Service & Care Brochure

OUR SERVICE & CARE

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e are aging at lightning speed. More than one billion people worldwide will be 65 years or older by 2030; 66 million of them will be Americans. For more than 40 years CJE SeniorLife has been at the forefront of developing programs and services for older adults that are comprehensive, innovative and customized to each individual’s unique circumstances. CJE SeniorLife is unique from other organizations because our programs and services complement one another, creating a continuum. This means that many older adults, their families and caregivers turn to CJE SeniorLife at different stages in their lives. People from all over metropolitan Chicago who use our services benefit from CJE SeniorLife’s invaluable network of support, guidance and resources. They might only participate in a single program, or they might use a number of different services to accommodate their evolving needs.

Some Examples: s After recuperating from knee-replacement surgery at CJE’s Haag Pavilion for Short-Term Rehabilitation, an 85-year-old woman returns home. However, her family needs help with aging concerns that will arise. They call on Your ElderCare Consultants to help with a personalized care plan, trips to the doctor, skilled crisis intervention and much more.

s A 65-year-old person first connects with CJE by attending a Center for

Healthy Living diabetes screening and educational seminar. A year later he hires CJE’s Home Safety Assessment service to recommend modifications he can make to his home to continue living in it for as long as possible. When he finally needs supportive care, he chooses Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living.

s Another person supports CJE SeniorLife’s mission for years through annual

donations and volunteering and then decides to enroll her 75-year-old mother who has Alzheimer’s in CJE’s award-winning Culture BusTM program. As her mother’s condition progresses, she finds a home for her at Friend Center for Memory Care, CJE’s assisted-living residence that is specially designed to address the unique needs of those with dementia.

CJE SeniorLife is here for you.

We help older adults pursue lives of meaning, independence and good health along a continuum of service and care that can span years.

Life Enrichment

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CJE’s programs and services in our residences and the community provide an enriched mind, body, spirit and cultural experience for older adults. Our philosophy: staying active and “engaged with life” is an important component of healthy aging.

A wide range of programming and services provides support and direct services to family members, caregivers and older adults to promote aging in place at home and in the community.

CEntEr for HEaLtHy Living CHL helps older adults link to community resources, make informed choices about aging issues and maintain their physical, mental and social well-being. Lifelong learning, health screenings and cultural/social events help them lead healthy, independent lives.

ADS offers supervised, structured programs for people with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments, as well as those who are frail or socially isolated. A group setting maximizes each participant’s potential by promoting autonomy, creativity and self-esteem. CJE’s ADS programs are offered in downtown Chicago, Evanston and Deerfield. Our award-winning Culture BusTM departs from downtown on organized excursions in the Chicago metropolitan area.

rELigious LifE sErviCEs Recognizing that a healthy spiritual life is the foundation for the health and wellness of older adults, CJE SeniorLife offers a wide range of spiritual, religious and cultural programs in our residential settings. Pastoral Care is provided by our full-time certified chaplain. Shabbat and holiday services are conducted at a number of CJE locations. CJE works closely with many community clergy and places of worship to reach out to their congregants in need of eldercare services. voLuntEEring More than 1,600 volunteers provide vital services to clients including participating in activities, delivering meals and visiting those who are isolated.

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assistEd Living Assisted Living is offered at Weinberg Community for Senior Living, a state-licensed campus in Deerfield that embraces Jewish culture.

s gidwitz Place features one-and two-bedroom apartments for older adults who require a supportive environment yet still wish to live as independently as possible. Amenities include personal care services, housekeeping, kosher restaurant-style dining, a full schedule of activities, respite care and registered nurses on site 24/7.

s The friend Center for Memory Care is a home-like residence for people with Alzheimer’s and other cognitive impairments. Residents enjoy spacious private rooms, assistance with bathing and grooming, stimulating activities and kosher meals. The new Bernard Heerey Annex has five elegant suites and an expanded area for Adult Day Services programming. Respite care is also available.

ConsuMEr assistanCE CA staff in Chicago and the northwest suburbs provide free information, resources and advocacy on issues that impact older adults, including consumer benefits, community services, public assistance, Social Security, housing referrals, home repair and transportation. Russian-speaking staff available.

CounsELing Counseling from CJE’s licensed clinical social workers is available to older adults and their families, along with a variety of support groups. The Linkages Program assists seniors who are primary caregivers of adult children with disabilities. food sErviCEs Food Services delivers kosher meals through HomeDelivered Meals to older adults. CJE also offers weekly delivery of fresh-frozen meals via our Kosher to GoTM program, as well as kosher catering. All is cRc approved, except catering from Weinberg Community, which is rabbinically-supervised kosher. HoLoCaust CoMMunity sErviCEs (HCs) HCS provides support and services to Holocaust survivors and their family members.

indEPEndEnt Living CJE SeniorLife owns and operates subsidized and affordable apartment buildings for older adults who qualify for government-subsidized housing. Robineau Residence is a group-living residence for 24 older adults, with supportive services available as needed. PErsonaL CarE sErviCEs Personal Care Services provide assistance with activities of daily living and chore housekeeping through an arrangement with Gentle Home Services or through CJE’s personal care program for eligible low-income seniors. transPortation Transportation on a CJE Shalom Bus offers scheduled, door-to-door trips to grocery stores, medical appointments and social events. Medicar Service provides comfortable and convenient transportation via paratransit vans to and from medical appointments or other destinations.

your ELdErCarE ConsuLtants YEC is a team of geriatric care management professionals who assess and consult with older adults and their families as they experience the transitions of aging. Acting as liaisons to family caregivers,

Your Eldercare Consultants coordinate service delivery, guide decision-making and monitor care. Their new Clutter Management and Organization Service helps in-home and paperwork organization and clutter removal. For more information, see www.YourEldercareConsultants.com.

Healthcare CJE provides programming and facility settings that address both post-acute and chronic medical and psycho-social needs in coordination with the larger healthcare system. skiLLEd nursing & rEHabiLitation Available at Lieberman Center for Health and rehabilitation in Skokie. With 240 private rooms, Lieberman provides long-term care, short-term rehabilitation and a dementia special care unit. Hospice and respite care are also available. robert and sylvia Haag Pavilion, the short-term rehabilitation inpatient care unit, serves patients after hospitalization, providing physical, occupational and speech therapy primarily to Medicare-certified patients. Also available are specialized Parkinson’s, congestive heart failure, hemodialysis, IV infusion and wound care services. Creative arts, therapeutic, recreational and spiritual programs are offered daily to all Lieberman and Haag residents. Kosher dining is approved by the Chicago Rabbinical Council (cRc).

research and Education CJE enables the study and assessment of new methods and models of care and the training of professionals to advance the delivery of high quality services and programming. aPPLiEd rEsEarCH The Leonard schanfield research institute (Lsri) conducts social and applied research in the field of aging that provides the catalyst for new and innovative program development.

Many of CJE’s programs and services are made possible through generous contributions. Contact CJE at 773.508.1320 to learn how you can contribute, or donate online at www.cje.net.