JFS Home Care, Helping Clients for 165 Years
Through the years, 165 to be exact, JFS has transformed the lives of individuals and families and strengthened the Richmond community by providing the best options in care, counseling and adoption. The Home Care program, encompassed under JFS Care Services, enables impoverished seniors to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes, not […]
ConnectVA Spotlight: Wendy Kreuter, Jewish Family Services (JFS)
From ConnectVA: Tell us about yourself. My name is Wendy Kreuter, and I joined Jewish Family Services (JFS) as the Chief Executive Officer in September 2016. I have twenty years of experience in management at Schwarzschild Jewelers and served for thirteen years at The Faison Center as Vice President of Operations and Finance. What’s the […]
Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere at Meal Time
“Making Mealtime Pleasant: Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere” By Lisa Davey, RN, MS Enjoying a meal is more than the taste of the food we eat. Historically humans worked together to gather and hunt for food. They relied on each other to get the food and then shared their meal. While we may not have to […]
Nutrition for the Older Person
Meal planning should include the types and amounts of food to meet the nutritional needs of the client. How many calories do older adults need? A woman over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 1600 calories a day A man over 50 who is: Not physically active needs about 2000 calories a day […]
10 Reasons for Loss of Appetite
10 Reasons for Loss of Appetite Lack of Exercise: Regular activity can boost a person’s appetite. Dehydration: This can be brought on by age related changes, medications or lack of interest, but dehydration can lead to dangerous conditions impeding a person’s ability to function appropriately. Lack of Routine: Eating around the same time each day helps […]
JFS Senior Engagement Program
Did you see our Reflector article on JFS Senior Engagement Program? Check it out below and read more articles in The Reflector on Jewish Community Federation of Richmond’s website. It’s Monday morning and Carol Kelley is beginning her day at JFS. She may not be a paid employee, but her contributions are just as valuable […]
