Nov 8, 2024 | Featured, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
The JFS Homecare Team is growing, and we are excited to introduce its newest member! Name: Paola Matias Country of Origin: Honduras Languages: Spanish, Portuguese and English Training: Certified Home Health Aide and Certified Nurses Assistant. Position: Homemaker and...
Oct 23, 2024 | Community Partners, Family Assistance Network, Featured, Jewish Community, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Volunteer Opportunities, We are JFS!
At 62, Samantha was at a crossroads when she came to Jewish Family Service of Metrowest (JFS) last November. She was unemployed, not receiving unemployment benefits, and struggling to pay rent. Her situation was made even more dire by her inability to pay her Verizon...
Sep 26, 2024 | Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
If you are worried about an aging parent, read 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.
Sep 12, 2024 | Business, Community Partners, Community Programs, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Memory Cafés, Older Adults, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
JFS is pleased to announce that it has received a grant from the Mass Cultural Council to support the monthly JFS Memory Cafés which currently take place at Temple Beth Am in Framingham. JFS Memory Cafés are free to all and feature local musicians, artists, and...
Sep 6, 2024 | Community Partners, Community Programs, Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, Upcoming Events, We are JFS!
We are very excited that our September Memory Café will bring back popular musician and arts educator Cornell Coley for a participatory drum circle on Wednesday, September 11 1:00-2:30 pm at Temple Beth Am, 300 Pleasant Street in Framingham. He is an experienced...
Sep 5, 2024 | Elder Care Management, Featured, Healthy Aging, JFS of Metrowest, Older Adults, We are JFS!
Name: Solange Maria Reis Costa With JFS since: August 2024 Job Title: Homemaker From: Brazil Speaks: Portuguese, English and Spanish I love traveling, reading, listening to music and dancing. Music and dancing. Music and dancing brings me great joy! I think...
