From Starting Over to Building a Future
Kateryna and Oleksii’s journey from Ukraine to the United States took them through Poland, Germany, Portugal and Mexico before they eventually arrived in Houston. There, a local family helped them get established and begin working toward financial stability, but starting over was not easy. “Trying to find a job and everything was challenging,” Kateryna said. […]
Sitrena’s Journey with CAPABLE: Aging with Independence
For Sitrena Kelly, the CAPABLE program was about much more than making changes around her home. It was about finding practical solutions that would help her stay safe, maintain her independence, and continue living life on her own terms. After completing the four-month program, Kelly says the experience was well worth the commitment. “We looked […]
A Lifetime of Caring: Elnora Pryor’s 30 Years at JFS
Long before Elnora Pryor began caring for JFS clients, she was learning what it meant to care for others from her mother. Growing up in North Carolina, Elnora would go with her mother and siblings as her mother visited people living with cancer. She watched as her mother helped with the things they needed most, […]
Betty Bruce Builds Confidence Through CAPABLE
For Betty Bruce, her final registered nurse’s visit through JFS Richmond’s and Beth Sholom’s CAPABLE program was about more than checking off another appointment. It was a chance to reflect on how far she had come and to look ahead at what she could continue accomplishing on her own. Betty’s CAPABLE journey has centered on […]
Building Hope and Support for Dementia Caregivers
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can leave family members feeling overwhelmed, isolated and unsure where to turn. JFS Richmond’s F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. program is designed to make sure caregivers don’t have to navigate that journey alone. Chris Nufer, a Licensed Professional Counselor with JFS Richmond, has delivered the F.A.M.I.L.I.E.S. program for 10 […]
Planning Ahead: How JFS Care Management Helps Families Prepare Before a Crisis
When an aging loved one begins to need more support, families often find themselves navigating medical care, finances, home needs and difficult decisions all at once. But families do not have to wait until a crisis happens to ask for help. JFS Richmond’s Care Management team can help families plan ahead and put support in […]
