ElderLink Services: Memory Problems

Dorothy and Peter Brown Jewish Community Adult Day Care Program: Provided by: Jewish Home and Aging Services, JVS This is a special day program for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia disorders. Participants benefit from a program of therapeutic activities designed to maximize remaining abilities and provide socialization and stimulation. The caregivers receive much needed respite in order to enable them to keep their loved ones at home. In addition, the program provides specialized support services for caregivers of older adults with dementia disorders. Transportation is available. The program has two sites, JVS in Southfield and Jewish Home & Aging Services in West Bloomfield. The two sites are jointly operated.
Dorothy and Peter D. Brown Memory Care Pavilion at Fleischman Residence: Provided by: Jewish Home and Aging Services The Brown Memory Care Pavilion provides a safe, secure and supportive environment specifically designed and staffed to accommodate the distinctive needs of older adults with memory impairments. This residential unit, located on the third floor of the Fleischman Residence/ Blumberg Plaza, provides residents with around-the-clock nursing, recreational, and social supports. Programs are created to enhance functioning and enrich life through professionally planned activities. A full complement of programs and activities are offered to encourage resident socialization, stimulation, autonomy and self-expression.
Memory Club: Provided by: JVS The Memory Club helps participants learn new practical techniques to sharpen memory skills and maintain the ability to live an active, independent life in the community. It also provides an opportunity to make new friends and to have fun. The Club meets twice a week in four-hour sessions at JVS in Southfield. In addition to classroom sessions, the Memory Club provides members meaningful and enjoyable activities at both the program’s site and out in the community.