JFS is a nonprofit human services organization that serves anyone in need – regardless of their circumstances or religious beliefs. JFS provides a variety of services to older adults as shown below:
Care Management:
Care managers work with clients and families to develop a comprehensive, individualized assessment & care plan to identify and meet all client needs. This may include: information, referral and assistance, connection to community services and benefits, ongoing coordination of in-home services, assistance with applications, support for various transitions of care, including future planning, & end-of-life issues, client focused advocacy.
Some free services are available for clients over the age of 60. Private pay options are available on a sliding fee scale.
Consultation:
Care Managers work with clients and families on a short-term basis to provide guidance on self managed care. This program is for clients and families who want to coordinate their own care, but need direction.
Private pay options are available for this service.
Counseling:
JFS provided specialized mental health counseling focused on the unique needs and challenges of older adults. Licensed counselors help older adults and/or their family members embrace transitions associated with aging, such as coping with losses, adjusting to physical disabilities, and/or conducting an overall life review. JFS is one of the only organizations that houses clinicians who can serve clients wherever it is most comfortable and convenient to them, be that a private residence, retirement community, assisted living or skilled nursing facility, or in the JFS office.
Most insurances accepted
Homemaker Services
Homemakers provide light housekeeping, shopping, cooking, assistance with laundry, grocery shopping, light meal preparation, linen changes, and errands every other week or weekly, if available and appropriate. Visits are 2 hours in length.
Services are provided in the Denver Metro area: South of 58th Street, West of Buckley Road, North of Arapahoe Road, and East of Wadsworth.
Some free services are available for clients over the age of 60. Private pay options are available on a sliding fee scale.
Friendly Visitors:
JFS serves as a friendship catalyst for older adults and community members who are interested in befriending older adults. This program enhances the quality of life of older adults and reduce isolation and loneliness by providing warmth and companionship. Volunteers are carefully matched for shared interests and personality. Friendly Visitors visit weekly and enjoy hobbies, dining, outings, and conversation while nurturing meaningful friendships.
Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program
Funding through the Claims Conference allows us to provide care management and financial assistance for survivors of the Holocaust. Financial assistance may include: Home care and homemaker services, medical expenses (including visits/procedures and medical supplies/equipment), dental care, food, minor home modification and repair, and transportation.
Kosher Congregate Meal Program
JFS provides a hot, kosher, sit-down lunch at the JCC Tuesday-Friday from 11:30-12:30 and the Denver JCC. Adults 60+ may join us for lunch on a drop in basis. Masks must be worn when not actively eating. Grab and go options are available for participants who are not yet ready to congregate. Participants are not required to keep Kosher to join.
Lunch is served in the Perlmutter room on the South side of the JCC. Entrance is located near the theater.
350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246
Free of charge, voluntary donation.
Kosher Meals on Wheels
JFS provides a hot or frozen kosher meal delivery Monday-Friday to homebound older adults. Each meal contains at least 1/3 of the recommended daily nutrients for older adults. Participants must keep Kosher to participate in the program.
Free of charge to the participant.
Pantry Delivery Program
JFS provides pantry box deliveries to homebound older adults on a monthly basis. Each box contains shelf stable and dry goods, bread, fresh produce, and frozen proteins. Each box provides approximately 25 meals. Delivery days are Mondays and Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Free of charge to client
