by Joanne Jarvi | Sep 4, 2020 | CARES
As a caregiver for a loved one, we want to meet their needs and honor their requests so one of the most common phrases we might say to our older adult, especially when they say to us, “please don’t…” is, “I will never put you in a nursing home, let strangers take care...
by Joanne Jarvi | Jul 2, 2020 | CARES
When older adults begin needing help with everyday activities, our initial reaction is to provide as much assistance as we can. Our response is often that we want to provide safety; we believe it is our obligation; and we want to make things as easy as possible for...
by Joanne Jarvi | Apr 24, 2020 | CARES
To say that coronavirus is a challenge is an understatement for everyone, but if you are a caregiver–it is particularly difficult due to the stressors already one faces. The fear and anxiety about contracting a serious illness is very scary and self-isolation...
by Joanne Jarvi | Apr 6, 2020 | Covid
Dear Community, JFS is working overtime to ensure that our community has the food they need to weather this storm. We have revamped our Specialty Food Pantry operations to an exclusively delivery-based system to help reduce spread of illness. We are grateful to our...
by Joanne Jarvi | Mar 24, 2020 | Covid
Dear Community, Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21), directing all Michiganders to stay in their homes unless they’re a part of the critical infrastructure workforce, engaged in an outdoor activity, or...
