Aviv Stories

Have you ever been driving along, an old song comes on the radio, and you are immediately taken back to a memory of your past? Maybe you were listening to Britney Spears when you first found out you were pregnant with your first child. Or maybe you… Read More

One Good Deed, a program of Aviv Older Adult Service, matches volunteers with older adults for friendship and companionship. Since 2006, more than 500 matches have been made. Here is an example of such a match that was recently highlighted in The… Read More

In the age of COVID-19, it can be difficult to find ways to connect with our older adult friends without breaking social distance guidelines. One pandemic-safe option, however, is to read and discuss a book with your friend! Read More

COVID-19 has been especially hard for the Sandwich Generation - three generation families. According to JF&CS Geriatric Care Management Manager Debbi Dooley, parents of school-aged children who have also been caring for their aging parents have been… Read More

At Jewish Family and Career Services of Atlanta, we provide a wide array of social services and assistance to holocaust survivors residing in the Southeast. Read More

This year, our Aviv Older Adult Services department launched a new program: HomeShare ATL. The program matches older adults with homeseekers (or homeowners!) to provide a private bedroom, bathroom, and shared living space in exchange for rent or… Read More

Mrs. Rebecca Greene* is a 90 year old Jewish older adult. She called Federation, looking for help for assistance paying her rent. She was referred to JF&CS where she received help with more than just rent assistance. Read More

“I love this mask. It is the only one that fits me,” said a Holocaust survivor who received a cute mask with an apple pattern for the Rosh Hashanah holiday. A survivor’s granddaughter shared, “My grandmother adored the napkins picturing the Seder… Read More

Congratulations to One Good Deed on a huge milestone; celebrating 15 years of making matches between older adults and volunteers. Founded in 2006, and led by Sharon Spiegelman and Vivienne Kurland, One Good Deed, a program of Aviv Older Adult… Read More

“People need so much support right now that our care management and all of our Aviv Older Adult Services at JF&CS are bulging at the seams because people really are seeking out support for their elders. Especially for people who don’t drive and… Read More

Georgia Gunter, Geriatric Care Manager at JF&CS Atlanta, shares tips for older adults on how to keep their brain active and healthy during the pandemic. Read More

“Through our partnership with Meals On Wheels Atlanta, we have been able to serve clients more comprehensively, providing better coordination of care, doing what each of our organizations does best. It’s definitely a win-win for everyone!” says… Read More

August 19, 2020 - AJTBob Bahr wrote how one pop-up concert honored an immigrant's anniversary. Read More

What is the BrainHealth Bootcamp, and how can it help me? Read More