JFS Rochester understands the unique needs and challenges faced by older adults, and we are committed to providing high-quality aging services that meet those needs. We work alongside JFS clients and their families to develop a plan of care that ensures opportunities for self-sufficiency, support, and dignity through healthcare, mental health, nursing, transportation, and safety supports.
Our comprehensive care management program is designed to provide older adults with the support and resources they need to age in the place of their choosing and maintain their independence.
Our experienced care managers work with older adults and their families to develop personalized care plans that address their physical, emotional, and social needs.
JFS Rochester’s support groups for caregivers provide a safe space for individuals to share their experiences and offer support and encouragement to one another. We also provide access to a range of essential services and emergency supports, that help older adults maintain their quality of life. We understand that aging may bring with it strong feelings of grief, loss, and anxiety, and our mental health counselors are prepared to help older adults face these feelings and move forward to a place of peace and resolve.
Language and interpretation assistance available – contact 585-461-0114 or ask your care provider.
Part of JFS Rochester’s commitment to our area’s aging population is offering support for caregivers, helping to reduce stress, provide safe and appropriate care, alleviate ongoing or emergency financial burden, and provide a sense of community.
The Counseling Center at JFS offers services for older adults and their caregivers to address the unique challenges that come with aging and caring for older loved ones.
Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) is a state and county funded service that provides care management, subsidized home care, and other services to help older adults stay independent in the community and delay higher levels of care that require Medicaid support.
Helping individuals and families facing housing instability access resources, support, and connections that promote safe, stable housing and long-term well-being. Based at Brighton Food Cupboard, the program provides housing-focused guidance before challenges become crises.
JFS Rochester care managers are committed to providing excellent service delivery and care coordination that maintains the dignity and achieves the goals of the older adults we serve.
The JFS Rochester NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community) program uses an innovative model for aging in place in your own home. NORC seniors continue to grow and learn, maintain their independence, and enhance their quality of life by making new friends and actively participating in their community.
Any individual or family receiving Aging Care Services that wants to make a voluntary contribution to JFS Rochester please click here.