Seniors At Home

01/06/2026

Over the holidays, JFCS Holiday Outreach volunteer Arnie visited JFCS client, Lydia Goldberg, to make sure she had everything she needed to celebrate Hanukkah this year.

Lydia is an extraordinary person who has lived through times when having access to necessities was far from guaranteed—she is currently writing a memoir about her experiences during the N**i blockade of Leningrad.

Visits like this are one small but meaningful part of the care and connection JFCS volunteers provide to people in our community year-round.

Can we get some love for Arnie and Lydia in the comments?

12/24/2025

𝗦𝗙 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝙊𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙮—𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙚

"Our brains are hard-wired for novelty, and so we have to keep offering our brains different things, but with aging, our brain does take longer to process information. We can't take it from a fire hose anymore, but new should still get a steady-drip watering system of new things that we're trying and learning." —Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist for JFCS' Seniors At Home.

Read the full article at the link:

What's largely considered a solitary activity can improve communication skills and strengthen empathy and compassion, say experts in mental health and geriatric care.

11/26/2025

JFCS' Seniors At Home takes a very forward-thinking approach to healthy aging. Mind Sharpener is a new program that puts cutting-edge neuroscience into practice while helping older adults understand how brain health connects to their daily lives, from preventing falls to maintaining independence.

"I define healthy aging as being very well informed and then planning for everything," explains Andrea Korsunsky, Director of Care Management at Seniors At Home.

This is cognitive wellness reimagined—not as reactive care, but as empowering education that helps older adults maintain vitality for years to come.

11/24/2025

For the past five years, Jeanne has called Rhoda Goldman Plaza—JFCS’ vibrant assisted living community—home. She prizes her independence, so when some tasks became challenging, the care team introduced her to Seniors At Home’s Personal Assistant Services.

Jeanne has found more than help from her Personal Assistant, Q Miller; she’s found a friend. Q helps with calendar and home organization, errands, and appointments—but most importantly, brings laughter and companionship.

“I laugh a lot more,” Jeanne says. “I’m happier, and even my plants are happier, when Q’s here. I miss her when she’s not!”

11/18/2025

We’re delighted to share that readers of the J. The Jewish News of Northern California have recognized Seniors At Home and Rhoda Goldman Plaza with top honors in the 2025 J. Readers’ Choice poll!

⭐️ Best In-Home Care for Seniors: Seniors At Home
⭐️ Best Jewish Residence for Seniors: Rhoda Goldman Plaza
⭐️ Best Charitable Organization: Jewish Family and Children's Services

07/18/2025

Volunteer Arnie met Tibor—a 96-year-old Holocaust survivor from Budapest—while delivering a JFCS Passover Holiday Gift Bag to his home, and the two felt an immediate connection.

Soon after, they were matched through JFCS’ Friendly Visitors program, which pairs volunteers with older adults for ongoing conversation, support, and companionship.

The two have since met for meals, swapped memories, and even taken a trip to Fort Funston to watch hang gliders. Inspired by the outing, Tibor (who has mobility issues) even floated the idea of taking up hang gliding himself. "No legs required!" he joked in a letter to Arnie. “Imagine the thrill of soaring through the skies together,” he wrote.

Over lunch one afternoon, Arnie brought along his friend Paul, who, like Tibor, had lived through the N**i occupation of Budapest. Though they were just children at the time, they shared vivid memories, bringing history to life in a way few others could.

🥰 Let's show Arnie and Tibor some love! Like, leave a comment, or share this post to celebrate their incredible friendship.

06/18/2025

"Companionship at this stage of life is not just nice to have—it’s vital. It brings dignity, joy, and continuity to the people in our community who need it most."

Laura Filshtein, a volunteer with JFCS' Friendly Visitors program, was matched with 104-year-old Lydia, a former medical doctor and resident of Rhoda Goldman Plaza (JFCS' vibrant assisted living community). As they got to know each other over weekly card games, their time together evolved from a volunteer opportunity to a real connection.

Head to the JFCS blog to read about how Laura and Lydia became fast friends.

https://www.jfcs.org/laura-and-lydia/

04/24/2025

Vote for JFCS' Rhoda Goldman Plaza for "Best Senior Living" in SFGate's Best of the Bay Area 2025 ballot!

From our premier assisted living and memory care services to chef-prepared kosher meals and lifelong learning classes, every detail at RGP is rooted in respect, innovation, and the belief that aging can be a joyful, inspiring journey. Rhoda Goldman Plaza isn’t just a place where older adults live—it’s where they thrive.

You can cast your vote for Rhoda Goldman Plaza once per day from now through May 5. Your support means the world to us!

To vote go to https://ow.ly/Q3jH50VGGrq then select "Professional Services" and "Senior Living" to find Rhoda Goldman Plaza or click the link below.

https://ow.ly/UH5m50VGGrt

04/01/2025

Join us for a free, in-person presentation by Dr. Catherine Madison, Seniors At Home staff neurologist, in partnership with Vivalon at their Healthy Aging Campus in San Rafael.

Learn how to stay mentally sharp as you age with practical strategies for boosting brain health—like staying active, eating well, managing stress, and staying socially engaged.

No registration required. For more information, call Vivalon at 415-456-9062.

📅: Wednesday, April 16 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
📍: Vivalon, 999 Third Street, San Rafael, CA 94901

03/26/2025

This Holocaust Remembrance Day, don't miss an opportunity to hear directly from Holocaust survivors!

As we mark 80 years since the end of WWII, join the JFCS Holocaust Center and the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco for a community-wide commemoration to honor survivors' voices and ensure their stories live on.

See the full schedule and register here: https://ow.ly/O2QP50VoxKH

03/14/2025

Please join us for this presentation about solo aging, hosted by NEXT Village San Francisco SF in partnership with Seniors At Home. The featured speaker will be Kate Blank, LCSW, Clinical Care Manager and Therapist with Seniors At Home.

A Solo Ager is anyone, single or partnered, who does not have adult children or supportive family members nearby. In this presentation, you’ll learn about what Solo Agers should consider as they plan for their future. Topics will include health and safety, emotional wellness, financial considerations and long-term planning.

This in-person event is free and registration is required. This event will be held near Aquatic Park in San Francisco; the exact address will be provided after registration.

Visit the link to register for free: https://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/event/solo-agers-3-25-2025/

03/12/2025

Last week's pre-Purim celebration brought together JFCS volunteers and members of JFCS' Cafe by the Bay—a Seniors At Home social and support group for Holocaust survivors and their families.

The event was a beautiful celebration of intergenerational connection filled with craft-making, a delicious lunch, and plenty of hamantaschen!

📸: Big thanks to our incredible volunteer photographer, Levi Meir Clancy!

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