by Joanne Jarvi | Mar 18, 2020 | Covid
Dear Community Members, We are writing to update you about our operations during this unprecedented public health crisis. As a human services agency our community has come to rely on, we are working diligently to redesign our operations and services so we can provide...
by Joanne Jarvi | Mar 18, 2020 | Covid
The health and safety of our community is our top priority. In the context of the spread of COVID-19 and the disruptions to community life, we are writing to provide an update to our JFS community. As of this writing, there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in...
by Joanne Jarvi | Dec 5, 2019 | CARES
Ocene Neglik came to the JFS Caregiver Support Group in January 2019 and has been a regular attendee since then. She agreed to share her story with us for this month’s Caregiver Spotlight which celebrates National Caregiver month. Since her husband Ray suffered a...
by Joanne Jarvi | Dec 5, 2019 | CARES
Caregiving is a difficult job. It is important to reward yourself with respite breaks often to avoid burnout. JFS offers respite to caregivers to allow them time to recharge themselves so they can be the best caregiver to their care recipient. It is important to watch...
by Joanne Jarvi | Dec 5, 2019 | CARES
You, the caregiver, desperately need regular breaks, but your older adult absolutely refuses an in-home caregiver. What can you do? Seniors often won’t admit they need help, even if they are struggling with everyday tasks. In-home care can be a sensitive topic which...
