SERVICES FOR SENIOR
ADULTS C are M anagement & C ounseling
Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454-1320
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsoncenter.org
Abramson Care Advisors: Senior care professionals available
24/7, providing telephonic advice to older adults and their families
who have questions or concerns regarding aging or aging services.
Provided free of charge.
Geriatric Care Management: Professional consultation,
intervention, support, coordination and oversight to family members with
aging loved ones. Provides a plan for each individual focused on keeping
seniors at home. This service is available for short-term crises or for
ongoing, long-term support. Hourly fee applies.
Jewish Family and Children’s Service
of Greater Philadelphia – Older Adult Services
7607 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
and: The Barbara & Harvey Brodsky Enrichment Center
345 Montgomery Ave. • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 • 267-314-0909
1-866-JFCS-NOW or 1-866-532-7669 • jfcsphilly.org
Provides care management and counseling services to older adults with the goal
of supporting healthy, positive aging at home. Services include: Care navigation
to provide resources and access to aging services and to help clients and their
families move through the medical, financial, and emotional complexities of
aging; assistance with arranging direct care such as home care, chores, meals,
and transportation (available on a sliding scale fee basis); in-home assessments
and visits; collaborative and customizable plans to support each client’s needs
and goals; ongoing support and assessment to make sure the plan is working;
in-home and in-office counseling by licensed clinical social workers addressing
topics such as depression, anxiety, family issues and adjustment to illness
difficulties; in-home benefits assessment and enrollment; dental financial aid
and support based on eligibility; transportation to grocery store at regularly
scheduled times within specific geographical areas; support groups.
Residential Home Outreach Program
Outreach to Jews living in area residential and personal care homes.
Program sponsors Jewish holiday celebrations and other Jewish life
activities providing enrichment to the lives of the residents.
Community-Based Aging in Place Services
Collaborates with the older residents of area apartment buildings and
other community partners, including apartment and co-op managers,
to create supportive “aging friendly” communities. Support programs
include providing individual social work consultation, group health and
wellness programs, limited transportation, and other services tailored
to specific needs.
Jewish Holocaust Survivor’s Program
Provides survivors who lived under Nazi occupation with services such
as home care, counseling, housekeeping and caregiver support, as well as
funds for emergencies like special medical needs. 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.
KleinLIfe: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • Fax: 215-673-7447 • igulko@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Provides ongoing support and referral services available for short-term coun-
seling, family mediation, group counseling, Medicare benefits review, assisted
living and nursing home transition, medical and health- related issues.
NorthEast NORC
8546-B Bustleton Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-320-0351 • NORC@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org
Supports older adults (ages 60-plus) in their ability to remain living inde-
pendently in their own homes in Northeast Philadelphia (ZIP codes 19111,
19114, 19115, 19116, 19149 and 19152). Services include transportation for
grocery shopping and medical appointments within a seven-mile radius;
home maintenance support; socialization, information and referral. A news-
letter of events and information benefiting older adults is mailed to members
six times each year. The program is a joint effort of the Jewish Federation of
Greater Philadelphia and Catholic Health Care Services. Funding is also pro-
vided through foundations and private donations. The Pew Charitable Trust
specifically funds social-work assessment for home-repair assistance through
Northeast NORC and support for older adults who are care givers or new
Americans. A dult D ay C are and
T herapy P rograms
Abramson Medical Adult Day Services
12003 Bustleton Ave. • 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 Older Adult Behavioral Health
100 Eagleville Road • Eagleville, PA 19403
610-635-7400 • Fax: 610-539-9314
pr@eaglevillehospital.org • eaglevillehospital.org
For patients aged 50 and older who have a primary diagnosis of a psychiatric
disorder. The goal is to stabilize these individuals and return them to their
optimal level of functioning outside the hospital. If a patient is also misusing
substances, the patient may go through detoxification and be prepared for
the next phase of treatment in one of the addiction programs. Provides
round-the-clock nursing, and integrated care for the patients in a secure unit.
This program offers daily counseling, activities, and social work services.
It is led by a psychiatrist, who meets with patients daily.
JEVS Human Services — Community Collaborative
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201 • Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600 • collaborative@jevs.org
Offers a full range of community participation services to provide social
activities, social skills training and community involvement to adults with
intellectual disabilities.
Outpatient Gero-Psychiatric Care
Einstein Healthcare Network
1200 W. Tabor Road, Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA 1-800-EINSTEIN or 215-827-1540 • einstein.edu
Board-certified geriatric psychiatrists and psychologists offer outpatient
services for older adults. Services include: comprehensive psychiatric
evaluations, psychotherapy for individuals, families and groups, and
medication management.
E mployment & V ocational S ervices
JEVS Career Solutions for 55+
JEVS Human Services
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., second floor • Philadelphia, PA 19103
267-647-7137 • cs55@jevs.org • jevshumanservices.org
A free service for Philadelphia residents ages 55 and over. Offers individual and
group career counseling, job search assistance and other training programs.
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Abramson Center for Jewish Life
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454-1320
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
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,
information 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.
Abramson Senior Care
The Edna Young Gordon Healthy Brain and Memory Center
135 S. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 110 • Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
844-897-2099 • 610-525-0383
info@abramsoncenter.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
Offers a full primary care practice as well as memory support for patients
facing cognitive challenges. The center is an outpatient memory pro-
gram, managing the disease beyond diagnosis, customizing services to
meet the needs and partnering with the family to adjust interventions
over time. Intensive care management, wraparound medical and social
services, support groups and educational programs are also provided.
Golden Slipper Gems on the Main Line
Adath Israel • 250 N. Highland Ave. • Merion Station, PA 19066
610-359-8632 • Fax: 215-877-6675
msimonhazani@goldenslipper.org • goldenslippergems.org
Golden Slipper Gems offers enrichment programs for older adults across
Greater Philadelphia. At Golden Slipper Gems on the Main Line, participants
enjoy lifelong learning and cultural trips. Starting in October 2018, there will be
a new location at Shir Ami in Bucks County (telephone: 267-984-0722) which
will offer six-week courses on a wide variety of topics, as well as trips.
Kaiserman JCC Senior Fitness Classes
45 Haverford Road • Wynnewood, PA 19096 • 610-893-7770
CustomerService@phillyjcc.com • phillyjcc.com
Offers discounted rates for adults ages 65-plus. Individual, couple and
snowbird memberships available. Outdoor seasonal pool is wheel-
chair-accessible, and offers a safe and low-impact way to keep fit. Offers
senior aerobic, strength and stretch classes, and yoga classes. Participates
in the Silver Sneakers®, and Silver&Fit® insurance incentive programs.
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300 • kleinlife.org
Serves a hot kosher lunch, and offers a full program of adult-education classes
and activities weekdays. A computer center and classes link seniors to web
browsing, social media, and more. Activities include holiday programs,
entertainment, exercise groups, yoga, support and discussion groups, ESL and
citizenship classes, a social club, a Russian-speaking program, travel clubs and
day trips to theaters, museums and cultural events. A social worker is available
to help seniors gain access to needed community services, including home-
delivered meals. Volunteer opportunities are available. Transportation can be
arranged to and from the center. Offers free membership to SilverSneakers®
and Silver&Fit® program participants.
KleinLife: Center City
Jewish Community Services Building
2100 Arch St. • Philadelphia, PA 19103 • 215-832-0539
lellis@kleinlife.org Provides programming for seniors, including socialization and social
services, classes, exercise and health presentations, Yiddish, musical
entertainment, holiday celebrations and a hot kosher lunch on Friday,
from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Take-home frozen kosher meals are available
at a modest cost. Transportation can be arranged.
KleinLife: Montgomery County
Congregation Adath Jeshurun
7763 Old York Road • Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-5244 • korostoff@kleinlife.org
Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
offering a wide range of programs, such as art and music, current events,
fitness, etc. Also offers a free daily hot kosher lunch.
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
Russian Speaking Program
10100 Jamison Ave • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300 x155
Geared to senior adults whose primary language is Russian.
Offers kosher lunches, computer instruction, cultural and educational
programs, citizenship preparation courses, ESL classes, Shabbat programs
and entertainment. Participants join with other Klein senior adult
participants in activities and access to social services.
KleinLife: Rhawnhurst
Tabas House • 2101 Strahle St. • Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-745-3127 Offers hot lunches and afternoon social and educational programs
to members Tuesday through Friday. Provides bimonthly shopping
assistance, trips and special holiday programs.
KleinLife Travel Program for Adults
215-698-7300, ext. 176
Provides the opportunity to participate in various entertainment and
cultural trips throughout the month. Trips include shows at local and
Broadway theaters, concerts, opera, film, museums and fine dining.
All trips include round-trip bus transportation from the KleinLife
and are escorted by KleinLife staff. Trips are open to KleinLife members
and guests.
Temple Dental at KleinLife
Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-464-1704 • kleinlife.org/health-wellness/dental-center/
Run by Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry.
A fully licensed general dentist is on-site. The clinic offers referrals to its
main clinics for patients who require specialized care. Many forms of
dental insurance and Medicaid are accepted. All current patient records
remain with the clinic, ensuring that patients will receive continuity of
care under the clinic’s management.
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