ABOUT CJFS
Our staff is unmatched in its ability to identify and address the needs of older adults and their families; to provide guidance, information, education and support services; and to act as a connection to family members and outside resources. Most importantly, we are caring, compassionate and professional.
CJFS HIGHLIGHTS
What exactly does CJFS do to enrich the lives of older and disabled adults, while helping them continue to live independently? In this short video, CJFS clients Janyce, Margaret, Ed and Anne, as well as volunteers Ashleigh and Andrew, share their CJFS stories.
By Pam Leonard The decision to move a family member into a long-term care facility can be difficult. Family caregivers often feel guilty when they begin considering such a move. They may feel it is their responsibility to care for their loved one home. They may be concerned that a facility will not be able […]
by Emily Bebenek Birmingham resident Emily Bebenek, a rising junior at Wake Forest University, worked as a Hillel Connection intern this summer with our Development and Outreach team. Here, Emily reflects on a family trip that opened her eyes to the challenges of aging and caregiving. While my family lives in Birmingham, and my cousins […]
When we face serious health conditions, even those that are normal byproducts of aging, they interfere with our concept of ourselves and our perception of our abilities. This can be frustrating and depressing, and it is tempting to hide these frustrations by hiding our condition.
