Off-Site Senior Programs

The Y hosts off-site programs and monthly discussion groups in co-ops and apartment buildings that have a significant number of senior residents; these currently include Castle Village, 45 Fairview and 99 Hillside and in the fall of 2007, we’re establishing a new monthly social support group at Hudson View Gardens. At these meetings, professional staff lead discussions about a variety of topics, from social services and entitlements to the arts, and they tailor programs to reflect residents’ needs and interests. If tenants are homebound, arrangements can be made to have them escorted to the meetings where refreshments are served.

Hebrew Tabernacle Program

We provide a variety of services to support and assist elderly members of the Hebrew Tabernacle Congregation so they can live in their community with dignity and safety. Following an assessment, a care plan is developed which may include homecare, Meals-On-Wheels, counseling entitlement assistance and financial management.

Friendly visiting and telephone reassurance may also be scheduled. Clients may be seen at the synagogue and at the Y. The Program Coordinator works closely with the Synagogue Chesed Committee to organize visits to homebound or hospitalized Hebrew Tabernacle congregants.

A weekly discussion group is scheduled at the Synagogue. Participants may come on a regular basis, or just stop by occasionally to share in the lively discussions about life’s changing needs.