Aviv Stories

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

96-year-old Ellie says of her two One Good Deed matches, Helene and Michal: "They are my angels on Earth." Read More

JF&CS offers two brain health support programs: Brain Health Bootcamp, and Music and Memory. Each program is unique, and uses techniques that are both fun and scientific to help manage and maintain memories and brain health. Read More

Lila, a Holocaust Survivor from Ukraine, found herself in an extremely dangerous medical situation, and doctors were unsure if she would even survive. Despite all odds, she survived, but needed more assistance to be safe alone at home. JF&CS stepped… Read More

Holocaust Survivor Mark moved to Georgia with no assets and low income. He applied for the Medicare that he desperately needs, but a decision could take months. What was he to do in the meantime? JF&CS was there to help. Read More

Holocaust Survivor Adeliya moved to Atlanta in 1976, and encountered some financial struggles. When her A/C broke in the middle of the sweltering Georgia summer, and it seemed like there was nowhere she could turn for financial help to repair it,… Read More