling:


 

  • Exercise focusing on increased leg strength and improved balance
  • Review all medications-drowsiness from pills puts you at risk
  • Check your eyes yearly and update your glasses
  • Eliminate tripping hazards in your home to increase your safety
  • Install grab bars in your bathroom
  • Install railings on BOTH sides of a stairway
  • Improve the lighting in your homes

 

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*JFS-Healthy Aging

is a partnership among JFS, CJP and local synagogues to enhance the lives of older adults in our community through health and wellness programs.  


 

Call JFS -508-875-3100 for more information.

 

 Click here to learn more about JFS programs.

                                                         
 

Synagogue Programs Designed with You in Mind!


 

Temple Beth Am's Lifelong Learning offers classes on  Jewish subjects.  Click here or call

508-872-2260.

 

Temple Israel of Natick's "Hazak" committee offers programs for adults 50+; Adult Education classes are also offered.  Click here for more information or call 508-650-3521.

 

Congregation Beth El offers Adult Education classes and programs for "BethElders." Click here for more information or call (978) 443-9622.

 

Temple Shir Tikva's "Reyim" is a group primarily for empty-nesters.  Click here or call (508)358-9992 for more information.

 

If your synagogue has a program for older adults, please let JFS Healthy Aging know about it!

Contact Nancy Fried-Tanzer 

 

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JFS Patient Navigators:* 
Your trusted Guide at Medical Appointments

Patient Navigators are available to accompany you to your next doctor's visit.  If you don't want to go alone, or your family lives far away, JFS is here to help you navigate our complex healthcare system.  
Call the Patient Navigator Line         508-875-3100 x110
JFS needs at least one week's notice to find the best volunteer match for you.
  
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JFS Healthy Aging
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