Living Today for a Better Tomorrow

May is Older Americans Month and Older Coloradans Month. This year’s national theme is “Living Today For a Better Tomorrow,” and we all must work together to give older adults the tools they need to make healthy decisions.

Jewish Family Service (JFS) provides a variety of services through JFS Senior Solutions and JFS at Home to help older adults stay strong, well, and independent. Our experienced care managers provide consistent care, ease transitions, and create a vibrant support team for seniors and their families.

As we grow older, our lives may become more stressful and difficult. You may feel that you need someone to turn to, a trusted friend who can offer advice, resources, or just listen. While it may be difficult to admit if you have trouble with day-to-day tasks, turning to an expert can help you maintain the lifestyle you’re used to.

JFS geriatric care managers are skilled professionals who specialize in assisting older adults and those responsible for their care in addressing the challenges of late life. They offer advice and support needed to make compassionate and wise decisions, while at the same time, affirming your dignity and worth. JFS geriatric care managers can help:

• Provide comprehensive in-home assessments to identify needs and present a plan of care


• Coordinate and monitor services to ensure peace of mind for everyone involved


• Offer counseling and support to older adults and their families and serve as a liaison to families who live far away


• Evaluate and make recommendations for alternate living arrangements as needed


• Provide crisis intervention


• Provide advocacy throughout the health care system


• Give information and referrals that connect the older adult with community services


• Educate and counsel caregivers about their own self-care and priorities


• Review financial and legal issues that may impact the older adult’s situation

JFS geriatric care managers charge for care management services based on a sliding-fee scale. Many long-term care insurance policies are accepted for such services.

If you need in-home services such as companionship, light housekeeping and meal preparation, help with errands, and more, JFS at Home can provide practical, reliable, and compassionate caregiver services that allow you to remain at home, enjoying life and independence. Homecare services for seniors and those living with medical conditions are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Homecare services are private-pay; most long-term care plans are accepted.

If you would like more information about JFS Senior Solutions or JFS at Home, please contact Cathy Grimm at (303) 597-5000 x 320.

--Alaina Green and Kari Alpen, JFS Marketing Department