Jewish Holocaust Survivor’s Program
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669
info@jewishphilly.org • jfcsphilly.org
Provides survivors who lived under Nazi occupation/domination during
World War II with services such as home care, counseling, housekeeping
and caregiver support, as well as funds for emergencies like special med-
ical needs. These funds are available for Holocaust survivors who cannot
afford to pay for services on their own or whose families need financial
assistance to pay for the survivor’s care. Funding is provided through a
grant to JFCS from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against
Germany. Also offers survivors assistance with filling out applications for
Holocaust entitlements.

E MPLOYMENT AND
V OCATIONAL S ERVICES
JEVS Career Solutions for 55+
JEVS Human Services
990 West Spring Garden Street • Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-560-5465, Ext. 268 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Offers
in dividual and group career counseling, job-search assistance and other train-
ing programs.

S ENIOR C ENTERS
AND P ROGRAMS
RHAWNHURST NORC
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
7520 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-320-0351 • Fax: 215-728-5877 • agilbert@jfgp.org
Supports seniors (ages 60-plus) in their ability to remain living independently in
their own homes in Northeast Philadelphia (ZIP codes 19152, 19111 and
19149). Services include transportation for grocery shopping and medical
appointments within a seven-mile radius; home maintenance support; social-
ization and support groups; and a monthly newsletter of events information
benefitting senior adults in the community. The program is a joint effort of the
Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia and Catholic Social Services. Fund-
ing is also provided through foundations and private donations. The Pew Char-
itable Trust specifically funds social-work assessment for home-repair assis-
tance through Rhawnhurst NORC, and meal-delivery services in partnership
with the KleinLife Home Delivered Meals program. Information and referral
for other services and access to benefits is provided as needed.

1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454-1320
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3032
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Provides a variety of services to seniors residing on its Horsham campus, as well
as to seniors living throughout Greater Philadelphia. Services include skilled
nursing care; senior living apartments with personal-care services; hospice;
home care; post-hospital transitional care; adult day care; counseling, informa-
tion and referral; and aging research. Campus residents live in private rooms and
apartments with large windows, gardens, a children’s outdoor play area. Offers a
wide range of activities, medical and nursing care, as well as Jewish religious and
cultural programs, a full-time rabbi, a synagogue and kosher food. The center is
a nonprofit provider of care to seniors reflecting Jewish tradition.

A DULT D AY C ARE
AND T HERAPY P ROGRAMS
Abramson Medical Adult Day Services
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
12003 Bustleton Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Provides therapeutic programming, nursing and social services to older adults. Also
offers a nurse practitioner clinic. Kosher meals are provided.

Eagleville Hospital’s Geriatric Psychiatry Program
100 Eagleville Road • Eagleville, PA 19403
610-635-7400 • Fax: 610-539-9314
pr@eaglevillehospital.org • eaglevillehospital.org
Designed to meet the life changes experienced by people over 55 years of age.

An acute, short-term program for patients in need of a secure therapeutic
environment 24 hours a day. Patients are treated by a multi disciplinary team,
including nurses, activity therapists, medical doctors and psychiatrists.

Licensed social workers are available to meet patient and family needs
as well.

Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care
Einstein Healthcare Network
9880 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 113 • Philadelphia, PA 19115
800-EINSTEIN or 215-827-1540 • einstein.edu
Board certified geriatric psychiatrists and psychologists offer outpatient services
for older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, psy-
chotherapy for individuals, families and groups, and medication management.

Golden Slipper Center for Seniors
The Pavilion (basement level)
3901 Conshohocken Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-877-6667 • Fax: 215-877-6675
centerforseniors@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org
Provides a nutritious kosher lunch (choice of hot or cold), as well as a variety of
activities Monday through Friday, including exercise, discussion and support
groups, musical entertainers, lectures, movies, holiday celebrations, special pro-
grams for Russian-speaking seniors and day trips. English as a Second Lan-
guage and citizenship classes are also available. A social worker, nurse and Russ-
ian-speaking adviser are on-site part-time to help members access necessary
community services. Trans por tation to and from the center is available.

Golden Slipper on the Main Line
Programs for Active Adults
Adath Israel • 250 North Highland Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066
610-359-8632 • Fax: 215-877-6675
cblumenthal@goldenslipper.org • goldenslipperseniors.org
Offers lectures and programs throughout the year, including a summer
series. Program highlights include a speaker’s forum, film and theater, art
and music appreciation, world affairs and history.

Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-893-7770, Ext. 111
memberservices@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Discounted rates for adults ages 65-plus: individual, couple and snowbird
memberships available. Outdoor seasonal pool is wheelchair-accessible,
and offers a safe and low-impact way to keep fit. Offers senior aerobic,
strength and stretch classes, and member and non-member yoga classes.

Participates in the Silver Sneakers®, Forever Fit® and Silver&Fit® insurance
incentive programs.

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