Dorothy & Peter Brown Jewish Community
Adult Day Care Program

A state-of-the-art program for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, the program is open to persons of all ethnic and religious backgrounds. Activities include music therapy, baking, exercise, gardening, and a wide range of community outings. The Program also provides a respite to the participants' caregivers, and support groups assist caregivers with the resources and ability to keep their loved ones at home. For more information, contact Peter Ostrow of JVS at (248) 233-4390 or postrow@jvsdet.org.
WEST BLOOMFIELD AT JCC
Activities Program
see also Vocational Rehabiliation Services
Located at the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield, this unique program provides social and recreational programs for senior adults with developmental disabilities and/or chronic mental illness. Clients enjoy a wide range of activities including arts & crafts, exercise, swimming, field trips, and cooking. Contact activities@jvsdet.org.

JVS IN SOUTHFIELD

The Memory Club
The Memory Club can help you learn new practical techniques to sharpen your memory skills and maintain your ability to live an active, independent life in the community. It also provides an opportunity to make new friends and to have fun. The Club meets twice a week in four-hour sessions at JVS in Southfield. Contact Ronnie Berman at rberman@jvsdet.org or (248) 233-4247.

Project Outreach
For indigent Jewish residents of Wayne County who are mentally ill and isolated from the community, Project Outreach provides a social worker and a corps of volunteers who provide advocacy services, help alleviate loneliness, and plan social & cultural programming. Jewish organizations throughout the community host monthly programs for these individuals. Contact sas@jvsdet.org.

Senior Adult Workshop
This non-sectarian, accredited therapeutic work program offers remunerative work activities, an age-appropriate exercise program, kosher lunch, medical monitoring, socialization and case coordination services. Participants receive personal attention related to issues of aging. Contact sas@jvsdet.org.

Senior Service Corps
This program matches older adults with volunteer jobs in the non-profit sector. Participants perform a valuable community service while maintaining a sense of personal worth. The program provides transportation, special events, group socialization and advocacy and referral services. Contact sas@jvsdet.org.