SeniorLink Geriatric Care Management Program

SeniorLink provides the link between you, your loved ones, and the services they need. SeniorLink is a non-sectarian service and available to people of all religions.

"I'm 86 years old and it's getting more and more difficult to manage things on my own. I need a little help but I want to maintain as much independence as possible."

"My mom lives alone in an apartment and is having difficulty taking care of herself. I feel helpless living so far away."

SeniorLink provides the tools you need to make the best choices for yourself or those you care about. Our care management team of experienced, compassionate professionals are here to help you make difficult decisions with more confidence and ease.

Our goal is to help seniors to live safely and independently with dignity and contentment. When you contact SeniorLink, a geriatric care manager will:

• Gather information to determine whether SeniorLink is for you.
• Prepare an individualized care plan with recommendations for future action.
• Review the plan with you.

If you and your family would like us to implement the plan, we utilize in-house and outside support services.

We visit you or your loved one on a regular basis and and convey an updated report to the appropriate person after each visit.

SeniorLink offers peace of mind to seniors and their families. If you have concerns about senior care, we are here to help.

Call JFS at 610-821-8722 or use our contact form.

Caring for Our Community: JFS-LV's Senior Services

They come from all over our community, and each has his or her own story.

Mrs. D. can't believe her eyes. Where her friendly pharmacist used to hand out prescriptions and advice--right there behind the counter--a stranger stands, selling office equipment. And the corner luncheonette is gone. Even her old neighbors have moved away. This was not what 72-year-old Mrs. D. expected when she returned to the Lehigh Valley after many years in another state. Feeling lost, confused and alone, Mrs. D. turns to JFS-LV. Through the agency's Counseling Program, she finds emotional support and practical solutions to help her adjust to her old/new environment.

Mrs. W.'s only child, a son, has moved to Pittsburgh to take a new job. But Mrs.W. is not alone; before he left, her son arranged for JFS-LV's Care Management Program to be his "eyes and ears." Mrs. W.'s geriatric care manager visited Mrs. W. at her apartment to determine exactly what she needs to continue living safely and independently. He helped secure and coordinate homemaking and meal-delivery service for her. He continues to visit her regularly, helping her keep track of her doctor appointments and monitoring her overall well-being.

Mr.N. is homebound and in precarious health. A very limited income makes life even harder. Fortunately, Mr. N. has assistance from JFS-LV. His agency social worker brings Mr. N. meals from the agency's Kosher Food Pantry. He also provides counseling for the seventy-nine-year-old man in his own home.

Mrs. O. puts on her favorite earrings and joins her friends in the recreation room. It is the time she most looks forward to˜when JFS-LV's senior services coordinator brings Programs of Jewish Interest to the assisted living community where she lives. Whether it is reminiscing about childhood Chanukahs or learning new facets of Jewish art, Mrs. O. says that "Jewish Family Service brings us the Yiddishkeit that is missing here."

Mr. C., age 82, is worried: Problems with his eyesight have forced him to give up driving. How will he get his groceries, get to his doctor appointments?

Around the corner from Mr. C., 65-year-old Mrs. L. wakes up on her first morning of retirement. She looks forward to things she never had time for before. Mostly, she's always wanted to help people as a volunteer. As luck will have it, Mr. C. and Mrs. L. both call JFS-LV. Before long, they meet each other through JFS-LV's Volunteer Program, when Mrs. L. becomes Mr. C.'s volunteer driver.

Retirees Mr. and Mrs. K. lead active lives and like to keep pace with the latest developments. At JFS-LV's Over-50 Brunch and Learn Series, they learn about health, legal and other topics that expand their knowledge and further improve their quality of life.

Dr. J. is looking for senior housing for her parents. She calls JFS-LV's Information and Referral Service. An agency social worker provides valuable information about senior apartments and assisted living communities.

Mr. M. has lost his beloved wife of forty-seven years. JFS-LV's Bereavement Support Group connects him to others who are also coping with grief, and he begins to find solace and peace.

As shown by the stories above, seniors and their families come to JFS-LV with many different needs. JFS-LV meets these varied needs with services that are personally tailored to them. For more information on how JFS-LV can help you or your loved ones, call 610-821-8722.