JVS AND
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE ANNOUNCE A JOINT VENTURE: (October 30, 2003, Southfield, MI) - JVS and Jewish Family Service have formed a partnership to offer support services to assist older adults and people with disabilities to access the supports they need to live independently and safely at home. Caring Partners: In-Home Support Services will match aides, companions and other service providers to the specific needs of the individual. Some people need help with activities of daily living, such as shopping, doctor’s office visits, etc. Finding suitable help for people who have just returned from hospitalization or just to maintain their independence at home has challenged families, who have turned to JVS and Jewish Family Service for recommendations. The two agencies determined that a more comprehensive service to the public was needed, and by uniting the specific strengths of each agency to better serve our seniors and others, we are better able to help them remain at home as long as possible. . Caring Partners provides an assessment to determine the type of care required and provide the family with a list of matched aides or companions who have undergone screening and background checks. “Just helping with daily living tasks, like light meal preparation, doing laundry, giving reminders to take medication, going for groceries, makes a world of difference to someone who wants the independence of living at home,” said Jan McHale, program coordinator. This is especially helpful to the family members who are struggling with their own life commitments. “The program is a blessing for any family member who has used it,” according to Leah Rosenbaum, COO of JVS Detroit. For more information and fee schedule, call Jan McHale, 248-233-4239. ~End~
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