Each year AJFCA (Association of Jewish Family & Children's Agencies -- the North American umbrella agency of JF&CS) announces a number of categories for their annual KOVOD award. The categories for the award vary from year to year, and all member agencies are invited to submit. This year, JF&CS received…Read More
Category: Elder Care
JF&CS offers a wealth of services for our older adults
On Thursday, November 3, AgeWell Pittsburgh held a valuable health fair at the Jewish Community Center in Squirrel Hill. AgeWell Pittsburgh is the collaboration of JF&CS, the Jewish Association on Aging and the Jewish Community Center that serves as a one-stop shop for services and support to our community's older…Read More
JF&CS staff nationally recognized as Certified Care Managers
JF&CS is proud to announce that three of our staff members have been nationally recognized as Certified Care Managers. Pearl Averbach, Sandy Budd and Stefanie Small, Geriatric Care Coordinators and Psychotherapists at JF&CS, were recently certified through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. This rigorous national certification provides added…Read More
Keeping true to traditions through the generations
For many of us, the tradition has always been to celebrate at our parents' home, but our aging parents may find that holiday preparations have become overwhelming. And they may, or may not, be comfortable telling us! As we approach the holidays of Passover and Easter, we are reminded again…Read More