Older adults often take multiple medications. This can sometimes lead to mismanagement or even addiction (intentionally or unintentionally). Join Jewish Family Service for a Zoom panel discussion on how to recognize and prevent misuse of medication.
Annual Lecture by the Maimonides Group by Jewish Federation, this year featuring Dr. Lipi Roy, MD, board certified physician in addiction medicine and NBC contributor on the topic: The Infodemic – Combatting the Spread of Misinformation.
Because music activates almost all areas of the brain, it not only helps us with cognitive function and learning, but with mood and sleep as well. Join Jewish Family Service as musician Michael Krieger explores music’s connection to better functioning in this free brain health workshop. Register in advance for this Zoom event at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAuf-ioqDMoHdxup74RcbwPjDQOptcooyQp#/registration […]
The Jewish Addiction Resource Alliance (JARA) presents Drugs 101, a virtual presentation for parents and families that covers trends in teen drug use as well as facts regarding vaping, marijuana, opioids and prescription drugs. Be sure to register for this free virtual event in order to receive the link.
Join Jewish Family Service as Rina Hennes Sabes, LMSW and Julia Cohen, LMSW, PMH-C as they facilitate this free support group for new moms with babies 0-12 months to come together to share their experiences, give and receive support, and learn about helpful tools and resources for postpartum wellness. Topics include: stress, adjustment to parenting, […]
The eyes are not only the window to our soul, but the direct link to our brain. Research has shown there is a connection between poor vision and a decline in cognition. Join Jewish Family Service for a free brain health workshop on how to optimize eye and brain health through proper diet, exercise and […]
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a free two-day interactive workshop that teaches how to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and how to work with them to keep them safe. You’ll learn to: –Understand how personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions –Provide guidance to a person […]
Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is a fun, interactive program designed by Stanford University to provide the necessary tools to help people with chronic pain and other persistent health conditions live a healthier life. This FREE 6-week Zoom workshop teaches how to: –Create a personal plan for success –Develop problem solving skills –Improve communication with […]
Loss is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t make it any less devastating. Having the right tools and support can make a difference as you move through your personal journey. Join our grief and loss support group where you’ll find comfort and camaraderie. This 8-session group, for women 60+, will be led by […]
Dancing not only makes us happy, it provides many benefits for brain health as well! In fact, the many varieties of dance impact several different areas of the brain that are key to long-term brain health. Join us as Gray Matters welcomes back physical therapist Brittany Denis to help us explore how dance can be […]
Become a safeTALK-trained helper and reduce the number of suicides in our community. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. Those trained in safeTALK can recognize these invitations and take action by […]
It’s hard being a teenager, but having the right tools can make it a little easier. In this FREE 6-week support group, facilitated by Jewish Family Service staff, teens ages 14-17 will: –Develop tools for reducing stress and anxiety –Improve resilience –Build connections with other teens Space is limited! Only 10 spots available. For questions […]