JFS-Healthy Aging

07/01/2025

In case you missed it - Allies in Aging: JFS Eldercare Solutions clients Marv Alpert and Bruce Howell open up about their Alzheimer’s caregiving journey—and how JFS Care Manager Malka Young helped them find clarity, compassion, and a plan. Follow the link to read their inspiring story and explore free resources they created to support other caregivers: https://jfsmw.org/2025/07/01/finding-clarity-in-chaos-an-alzheimers-caregiving-journey-with-help-from-jfs/

New on the JFS Eldercare Blog: Allies in Aging clients Marv Alpert and Bruce Howell share their deeply personal journey into Alzheimer’s caregiving—and how JFS Geriatric Care Manager Malka Young helped them find clarity, peace, and a plan. Before they wrote Alzheimer’s Caregiving with Love, La...

09/27/2024

September 28th is Good Neighbor Day! Join the movement and take an active role in making a difference in our community. Not sure how to begin? Volunteer with JFS! It only takes a little time to put a smile on the face of an older adult who needs to feel that someone cares for them. JFS offers many ways for you to be a “Good Neighbor”- follow the link to learn more: https://jfsmw.org/2024/09/27/september-28th-is-good-neighbor-day-volunteer-with-jfs/

09/26/2024

September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month! If you are worried about an aging parent, read this issue in the Ask Ally Series: Safeguarding Aging Parents from Future Falls from expert Geriatric Care Managers Malka Young and Laila Vehvilainen for tips that can help you ensure the safety of your loved ones. https://jfsmweldercare.org/ask-ally-series-safeguarding-aging-parents-future-falls/

09/11/2024

Join us at Senate President Karen E. Spilka's Health & Wellness Fair on October 19th! Click the link to RSVP: https://karenspilka.com/fair2024

08/09/2024

Partner with JFS and HomeBASE! Be a Bridge to a Brighter Future for a Refugee Family in Need! HomeBASE is a state-funded program to help families in the EA Emergency Family Shelter system secure safe, long-term housing. JFS has been working with refugees and immigrants for 45 years and has committed to help find housing while also providing additional support so they can secure gainful employment and work towards self-sufficiency. Follow the link to learn how you can help! https://jfsmw.org/2024/08/08/the-jfs-home-base-program/

07/25/2024

August is National Immunization Month! It's important for Older Adults to get vaccines and boosters yearly, because they are at the greatest risk. The pandemic may be over, but COVID-19 is still affecting people. The experts and social workers of Allies in Aging JFS Elder Care Solutions are here to help! Follow the link to read how COVID-19 is still rampant in 2024, why it is important to get booster vaccines and what the CDC recommends. https://jfsmweldercare.org/read-everyone-needs-updated-covid-19-vaccine-fall-especially-older-adults/

07/03/2024

JFS wishes all a safe and happy holiday! Follow the link for information about upcoming events and tips for enjoying a safe holiday: https://jfsmw.org/2024/07/03/wishing-everyone-a-safe-and-happy-4th-of-july/

06/04/2024

Our community partner the Callahan Senior Center seeks to hire a part time Home Sharing/Housing Representative – see the job description for more information!

05/30/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! It is a time to bring attention to the mental health challenges that many people face and highlight the importance of mental health to overall wellbeing and quality of life. If you or someone you love is struggling, the battle does not need to be fought alone.

Click the link to find support and services: https://jfsmw.org/2024/05/29/may-is-mental-health-awareness-month-links-to-resources/

05/24/2024

Read a Memorial Day message from JFS CEO and U.S. Navy Veteran Lino Covarrubias and learn about parades, events and activities around Metrowest and Greater Boston. Wishing everyone a meaningful and safe holiday weekend!
https://jfsmw.org/2024/05/24/a-memorial-day-message-from-jfs-ceo-lino-covarrubias/

05/10/2024

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE
46th JFS ANNUAL MEETING! Monday June 10, 2024 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Follow the link to RSVP: https://jfsmw.org/2024/05/08/attend-the-46th-jfs-annual-meeting-on-monday-june-10-2024/

03/22/2024

HIP HIP, hooray! It's almost time for annual HIP advocacy day at the state house. Join us on beacon Hill at 11 am on March 26 to advocate for $25 million for HIP in the fiscal year 2025 budget!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/kv2ud8gdge8eCikB7