Discovering Support Before It’s Needed
When Julia* called CJFS about her mother, she wasn’t sure what she was looking for. Her mother was living at home by herself and while she had slowed down, she was still mobile, and able […]
Escaping the Comparison Trap
by Meredith Stutts, LICSW As I was driving to work recently after dropping my kids off at summer camp, I found myself thinking about all the ways I wanted to […]
Finding Joy and Laughter in Every Season of Life
by James Cannon, LMSW It’s often said that laughter is the best medicine, but I think it goes deeper than that. When we laugh and express ourselves in a playful […]
This One Habit Can Change Your Mood, Sleep, and Health
by Margaret Lee, LICSW The flowers are blooming, a cool breeze is in the air, and daylight lasts just a bit longer each day. If you’re like me, you’ve been […]
The Sandwich Generation
by Caleigh Alevy, LMSW It’s 8:30 on a Tuesday morning. You’re answering emails before work when your phone rings. It’s your mom. She can’t remember where she wrote down her […]
New CJFS Services Honor a Legacy
Thanks to the generosity of one CJFS family, a pilot program is helping meet critical community needs and expanding access to essential services. The Faye and Norris Friedman Caring Fund […]
What Will My Legacy Be?
by Mark Driskill, LICSW-S, CJFS Lead Clinician For the past several years, I’ve paid attention to articles and news stories about the Blue Zones—geographic areas of the world where many […]
Rethinking Anxiety
Amy Neiman, LMSW The other day I was scrolling on social media and started counting how many posts were titled, “how to get rid of anxiety,” “how to fix your […]
A Holiday Check-In Guide for Aging Parents
The holidays are one of the few times many families slow down long enough to truly see how their aging parents are doing. Between shared meals, traditions, and time together […]
The Role of A Social Worker with Older Adults
LaBrena Friend, LMSW Over the past few weeks, I’ve had the privilege of meeting several older adults as part of our CJFS Personal Care Program assessments. What surprised me was […]
Finding Gratitude When You Have the “Mulligrubs”
by Meredith Stutts, LICSW Have you ever had what my mom calls “the mulligrubs,” that feeling of being down for no clear reason? That was me the other week. Maybe […]