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Abramson Residence
Abramson Senior Care
1425 Horsham Road • North Wales, PA 19454
215-371-3400 or 1-888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3030
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsoncenter.org
Long-term nursing and Alzheimer’s care in a residential setting. Single
occupancy bedrooms are arranged in clusters to enhance privacy. Residents
receive the services of staff physicians, physician’s assistants, nurses, social
workers, activity therapists, rehabilitation therapists and access to a range of
medical sub-specialties. Extensive Jewish religious and cultural programming.

Kosher meals are prepared on-site under Orthodox supervision.

I n -H ome S ervices
Abramson Home Care
261 Old York Road, Suite 318 • Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-371-3400 or 888-340-0080 • Fax: 215-371-3130
info@abramsonseniorcare.org • abramsonseniorcare.org
Skilled home care and homemaker services, including nursing care; physical,
occupational and speech therapy; medical social services; orthopedic and
cardiac aftercare; wound care; medication instruction, education and
counseling on health concerns; help with personal care needs; light house-
keeping and laundry; meal preparation and errands; escorts to medical
appointments; companions; and respite for family caregivers.

Jewish Relief Agency
225 E. City Ave., Suite 210 • Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 • Fax: 610-660-0191 • JRA@JewishRelief.org • jewishrelief.org
Serves vulnerable members of the community, low-income seniors and
families, persons with disabilities and chronic illnesses, immigrants, refugees,
non-English language speakers, individuals and families facing temporary
financial emergencies, etc. Services include providing monthly home deliveries
of supplemental boxes of kosher food, personal care items, and family-friendly
food bags. Services are delivered by volunteers.

Jewish Relief Agency
225 East City Ave, Suite 210 | Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
610-660-0190 | Fax: 610-660-0191 | JRA@jewishrelief.org | jewishrelief.org
Monthly Food Distribution Program
JRA provides a supplemental box of nutritious kosher food monthly,
bi-monthly, or 4 times a year for Jewish holidays. Produce items are
included in the box from September through April. Food boxes are
delivered to client homes by friendly volunteers.

KleinLife: NorthEast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave. • Philadelphia, PA 19116 • 215-698-7300
kleinlife.org Gateways to Aging Well
Provides Jewish seniors with an array of supportive services so they
can maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.

The program includes intake and assessment; supportive services,
such as counseling, congregate meals and socialization programs at
KleinLife in NorthEast Philadelphia; and in-home support, such as
friendly visiting, home delivered meals and home modifications.

The program includes case management and outreach components
delivered to people in neighborhood around KleinLife.

In-Home Support Program
Provides services for temporarily homebound elderly, including meals,
cleaning, supportive counseling and handicapped assistive devices for
the residents of the Greater Northeast. Will screen clients for eligibility
and connect them to home health care options and provide subsidies, if
appropriate. gsilverb@ihsp.pcaphl.org.

Home Delivered Meals
215-698-7300, ext. 194 • bwagner@kleinlife.org • kleinlife.org
Provides kosher and supplemental meals to the older adult community
who are unable to prepare their own meals.

Cook for a Friend — Meals are provided by local volunteers,
synagogue groups, Hebrew-schools and other organizations within
the Jewish community.

The meals are delivered by local volunteers who often stay for a
short visit. There is no charge for participation in the program, but
voluntary contributions are requested to help defray the program
costs. Catered Meals — Frozen, microwaveable meals prepared by a local
caterer and delivered by volunteers. The program serves seniors in
Northeast Philadelphia, Abington and Cheltenham.

Mitzvah Food Program
215-832-0509 • mitzvahfoodprogram@jewishphilly.org • jewishphilly.org/mfp
Provides food packages, which include non-perishable food and produce,
to low-income households in Greater Philadelphia. Monthly or bimonthly
packing/delivery schedules available depending on pantry location.

Pantry locations include: Jewish Community Services Building (Center
City); Brodsky Enrichment Center (Main Line); KleinLife (Northeast
Philadelphia); Congregation Tifereth Israel of Lower Bucks County
(Bucks County); and Beth Sholom Congregation (Elkins Park).

JEVS Human Services
2770 Red Lion Road • Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-728-4435 • Fax: 267-298-1301 • jevshumanservices.org
Nursing Home Transition
Offers support for individuals transitioning from a nursing home to a more
independent living situation. Individuals receive one-on-one support from
a qualified coordinator, as well as assistance planning and orchestrating the
move. Emphasis is placed on learning skills for increased self-sufficiency
and household management.

Supports Coordination
Seniors and adults 18 years of age or older who have a physical
disability lasting for more than a year can benefit from Supports
Coordination to assist them to stay in their own homes, go to work,
attend school and participate fully in the community. Assists indi-
viduals who participate in Office of Long‐Term Living (OLTL) and
Community Health Choices programs in gaining access to needed
services and other state Medicaid plan services, as well as other medi-
cal and social services regardless of the funding source. Services are
free to those who qualify.

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