Cognition, Brain Health and Financial Scams

Virtual

“How do smart, savvy older adults fall victim to financial scams?” If you’ve ever asked this same question, or wanted to know how to reduce your risk of falling victim to a scam, join Jewish Family Service as LaToya Hall, MSW & Evie Lynn Breuer, LMSW, CDP discuss Cognition, Brain Health & Financial Scams. LaToya […]

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Intuitive Eating and Brain Health

Virtual

Join Alyson McAdams, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, to learn how Intuitive Eating can benefit brain health. Intuitive Eating is an approach to food and overall well-being that honors the health of your body and mind. We will explore what Intuitive Eating is and how to incorporate it into your lifestyle. We’ll review […]

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Bessie Spector Oldest Jewish Americans Celebration

Adat Shalom Synagogue 29901 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, MI, United States

On Friday, May 5, 2023, we will honor those 95 and older at a festive brunch featuring memories and music from The Golden Age of Television. Please join us in shining a spotlight on the Greatest Generation by helping us identify these older adults who built our wonderful metro Detroit Jewish community. This special event […]

Building Brain Habits for Better Brain Health

Virtual

The way we think has a strong impact on our brain health, yet much of our daily thoughts are rooted in our family dynamics as we were growing up. Just like other things that require life-long learning to help us become our best selves, so do our thought processes. Join us for this fun and […]

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Event Series Family Caregiver Support Group

Family Caregiver Support Group

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI, United States

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 […]

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Chronic Pain PATH Class

Virtual

People living with chronic pain often find it interferes with their ability to manage their health and live life to the fullest. Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is an interactive program designed by Stanford University to provide the necessary skills and tools to help you manage chronic pain and live a better life. This six-week […]

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Cognitive Fitness: What really works and why?

Virtual

Join Jewish Family Service as Patti Celori Said, Executive Director of the New England Cognitive Center, takes us on a journey into human learning. She’ll cover everything from the concept of neuroplasticity to practical ways to strengthen or maintain our cognitive abilities as we age. She will share key areas for cognitive fitness including memory, […]

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Culinary Art Therapy

Virtual

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 […]

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The Impact of Joy on the Brain

Virtual

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, […]

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Event Series Family Caregiver Support Group

Family Caregiver Support Group

Temple Israel 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI, United States

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 […]

Free

The Beneficial Impact of Art on Our Brains

Virtual

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 […]

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Put Your Best Brain Forward

Virtual

As we grow older, most of us are aware that strong cognition is critical to aging well and on our own terms! Yet those who are lucky enough to live a long life will experience some form of age-related cognitive decline. Despite this, many of us do not know what to do to maximize our […]

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