When is it Time?
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“My father was always so active, now he just watches television all day.”

“My mother is losing so much weight, I wonder if she’s eating properly.”

“My wife used to dress so nicely, now she doesn’t even get out of her robe.”

Sound familiar? Aging is one of life’s most significant challenges. Science has granted us the capability to keep going, but in what direction? At The Jewish Home we believe being alive needs to include reasons to live, so we provide the personal motivation and health resources needed to maximize the quality of life for all who choose us as their place of residence.

When is it time to change from community living to the supportive environment of The Jewish Home? Perhaps considering the following questions will help you find out.

1. Are fewer than three nutritious meals eaten each day?
Our Food Services Department provides a variety of Kosher tasty, well-balanced meals prepared to accommodate a broad range of prescribed diets.

2. Has self-image declined due to a lack of a meaningful role?
Intellectual and social stimulation are provided in a variety of ways to foster our residents’ self-esteem via participation in our Residents’ Council, employment in our Work Activity Center, and by making meaningful contributions to the lives of others by serving as a Volunteer. Respecting the dignity and individuality of each resident is at the core of the Home’s philosophy.

3. Is each day the same as the other, spent passively waiting for a visit that doesn’t seem to happen often enough?
At The Jewish Home there are a multitude of activity choices from Art to Yoga, plus trips to The Shubert Theater in New Haven, the beautiful Fairfield beaches in summer and The Dogwood Festival each spring. In addition, the Residents’ Computer Lab facilitates access to the Internet, email and the latest in software.

4. Is going out for a walk too risky because the neighborhood has changed?
On the beautiful 15 acres of The Jewish Home, flower gardens and manicured lawns enhance the New England scenery framing our many level paths and walkways.

5. Is part-time help unreliable or unavailable?
The Jewish Home provides professional care twenty-four hours a day every day.

6. Has personal grooming become neglected?
Our residents pride themselves on the personal attention they receive from their caregivers and in our on-site Beauty Salon and Barber Shop.

7. Are cultural events rarely attended?
At the Home there are musical performances every Sunday and guest lecturers throughout the week. Creative writing, painting, dance and other forms of self-expression are available under professional leadership in the company of one’s peers.

8. Has spiritual involvement fallen by the wayside because attending services is no longer practical?
Our Director of Pastoral Services strives to meet the religious needs of each resident with respect for personal choice, individual heritage, and utmost regard for tradition.

9. Is the body becoming weak from lack of exercise? Are the tasks of daily living becoming increasingly difficult and discouraging to perform?
Each resident is evaluated by a physical therapist to design a program aimed at optimum fitness and independence. In addition, our Muscle-Strengthening Program involves residents with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, weight-training and mobility regimens to maintain balance and coordination.

10. Are visits to the dentist, ophthalmologist or podiatrist postponed or neglected due to transportation limitations?
In addition to visits from physicians and consulting specialists, in the Home’s Clinic practitioners are easily accessible.

11. Are medications frequently forgotten or taken incorrectly?
Our nurses administer, record, and order medications in strict accordance with the manner prescribed.

12. Is loneliness a concern?
People from every walk of life have successfully developed lifestyles at The Jewish Home. Friendships form quickly based on decades of shared experience and memories. If needed, psychosocial support is available from the Home’s geriatric psychiatrists and social workers.

If you’ve answered “No” to most of these questions then considering residency at The Jewish Home is probably premature. But if your most frequent answer was “Yes”, give us a call. We have a lot to talk about. We’ll help you every step of the way, from completing the admissions application to easing the transition to Jewish Home living.

Share these questions with someone you love. Together we’ll find the right answers for you.

For more information, please call our Admissions Department at 203-365-6483 or email llockwood@jhe.org.

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