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Healthy Habits for Adults Train the Trainer Class
Healthy Habits for Adults Train the Trainer Class: Friday, April 28, 8:30 am- noon Making small changes in our lifestyle habits and food choices can reap BIG rewards. Healthy Habits for Adults is a one-hour class that is fun and interactive, promoting healthy, active living. The curriculum, covering ten meaningful topics, is taught by volunteers […]
READ MOREJFS participating in The Race to Parenthood 5k
The Race to Parenthood 5k is the featured event and fundraiser for the Road to Parenthood, a volunteer run, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that promotes infertility awareness, education, and support to help those who struggle on their path to parenthood. The race raises funds for the Road to Parenthood and the Road to Parenthood Grant Fund […]
READ MORE10 Signs of Caregiver Stress
The demands on a person who is taking care of elderly parents result in a great deal of stress. If caregivers aren’t careful, they jeopardize their own health and well-being. A study of family caregivers found that those who experience caregiving-related stress have a 63% higher mortality rate than non-caregivers of the same age. There […]
READ MORENavigating Troubled Waters
Ellen Glass was shocked when she and her husband sought counseling early in their marriage and she discovered she wasn’t the only one with frustrations. “I walked in with a mental list of all the things that my husband needed to change,” says Glass, a licensed clinical social worker at Jewish Family Services. She was […]
READ MOREHome Care Services
Rather than moving into a long-term care facility as they age, many older adults prefer to stay at home for as long as possible. This may be the right choice for you if you only need minor assistance with your daily activities and enjoy a close network of nearby family and friends. These guidelines explore […]
READ MOREDine out and support JFS! #RVACHARITYDAYS
We are so excited to partner with ToastRVA in #RVACHARITYDAYS! JFS will receive 10% of all food sales, including takeout, at Toast on Monday, September 18th, and at Talley’s Meat and Three on Wednesday, December 20th. We look forward to seeing you there! Toast: Monday, September 18 Talley’s Meat and Three: Wednesday, December 20 Save the dates! And schedule […]
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