Aviv Stories

At JF&CS, the expertise and compassion of our Geriatric Care Managers (GCMs) are essential to helping clients and their families navigate the complexities of elder care. Leading this dedicated team is Sarah South, whose extensive experience and… Read More

We recently discussed the impact of antisemitism with our Holocaust Support Services team and one of our survivor clients, Bebe. Read More

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and our Aviv team is here to help. Read More

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, so we wanted to highlight preventative measures to keep your brain sharp! Read More

As Helen's 100th birthday approached, her Geriatric Care Manager Georgia Gunter knew she wanted to make it special... Read More

Aging continuously brings new challenges, and Aviv Older Adult Services helps both older adults and their adult children to navigate this stage of life. Read More

Aviv Older Adult Services is pleased to be offering Memory Support Coaching to clients and their caregivers. Read More

In preparation for Community of Giving 2023, we are sharing a story of impact from last year's event. Read on to learn about Lev's remarkable life, and how JF&CS has been able to help with the support of our community. Read More

Geriatric Care Management provides support for older adults and eases the strain on caregivers. Read More

Memory Support Coaching is now available through Aviv Older Adult Services. Read More

Hardship can strike when we least expect it, and when it happens, we need the support of our community to get through. This is the story about how one couple found themselves navigating the unknown, and how they ultimately found community and… Read More

Dementia care is always evolving, and JF&CS’ Aviv Older Adult Services offers four intuitive, evidence-based programs designed to improve quality of life not only for people living with dementia, but for their loved ones, too. Read More

What would it feel like to have dementia? How can family better understand what their loved ones are dealing with? JF&CS recently had the opportunity to host the Virtual Dementia Tour, which is an evidence-based, patented program designed to allow… Read More

Grant was 27 years old when he decided to become a Bar Mitzvah. He was able to do so with assistance from Rabbi Judith Beiner, JF&CS Community Chaplain, who connected with him and his family across oceans, generations, and stages of life. Read More

We at JF&CS are deeply grateful for the work of our volunteers, without whom we couldn’t fulfill our mission to transform lives. April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and to celebrate we’ll be sharing stories about these incredible individuals.… Read More

Stories of connection happen often with JF&CS, but it’s not every day we hear of one that ties a dog, a mitzvah, the Kosher Food Pantry, and JFS Seattle together with a Renterpieces bow. Read More

What can a town in The Netherlands teach us about how to treat people with dementia? Deborah Zisholtz, Director of Aviv Older Adult Services, and Georgia Gunter, Geriatric Care Manager, recently traveled to The Netherlands to find out when they… Read More

Senior Day Was Monday, September 12 at the MJCCA Read More

“Even though we have never met in person, I feel so connected to them,” said Jessie, a One Good Deed Volunteer, of her phone relationship with Valeri and Chana, whom she is helping to learn English. Read More

Through curated and personalized music playlists, the Music and Memory program at JF&CS is helping those in the community struggling from memory loss remember who they are, and is bringing joy to their lives with the power of music. Read More