FRIENDS of Jewish Senior Life will be sharing stories by and about older adults. Come meet the 40 writers who have mined life at Jewish Senior Life for stories that will be compiled in a volume that will be available at the event. Buy a copy and have it signed, enjoy a nosh and then […]
The brain benefits of Culinary Art Therapy are, in fact, rich and delicious. Join Jewish Family Service as Julie Ohana, LMSW, discusses the positive impact culinary experiences have on the mind and body, emphasizing the benefits on brain development through stimulating the senses. Cook along with Julie! This virtual Gray Matters workshop can be enjoyed […]
What has now become a national movement, Death Over Dinner aims to inspire ordinary people to talk about the thing we so often try to avoid – end of life – through a Jewish lens. According to (http://deathoverdinner.org/), end of life decisions, death rituals, and what happens after we die are probably the most important […]
What is joy and what impact does it have on the brain? Join us as we explore what it means to feel joy, how it benefits both short-term and long-term brain health, and how we can find ways to regularly experience moments of joy even when life is challenging. About the speaker: Brittany Denis, PT, […]
Taking care of a loved one can be challenging. Jewish Family Service and Temple Israel get it. You are invited to join a supportive network of people who understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving in our Family Caregiver Support Group. This weekly group will provide a welcoming, judgement-free place to connect, share experiences and […]
Lives Well Lived is Metro Detroit’s annual community-wide event celebrating the lives of the extraordinary older adults residing on the campuses of Jewish Senior Life. We count on our community friends to help us enhance the lives of the older adults who live here with funding for programming in the arts, fitness, and educational activities […]
Join DIA Studio Instructors Stephanie Sucaet-Felczak and Zak Frieling as they discuss the beneficial impact of art on our brains, as well as highlight and lead an open-ended discussion on some of their favorite pieces from the collection of the Detroit Institute of Arts. They will then facilitate simple and fun drawing activities designed to […]
There has been extensive research on the connection between hearing and cognition. Join Jewish Family Service for this free brain health workshop as audiologist Nina Lopatin discusses this important connection and shares steps we can all take to protect our hearing. Register in advance for this Zoom event at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqce2urjojGdP9i_B-rvRossrF50XvPqYG After registering, you will receive […]
