Anyone who has experienced the role of a caregiver understands the rewards and challenges of this vital work. Helping aging parents stay in their homes, relieving the struggles of illness, easing pain and loneliness are all worthy endeavors. But studies also tell us that family/friend caregivers, known as "informal" caregivers,…Read More
Category: Elder Care
Holidays with senior loved ones – was anything amiss?
The holidays are often times to gather with the whole family, including seniors we may not see often if we live in different cities. If you spent any of your holidays with senior loved ones, did you notice anything amiss? Now is a good time to remember the holidays and…Read More
What’s Up at AgeWell Pittsburgh
Congratulations, AgeWell Pittsburgh! Congratulations to AgeWell Pittsburgh for being named as a finalist for this year's 2017 Collaboration Prize. This is a national award given by The Foundation Center (funded by The Lodestar Foundation) designed to highlight exceptional permanent models of collaboration among nonprofit organizations. JF&CS is a proud partner…Read More
When you take action and reach out, good things happen!
Seniors who want to continue living independently can sometimes struggle with isolation, if they are home-bound, or lack of mobility, particularly if they have given up driving. At JF&CS, we can help through our AgeWell Rides and AgeWell Visits programs, which recruit volunteers to provide transportation or friendly visits to eligible seniors. If…Read More