LIFE Magazine, The Quarterly Publication of CJE SeniorLife, Winter 2019

LIFE THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF CJE SENIORLIFE WINTER 2019

The Viewpoint of President & CEO Dan Fagin Introducing CJE Care Management Program PLUS! A Big Thank You to Our Donors

Inside CJE NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED FOR 2019 AT CJE ANNUAL MEETING We welcome Eve Biller, Steven Levine, Paul Miller, John Pomeranz, Carey L. Rothbardt, Michael Saltzman, John Sobel and Ned I. Zallik, MD. SIMON WIESENTHAL PLAY PRESENTED Weinberg Community residents and CJE Holocaust Community Services survivors were invited to the performance of “Nazi-Hunter—Simon Wiesenthal.”

The producer of the show sent a note to CJE, saying that when they were introduced at the post show Q&A, “the audience reaction was powerful and emotional.”

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT NEWS Stephanie Smerling joins CJE as Vice President of Resource Development.

CELEBRATE CJE NEWS The total raised for the 2018 event held in October is $750,000. Another successful gala is planned for September 25, 2019. Save the date!

CJE RECEIVES JAPANESE DELEGATION Seven individuals, including two professors from the University of Osaka and a professor from Northeastern Illinois University, visited Adult Day Services-Evanston and Weinberg Community.

DAZZLING ART SHOW IN HORWICH LOBBY

As he hangs the show, Adam Lazar (left) discusses the arrangement of pieces with the artist, Alex Kagan, a Holocaust survivor and resident of CJE’s Swartzberg House.

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EDEN PROJECT TRAINING COMPLETED Volunteers from the Project are shown at Glenbrook Hospital’s Emergency Room, where they will now help older adults navigate their medical emergency and admissions.

BUREAU OF SAGES NEWS PCORI Award Highlighted

The Bureau of Sages Project received another award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to fund an expansion of the research advisory board that provides an opportunity for older adults to have a voice in research studies. The Project is spearheaded

by CJE’s Director of Research, Dr. Amy Eisenstein.

Letter to The New York Times

Members of the Bureau contacted The New York Times in response to an article on the lack of inclusion of older adults in research studies. Though not published, it shows the Sages’ dedication:

To the Editor: We are the Bureau of Sages, a group of high functioning nursing home residents who discuss research on a regular basis. We advocate for including the voice of nursing home residents in research, come up with ideas for research, and give input to researchers on their work. The article “The Clinical Trial is Open. The Elderly Need Not Apply” brought up issues that we discuss frequently. We want to express our support for the inclusion of older adults in research. While we are over the age of 65 and live in a nursing home, we are very much alive and outspoken. Many of us take numerous medications and believe there is more research needed on drug interactions. In daily life as an older adult, people don’t always listen to us, but when researchers listen to us that is very empowering.

—Bureau of Sages at CJE SeniorLife, Skokie, IL LIFE AND LEGACY PROGRAM REACHES GOAL The Jewish United Fund congratulated CJE on reaching its endowment goal and receiving a $10,000 grant from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and an anonymous foundation.

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Viewpoint Dear Reader,

It is my great pleasure to share my “Viewpoint” for this issue of LIFE Magazine, especially since I have been serving as CJE’s President & CEO for only a few months. During this brief time, while meeting so many great people, I am reminded daily that it is an honor to have been entrusted with the job to lead CJE, a crown jewel of Chicago’s Jewish and broader communities.

The opportunity to speak with team members, Board members, residents, clients, volunteers and other community members has helped me to begin developing a vision for the future of this organization, and I’d like to share some of these preliminary thoughts with you.

Overall, CJE’s future is very bright. It will be filled with exciting new opportunities to expand our reach, grow our impact and live our mission. But it will also be a future in which we’ll need to respond to evolving challenges. Like many other organizations, we will need to make difficult decisions and wrestle with some tough questions. Here are four areas of focus for CJE that, coupled with continuing to provide excellent care, I believe will help us to achieve our goals: 1. Innovation and Collaboration. Our future must involve new partnerships, collaborations and relationships, many of which we can’t even envision today, in order to develop new tools and approaches for caring for an aging population.

2. Extending Our Reach. CJE must build deeper and lasting relationships with the families in our community. If we can do that, CJE will be top-of-mind as the place to go for managing the transitions of aging, even before there is a crisis.

3. Become an Employer of Choice. We need to have the best staff available, and to do that, we’re going to make CJE the most sought-after workplace.

4. Excellence in Implementation. As we move forward with changes in our business, whether it’s developing innovative services, establishing new partnerships or introducing new ways to enhance CJE’s culture, we must do a bang-up job of putting them in place.

We’ve come a long way from starting as a “storefront” in West Rogers Park 47 years ago. It hasn’t always been easy and there are challenges ahead, yet I’m confident that by working together our future will be filled with exciting opportunities.

Realizing our vision will require the continued support of our donors. In this issue, we recognize the many generous individuals and organizations that contributed to CJE this past fiscal year. I offer my heartfelt gratitude to them all. In addition, there are several articles that will give you a glimpse into CJE’s continuum of care which enhances the lives of more than 20,000 older adults and their loved ones throughout metropolitan Chicago every year.

Best wishes for a healthy and peaceful holiday season,

Dan Fagin President & CEO, CJE SeniorLife

In remembrance of those who perished at the Tree of Life Synagogue

May the memory of the righteous be a blessing.

CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

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CJE CARE MANAGEMENT— MAINTAINING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH A PERSONALIZED CARE PLAN

By Mary Keen CJE is proud to announce the introduction of its new Care Management Program. Manager Helen Grimaldi (below) explains that the program is special because it is designed 1) as a vital link for those who are not able to take care of their basic needs and are isolated in their homes; and 2) to assist those who are not financially eligible for state-funded programs or not able to pay privately. An individual’s eligibility is determined at the very beginning of contact when a person calls CJE. Our staff is trained to conduct an eligibility screening over the phone by asking some simple questions. If eligibility is determined, then potential clients are referred on to the Care Management Team. If not eligible, callers will be referred to another CJE program for assistance.

This unique program is available due to the generosity of the Albert and Lucille Delighter and Marcella Winston Foundation, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Fund for Innovation in Health, The Crown Family Foundation and the Bernard Heerey Family Foundation. It is indeed a godsend for many people who are often faced with very difficult decisions such as whether to eat or fill an expensive prescription.

There are five major components to the CJE Care Management Program: • • • • •

Care Management Services: An assessment of a person’s needs and a written Care Plan.

The Friendly Visitor Program: Calls or visits from a volunteer.

Home-Delivered Meals: Nutritious, prepared meals and a wellness check.

Home Care: Assistance with basic personal care and housekeeping.

Consumer Assistance: Emergency funds.

Care Management Services is the core of the program.

With this component, a comprehensive, holistic assessment is made in the client’s home. The Care Manager looks at an individual’s physical, emotional, social, household, legal and financial situation and determines what his or her needs are, or

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what vital necessities of life are not being met. Based on these needs, a Care Plan is developed that outlines the services our professionals can assist them with in order to provide a more stable situation.

Grimaldi emphasizes that the Home Care Program is what really takes care of those who fall in the “financial” gap for in-home services. For a minimal cost of either $4 or $7, they receive the same assistance with personal care or chore housekeeping that other people are getting, either through government-supported programs or private pay resources. She claims that “This is a unique part of the program because it’s not being done anywhere else in the State of Illinois—we are the only organization doing it. Persons receiving Home Care through CJE Care Management are referred to one of four licensed Home Care providers.

How does the program work?

According to Grimaldi, she usually is referred to persons requesting in-home care: “We then go out to their homes and we do our assessment by focusing on how they perform their personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming dressing, toileting, eating and medications, as well as how they manage meal prep, transportation, housekeeping, laundry and shopping.

Our goal is to determine: 1) to what extent they are capable of doing it themselves; 2) if they have a family member involved that does part of it; and 3) whether they might need to have an outside agency to come in and assist. Then we develop Care Plans together with clients and make the necessary referrals.”

Though people sometimes know to call and ask for “home care,” Grimaldi says they often just ask for assistance for specific needs: “Usually, they say something like ‘I can’t cook

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anymore,’ or ‘I don’t have any food,’ or ‘I can’t get out to shop,’ or ‘I’m having trouble doing laundry’ or ‘I can’t get into the shower anymore.’”

Grimaldi (or the Care Manager assigned to clients) will sit with them, and an assessment will proceed as she sensitively asks questions like: “Tell me about how you bathe yourself. Do you shower or take a bath? How often do you bathe? Do you have a shower chair? Can you step in the tub?” All homes are visited for all assessments in order to see the environment and how clients are functioning because, she says, “People will tell you ‘I can do all of it’ or ‘My refrigerator is full of food.’”

After a verbal assessment is completed, a walk-through of the home is made with these gentle requests: “Is it OK if I look at your bedroom to see if you have a bed to sleep in? Is it OK if I look at your bathroom to make sure you can use the toilet and take a shower? Is it OK if I look in your refrigerator to see if you have any food?” Grimaldi says that most people usually say OK, but she always asks permission. When she encounters resistance, Grimaldi very emphatically states to clients: “After being in your house for an hour, I don’t want to leave thinking everything is fine, when in reality you have nothing to eat tomorrow. So, if it’s okay with you, I’d like to look in your refrigerator and to make sure that you have a nice warm bed to sleep in.” She laughs, “When you put it that way, they agree.”

there was concern about whether I would be able to handle things, since I was moving to independent housing.

The staff stressed that there was much less support, and I was under the impression that I’d be totally on my own. I’d asked about various services—not with the expectation that they’d be available—but to find out about them. Then I was contacted by the Service Coordinator, Rolf Friedlaender, who (working with CJE’s Consumer Assistance) referred me to the new CJE Care Management program.” Applebaum speaks highly of its Manager, Helen Grimaldi: “She did so many things for me!”

Grimaldi basically assisted him in navigating through social and health systems in order to stabilize his situation.

Applebaum described the process: “Helen came to my apartment and did an assessment to find out what I needed. In addition to Care Call CJE at 773.508.1000 Management services, she arranged for Those who receive the services of Counseling as well as Consumer Assistance to see if you are eligible CJE Care Management are in good for a benefits checkup.” Using emergency hands. Grimaldi is a Licensed Clinical for our new Care funds, Grimaldi purchased a bed, sheets and Social Worker who has over 28 years of Management Program. blankets and she obtained other donations, experience running care management like pots and pans, to assist in setting up his programs, including her own home new home. Yes, it was quite a few things, care agency. She did everything in her but no, not the kitchen sink. previous positions that she’s doing here and brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the Program.

All but the Kitchen Sink?

A Care Management Story

In June, when Bruce Applebaum (above right) moved to an apartment in CJE’s Swartzberg House, he came up a little short on supplies. He had been living the previous 12 years in an assisted living community and receiving three meals a day. “This was a big change for me,” he noted. Also, Applebaum didn’t have some basic things, like cooking supplies. Plus he needed a new bed: “I had this old bed that was really worn out. If you sat on the edge it sank down. I rolled off of it and hurt myself not long ago.”

Applebaum was undaunted by the task of moving: “Initially,

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Bruce Applebaum, now 70-years-old, has dealt with debilitating medical conditions for over 30 years. He came to Chicago for undergraduate school at the University of Chicago and later returned to UC for graduate school. He had completed all the fieldwork (with a Fulbright Grant) and passed qualifying exams toward his PhD in Anthropology. However, he was forced to leave school with his Master’s because he began having severe, undiagnosed physical symptoms. After many years, doctors diagnosed him with several medical conditions, one of which was polyneuropathy. “That affects my walking and my hands,” said Applebaum.”You have constant pain. It’s a lot to deal with.”

Thankfully, the support Applebaum receives from CJE SeniorLife helps him to deal with some adversity.

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NO ONE IS IMMUNE: OLDER ADULTS, JEWS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

By Mary Keen We’ve all heard the statistics: Between now and 2030, the number of adults aged 65 and older in the United States will almost double from around 37 million to more than 70 million (20% of the population). The impact of the growth of the aging Baby Boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) will dramatically affect addiction statistics. Researchers from the National Institutes of Health predict that due to a “baby boomer effect,” cases of substance abuse among this age cohort will increase proportionally (Duncan et al, 2010). A large, retroactive study of the State and Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Data Archive (2002-2013) tracked the hospital admission records of almost one million persons 55 years of age and older. The study showed that the number of admissions for drug addiction had increased steadily and substantially, while, over this same time, the number of alcohol addiction cases remained relatively stable. It appears that unless something changes, we will be faced with a large wave of older persons addicted to drugs very soon.

Indeed, according to Maxwell in the Drug & Alcohol Review (2015), the number of older adults age 50 and older in need of substance abuse treatment will increase from 1.7 million in 2000 to 4.4 million in 2020, a 70% increase in the addiction rate of older adults. An article in Clinics in Geriatric Medicine (Kuerbis et al, 2014) attributes this to: ubiquitous marketing, incorrect prescribing, a proliferation of legal and illegal drug sources, inadequate government responses and increases in the number of written prescriptions.

It cites actions to counter this trend, including prescription drug monitoring programs to deter “doctor shopping”; more authority over manufacturers given to the Food and Drug Administration; and the introduction of options for proper disposal of leftover medications. There is also an increased emphasis on responsible prescribing, including risk assessments, treatment plans and training for clinicians. The authors warn, however, that if these methods don’t work, clinicians may lose the ability to use some drugs for effective pain management, or

there will be so many barriers to obtaining prescriptions that pain will go untreated.

In examining substance abuse, researchers believe that older adults are different from younger adults in these areas: cognitive function, biological factors, psychological factors, and social factors. Kalapatapu and Sullivan claim that the aging process itself can affect the underlying neurological and physiological systems involved in substance abuse (The American Journal of Addiction, 2015). For example, neuro-transmitters involved in the brain’s reward system can be affected by aging. Also, older adults are more sensitive to medications and have more chronic health conditions that can overload their aging body. Plus, they tend to have fewer social or familial connections due to recurrent losses.p The authors state that without children and careers, older adults often let go of previously self-imposed controls. Thus, the cause, treatment, outcomes and prevention strategies for substance abuse in older adults are different.

Too Many Pills? Prescription Interactions?

MedUseQ Can Sort It All Out

Rebecca Berman, Senior Co-Investigator at CJE’s Leonard Schanfield Research Institute, along with former Director Micki Iris, developed a brief self-administered screening tool called the “MedUseQ.” The tenminute survey was designed to help older adults assess medication use problems. It can also be used by healthcare professionals one-on-one and in group settings. The survey was validated with a study published in the Journal of Pharmacy Practice and can be found at journals.sagepub.com/doi/ pdf/10.1177/0897190018766789

The Schanfield researchers also published a flyer entitled “Strategies for Managing Your Medications.” It offers ways to deal with medication issues, such changes in one’s normal routine or because 6 as Wchanges i n t e r 2in0 1its9appearance,

the instructions are complicated.

A recent JUF News article by Jenna Cohen ( July, 2018) reported that the loss of some Jewish Chicagoans to opioid drug overdoses has made the Jewish community even more aware of the problem. The Jewish Center for Addiction ( JCA) was established in 2014 as a program of Jewish Child and Family Services ( JCFS) to support those families facing this problem. Nina J. Henry, LCPC, CADC, Addiction Specialist at JCFS, was quoted as saying that “people with substance use disorders assumed they were not welcome in synagogues.” The author cited the Bible story of Hannah, who was “nearly cast out of the

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temple when her fervent prayer was mistaken for drunkenness.”

This is not a very welcoming message for contemporary substance abusers.

Many people are relieved to discover that their addiction is not a moral failing or weakness on their part but rather, according to Beth Fishman, PhD, Program Manager of JCA, “a complex process with biological, genetic, psychological, sociological and spiritual components.” Fortunately because of education about the issue, attitudes have changed and Henry says “the conversation has become more open in the Jewish community.” Now many local synagogues hold recovery meetings in unused classrooms or other rooms.

What To Do If You Suspect Substance Abuse

In the article in Clinics in Geriatric Medicine, the authors offer these suggestions for providers and family members:

medical use and questionnaire called the MedUse Q (see inset).

CJE Counseling Services is planning a special community program with the Illinois Coalition on Substance Abuse and Aging in the spring. It will have speakers and focus on substance abuse, addiction and medications and will offer private consultations with a pharmacist to review medications, as well as private consultations for assistance in completing the MedUse Q screening. Watch for more details.

A recent development is the establishment of the Jewish Addiction Awareness Network If you are concerned about ( JAAN). According to JCA’s your or a loved one’s substance Fishman, who serves on its Advisory Be mindful of the older adult’s abuse problem, talk to one of Council, it is “a national nonlower threshold of sensitivity to our professional therapists who profit with a mission to increase substances. understanding of the disease of has experience in dealing with Consider that substance abuse addiction and decrease stigma by the issue. Call 773.508.1000 for may be a contributing factor in connecting individuals, families, other illnesses. more information. and professionals across the Jewish Use a urine test as a screening spectrum in order to explore the tool. intersection of Judaism and recovery, exchange resources, and support those in crisis.”

Pay attention to any psychiatric and medical illnesses and

1. Be aware that the older adult may put up barriers to effective screening.

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age-related limitations.

6. Utilize individual, family and group therapies as interventions.

7. If necessary, admit the older adult to an inpatient facility for detoxification.

CJE: A Source for Information about Substance Abuse

CJE SeniorLife has been in the forefront of the substance abuse issue among older adults, with many sources of support including counselors who are experienced in the field of addiction. Rosann Corcoran, Manager of Counseling Services, says, “We collaborate with staff at the JCA to provide ongoing support and training for CJE staff. CJE is a member of the Illinois Coalition on Substance Use and Aging. Lieberman Center, our long-term skilled nursing care residence, has strict pain management protocols to avoid the development of dependence. Also, our Research Department developed a

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CJE Counseling Services cje.net/counseling

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JCFS Access jcfs.org/855askjcfs

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JCA jcfs.org/jewish-addiction JAAN jaanetwork.org

Join us on December 16 for a presentation on Medication Use. See calendar on page 18.

Afraid you’re taking too many drugs or worried about drug interactions? Answer our Medication Use Questionnaire and learn about strategies that can help with different medication issues. The questionnaire and strategies flyer is located at cje.net/research-education/ lsri/meduseq

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UPDATE:

MEDICAL CANNABIS

By Adam Lazar With the legalization of medical cannabis (or marijuana) in Illinois, an alternative medication for treating a long list of medical conditions became available to residents. The State of Illinois requires strict adherence to many guidelines before patients are granted permission to take medical marijuana. The steps are straightforward and assistance to complete them is available. However, the guidance of a trusted physician with whom patients have built an established relationship is paramount to success.

How Does Medical Marijuana Work?

When speaking of medical marijuana, we are referring to two specific groups of products derived from the sativa cannabis plant: marijuana containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and marijuana containing cannabidiol (CBD). THC is the component that provides a sense of euphoria, or a “high,” while CBD has no psychoactive reaction. CBD products can contain varying amounts of THC. (We are not referring to CBD products derived from hemp, which contain no THC.) Both THC and CBD are effective in relieving pain, reducing nausea and anxiety and more. Other differences: THC has side effects and increases appetite (CBD does not) and CBD decreases seizures (THC does not). Marijuana products with THC can be smoked or inhaled or can be added to capsules, chews, lozenges, oil or mixed into food. CBD can be obtained in capsules, pills, oils, balms, edibles and in vape pens. The way medical marijuana is ingested changes its effectiveness, so patients’ physicians should help determine which chemical and in what form it will provide the most effective relief.

Medical Marijuana and Older Adults

There are over 39,000 registered adults in Illinois’ medical marijuana program, of which a third are 61 years old or older.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, cancer and rheumatoid arthritis are some of the most common of the 41 approved conditions for which individuals receive marijuana, while other frequentlylisted conditions include Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and glaucoma. There is some question as to cannabis’s effectiveness to treat some of the conditions on the list. For instance, both The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (michaeljfox.org) and The Parkinson’s Foundation (parkinson.org) found that the benefits of medical marijuana on Parkinson’s disease are inconclusive.

Legal History in Illinois

The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program became effective in January of 2014, with an expiration date of July 1, 2020. In August 2018, former Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Alternatives to Opioids Act that allows patients to use medical marijuana as a replacement for opioid pain medications. Anyone who receives a prescription for pain pills (like OxyContin® or Vicodin®) can be certified for medical marijuana. Other changes to the original program include eligibility of minors to participate in the Program, the removal of the fingerprint and background check requirement and the ability to get provisional approval while one’s application is being processed.

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Buying Medical Marijuana

During the application process, patients select a dispensary from one of the 55 in Illinois and purchases may only be made from their designated dispensary. The patient may switch dispensaries but must register the change with the Program and can only be registered to one dispensary at a time.

While the steps to apply for a registry card are fairly straightforward, patients can get help with the process for free through their local health department. They can also request help from their chosen medical marijuana dispensary. While the dispensary in not obligated to provide help with the application process, they are prohibited from charging for the assistance.

It should be noted that both CBD and THC are illegal under Federal law. However, many states, including Illinois, have laws that make them legal for medical purposes.

How to Participate in the Program

Patients must meet several criteria and obtain a registration card from the State of Illinois. To begin with, they need to have received an examination within the last 90 days from a physician with whom they have an ongoing patient-doctor relationship. Along with reviewing their medical history, the diagnosis must be for at least one of the medical conditions approved by the program with documentation that the condition, or its symptoms, would improve with the use of medical cannabis.

The application fees for a registration card start at $100 per year. Patients who are veterans, receive Social Security Disability Income, Supplemental Security Income or have a terminal illness may qualify for reduced or no application fees.

Patients also have the option of designating a caregiver who, once approved by the Program, will have the ability to purchase and administer medical marijuana to the patient. The fee for a caregiver card starts at $25. The Registry card needs to be renewed and the number one reason for patients being removed from the registry is for non-payment of the fees.

In our effort to keep our older adults, their loved ones and professionals informed on the topic of medical cannabis, CJE has presented information on medical cannabis in the past.

Most recently, we introduced the topic during a Transition to Wellness educational program featuring an expert in the field, Leslie Mendoza-Temple, M.D., Medical Director of Integrative Medicine Program at NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Be sure to watch for more informational programs from CJE focusing on this topic.

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We are the grateful beneficiaries of our community’s trust.

On the following pages, we thank individuals, families, businesses, philanthropic organizations, foundations and government agencies who helped us provide services from July 1, 2017–June 30, 2018.

2018 Board of Directors Chair Kalman Wenig Vice Chair Marc L. Berman Secretary Marci L. Shapiro Treasurer James M. Feldman President & CEO Mark D. Weiner (Retired 3/31/18) Daniel R. Fagin (As of 8/13/18) Directors Steven Anixter Charles M. Bley Samuel P. Brilliant Arnold F. Brookstone* Dennis J. Carlin* Steve C. Drucker Alan Ellenby Daniel N. Epstein* Terri Freeman Vern Gideon William I. Goldberg* Allan Goldstein Jeffrey Graff, MD Alan I. Greene* Mary R. Kaltman Dennis M. Kleper Michael E. Koen Sondra Fineberg Kraff

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Robert E. Landsman Bruce J. Lederman* Jack M. Levin* Kenneth F. Lorch David Macknin Leslie Markman-Stern James C. Mills* Todd Newberger, MD Maurice B. Pickard, MD Vicki Pines Susan A. Reese Carlton R. Resnick, DDS David M. Rosenberg Mally Z. Rutkoff* Stephen P. Sandler* Robert L. Schlossberg* Joel C. Schneider Michael Schultz Terry L. Schwartz Susan Ringel Segal Nancy Shalowitz Linda Soreff Siegel Judy L. Smith* Abbe Temkin Dianne Tesler Leonard A. Worsek* * Past Board Chair

CJE Endowment Foundation Board Marc L. Berman Peter Friedman Allan Goldstein Jane Cadden Lederman Kenneth F. Lorch Terry Schwartz Marci L. Shapiro

Associate Board Rachel Levy, Chair Debby Beerman Dave Berger Jason Chess Julia Clark Alex Cohen Andy Cooper Jordan S. Edelman Zach Goldstein Aaron Greenberg Adam S. Guetzow Ryan Hess Pamela Hochwert Rebecca Kanter Steve Levine Michelle Newman Debra Pogofsky Lauren Rabin Ariana Rasansky Ryan Schraier Nick Siegel Ari M. Silver Leah Solomon Cydney Stein Lauren Stone Matthew Teinowitz Kelsey Underwood Sarah Warren Matt Weiss Seth Wenig Danielle (Dani) Wolf Rich Wolf Alon Yonatan

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Contributors $100,000+ Anonymous Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Bernard Heerey Family Foundation Care Program The Crown Family Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Jewish Federations of North America Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

$50,000–$99,999 Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Howard B. Bernick JUF Fund for Innovation in Health Michael Reese Health Trust/Jewish Federation Sedge and Henry Plitt Charitable Trusts Leonard and Diane Sherman Family Foundation Swartzberg/Zoller Family Foundation

$25,000–$49,999 Anonymous Paul and Pearl Caslow Foundation Adrienne Drell and Franklin Nitikman Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation Jacob J. Fink Charitable Foundation The HAVI Group LP Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park Michael E. Koen and Joyce Grenis Lois Melvoin

$10,000–$24,999 Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation Modestus Bauer Foundation Sharen and Marc Berman Ellen and Ronald Block Family Foundation Neil W. Book Martin and Mary L. Boyer Foundation Fred J. Brunner Foundation Cancer Treatment Centers of America CIBC Bank USA Elizabeth Crown The Fogelson Company, Inc. Philip Garoon Jacqueline and Howard Gilbert Max Goldenberg Foundation Joel Goldstein Leo S. Guthman Fund Laura and Russell Karlins David C. Kleiman Frances H. Krasnow and Seth Pines Dawn and Steven Lavin Lazarus Charitable Foundation The Malkin Family Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation Elinor and Maynard Marks Family Fund at The Chicago Community Trust James C. Mills Morrison Community Living New World Somewhere Niles Township Morris and Judith Rosenzweig Family Foundation Ruth D. Rosin William Shiner Sheila and Ira Stone Washington Square Health Foundation Weinberg Family Foundation Enid and Kalman Wenig

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$5,000–$9,999 Alphawood Foundation Banner Real Estate Group The Sarah C. Bennett Charitable Trust Ruth and Dr. Michael Blum Robyn and Sam Brilliant Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone Dennis J. Carlin Marcy and Gregory Carlin Chicago White Sox Clune Construction Co. Conagra Brands Dr. Scholl Foundation Arlene and Steven Drucker Joyce and Richard Durra Dykema Gossett PLLC EquiTrust Life Insurance Company Evanston Community Foundation Robin Fern Terri and Michael Freeman Adrienne and Irwin Friedman Galter Foundation Gentle Home Services Inc. Gould & Ratner Judy and Dr. Jeffrey Graff Carol and Alan Greene Ellen and Michael Gross HealthPRO Heritage Hochberg Family Foundation Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Robin and Charles Kafenshtok Klaff Family Foundation Judy and James Klutznick Julie and Harry Kraemer Sondra Fineberg Kraff LA-CO Industries, Inc. Dawn and Steven Lavin Hamilton, Thies & Lorch LLP Annette Lidawer and Robert Rubin Sondra and Max Lorig Walter S. Mander Foundation Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip L. Stern Meals on Wheels Association of America Medline Industries Inc. Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund Dr. Todd Newberger Nicor Gas NORR Architects NorthShore University HealthSystem Margo and Michael Oberman George and Sarah Ohlhausen Foundation Vicki and Gary Pines Susan and Howard Reese The Retirement Research Foundation Ellen and Steven Rogin David M. Rosenberg RSM US LLP Biff Ruttenberg Foundation Mally Z. and Alan S.(z”l) Rutkoff Julie and Robert Schlossberg Sherri and William Schorsch Terry and Stephen Schwartz Susan and Gary Segal Susan and Harry Seigle Marci and Keith Shapiro Linda Soreff Siegel

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Judy and Michael Smith Mr. and Mrs. Burton Weinberg Whitehall of Deerfield Andrea Yablon Barbara and Michael Zaransky

$2,500–$4,999 AdvaCare Systems Allegra Marketing Print Signs Renee and Marvin Bearak Elizabeth Belkin Esther and Charles Bley Bridge Development Partners, LLC Community Senior Adults Mary Lynn and Michael Dicker Dykema Gossett PLLC Roslyn K. Flegel Gerald Freedman Susan and Stuart Fried Renee Friedman and Robert Druzinsky Gentle Home Services Inc. Dr. Betsy R. Gidwitz Adam Glickman Honey L. Goldberg Judith and William Goldberg Marsha and Allan Goldstein Barbara and Dennis Kessler Arona and Robert Landsman William Marks McMaster-Carr Supply Company Harvey L. Miller Family Foundation Much Shelist New Trier Township The Perlstein Foundation Leatrice and Stephen Sandler Sari and Michael Schultz Susan and David Sherman Lois Simon Charitable Foundation Harriet C. Stone Dianne Tesler Vedder Price Ventas Inc. Judith and Floyd Whellan

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$100–$299 @Properties 4D, Inc. Ilene and David Abrahams Gayle and Lance Abrams Margery and Robert Abrams Jaclyn Abramson Phyllis and Leonard Adams Tobey and Irving Adatto Barbara and Steven Adelman Carol E. Adelman Zack Adler Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Alper Services LLC Altair Advisers, LLC Sharon Alter Susan and Joseph Ament Aml Group LTD. Perry Ander Sheryl and George Annes Anshe Emet Synagogue Laura and Mike Arnow Sidney Aronoff Ellen and Edward Bakal Marcia and Bruce Balonick Renee and Sanford Bank Cheryl and Ted Banks David Bardach Donna Barrows Felicia and Michael Baskin Michael G. Bass Elayne Baum Jacqueline R. Bazelon

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Marcia and Rob Bearman Deborah Beerman and Jason Nierman Madeleine and Allen Beerman Ruth K. Belzer Richard Bendix Esther and John Benjamin Eileen and Dr. Bruce Bennin Sharon and Stephen Berkowitz Dr. and Mrs. David M. Berkson Suzanne and Gershon Berkson L. Berlerich Alissa Berman Jody Berman-McCarty Ruth and Robert Berns Susan and Dr. Ira Bernstein Robert Biederman Linda and Howard Bifeld Irene B. Blankenship Joanne and Lawrence Blankstein Arleen and Robert Blatt Joan Blatt Julie and Rickey Blatt Judi Blitstein Helen Bloch Vivian and Howard Bloom Blutter/Shiff Design Associates Gail and Marvin Boehm Boelter Food Service Cynthia J. Bogucki Anne N. Borish Deborah Bornstein and Steven Sklare Sandra Bornstein Jonathan Bourne Debby and David Braun Barbara and Donald Breakstone Helene Brenner Dr. Mitchell L. Bressack Linda Bressler Jean and Albert Broday Beverly and Allan Brodsky Andee and Rick Brown David T. Brown Deborah and Matthew Brown Gail and Andrew Brown Janet and Alan Brown Nicole Bruce Carolyn Bucksbaum Robin Burke Selma and John Burley Deborah Burnett Elizabeth W. Burrell and Eric Weitz Susan and Douglas Carlson Jenifer and Scott Carnow Charles E. Dobrusin & Associates Ltd Roberta and Dr. Donald Charous Judy M. Chernick Chicago Messenger Service, Inc. Lois and Donald Chudacoff Patricia and Dr. Nessim Cicurel Citizens for Lou Lang Barrie and Dan Cohen Gerald Cohen Janice and Michael Cohen Lillian and Herbert Cohen Nanette Cohen and David Penzell Andrew Cole Allan Coleman Helen S. Coleman

Corporate and Individual Sponsors Benefactors: Anonymous, Joseph and Bessie Feinberg Foundation, Swartzberg/ Zoller Family Foundation Patrons: Lester and Edward Anixter Family Foundation, CIBC, The Crown Family, Joyce Grenis and Michael Koen, The Malkin Family, James C. Mills, Morrison Community Living, Ira and Sheila Stone, Diane and Richard Weinberg, Kal and Enid Wenig Friends: Anonymous, Marc and Sharen Berman, Ruth Goodman Blum and Michael D. Blum, MD, Sam and Robyn Brilliant, Adrienne and Arnold Brookstone, Dennis J. Carlin, Kent and Liz Dauten, Keystone Capital, Chicago White Sox, Clune Construction Company, Conagra Brands, Dykema, EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, Terri and Michael Freeman, Adrienne and Irwin Friedman, Gentle Home Services, Howard N. and Jacqueline Gilbert, Gould & Ratner, Judy and Jeff Graff, Carol and Alan Greene, Ellen and Michael Gross, Hamilton, Thies & Lorch, LLP, HealthPRO Heritage, The Hochberg Family Foundation, Robin and Charles Kafenshtok, Laura and Russell Karlins, Katten Muchin Rosenman, LLP, Judy and Jim Klutznick, Sondra Fineberg Kraff, Steve and Dawn Lavin, Sondra and Max Lorig, The Gerald O. Mann Charitable Foundation/Harriet and Allan Wulfstat, Trustees, Medline, Norr Architects Engineers Planners, NorthShore University HealthSystem, OCA Ventures, Sandra and Michael Perlow, Vicki and Gary Pines, Susan and Howard Reese, Ellen and Steven Rogin, RSM US, LLP, Annette Lidawer and Rob Rubin, Mally and Alan (z�l) Rutkoff, Biff Ruttenberg Foundation, Terry and Stephen Schwartz, Susan Ringel Segal and Gary Segal, Lester and Edna Shapiro Family Foundation, Marci and Keith Shapiro, Linda Soreff Siegel, Judy L. and Michael Smith, Leslie Markman-Stern and Phillip Stern, Taxman Family Foundation, Barb and Michael Zaransky and Family

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Companions for Seniors, Inc. Congregation B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim Drs. Ellen and Dean Conterato Jillian and Jack Cowan Miren and James Crawford Candi and Craig Daitch Patricia Dalessandro Kirsten Danis Robert H. Dann and Erica Regunberg Dasco Insurance Agency, Inc. Martin Davis Janet and Dr. Noel DeBacker Amy Deutsch Devon Bank Terry Diamond Susan F. Dickman Wendy Dolin Robin and Phillip Donenberg Sharon Doney Gale Dreas Jerome Dreyfuss Marjorie and Dr. Ira DuBrow Dutton Casey & Mesoloras, PC Ecology, Inc. Susan and Lewis Edelheit Michelle and Jordan Edelman Denise Edelson Margaret Eisendrath Martha and Lewis Elin Elite on Jarvis Helaine Ellenby Joan and Barry Elman Employees Charity Organization (ECHO) of Northrop Grumman Joan R. Ente Eric Ephraim Suzanne L. Epstein Eugene Matthews, Inc. Irving C. Faber and Paula E. Litt Marion and Burt Fainman Yvonne and John Falk Judith and Terry Feiertag Carolyn and Dr. Ronald Feingold Elizabeth and Henry Feldman Leo H. Feldman The Honorable Glenn L. Felner Debbie Feltman and Dr. Jeff Frank Joyce Fenchel Barbara and Glenn Ferencz Donna and Martin Field Mark Fine Nancy and Jerrold Fink Jeffrey Finke First Bank of Highland Park Foundation Dr. Tessa Fischer Linda Fisher Dianne Fishering and Larry Rosen Pearl Fisk Nanette Belle Fleur Beth and Robert Footlik Julie and Jeffrey Forgash Ruth Forman Brenda Fournier Fox Valley Fire and Safety Marvin Fox Paul Fox Foxman Family Foundation Joan and Dr. Robert Fragen

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Wendy and Benjamin Frank Eugene M. Frank Kim and Stuart Frankenthal Andrea and Martin J. Freed Susan and Paul Freehling Kathleen and Alan Freeman Cindi Freiberg and Gary Morgan Sylvia and Ernest Freier Shirley B. Freilich Mark Friedland Kate Friedlob Chaya Friedman Coleen and Marc Friedman Joan and Howard Friedman Laura and Mark Friedman Michael L. Friedman Roberta and Norman Friedman Steven Frost Kimberly and Michel Frydman Futures Flooring Helene and Stephen Gabelnick Bonny and Harvey Gaffen Carol Gaines Nina and Mark Gaines Gale Goldstick Properties Adrienne and Lee Gallender Bryna and Edward Gamson Bryan C. Gannis Sue and Philip Gardner Janet Garren Howard M. Geiderman Lilian Gelfand Melissa Gelfand Julie Gelfond Gentlemen Enjoying Leisure NFP Ann M. Gershenow Amy and Scott Gilbert Elyse and Brian Gilbert Dr. Janice Gilden Beth and Mike Gilford Jo Anne Ginsberg Sheila and Marvin Ginsburg Alice and Steve Ginsburgh Paula Giovacchini and Jon Floodas Maureen Glassberg Sharon B. Glazer and Howard E. Kane Bobbie and Kenneth Glick Richard M. Glick Alana and Scott Glickson Jill Goldberg and Robert Miller Margo A. Goldberg Muriel and Ronald Goldberg Susan and Jay Goldberg Sheila Goldman Dr. Jay Goldstein Zachary Goldstein Kay and Barton Gordon Ruth Gorelick Donna and James Gottlieb Brian Grach Jordana and Jared Greenberg Michelle Greenberg Robin and Mark Greenberger Richard Greene Helen D. Greenebaum Roslyn and Sam Grodzin Carol and Sandor Grosz Pam and Michael Gruenhut

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Jacqueline and Michael Melinger Matthew Meltzer Richard Meltzer Lyssa Menard Cynthia A. Menendez Nancy and Michael Merel Harriet and Ronald Meyer Elaine M. Meyerovitz Marilyn and Gary Meyers, DDS Michael H. Erde & Associates, PC Terri and Gary Michaels Midwest Mechanical Barbara and Stephen Miller Bonnie and David Miller Caryn A. Miller Justine and David Mintzer Mirco Builders Carol Mitchel Mi-Te Printing Moriah Preschool Daycare Center Donna Moss Marty Mozes Cathy Nachman National Heat & Power Corporation Dr. Herbert E. Natof Janet and Michael Nemlich Nancy Newberger Janet Newman and Michael Wise Clare and Daniel Nimer North Shore Congregation Israel North Suburban Hearing Service Ltd North Suburban Vision Consultants, LTD. Norton’s Restaurant & Bar Miriam and Jay Novick Esther Nusinow Karen and Arnold Okmin Susan and Edward Oppenheimer Optum Partners For Change, LLC Ellen and Scott Paseltiner Judith Pauker Mark Pearlstein Claire Pensyl and Ira Bell Saralyn Peritz and Howard Shidlowsky Elyse and Robert Perlik Roslyn and Joseph Perlman Foundation Jerrold M. Peven Donna Pezzuto Betty and Thomas Philipsborn Lynn and Dr. Louis Philipson Lauren Phillips Iris and Steve Podolsky Susan and Mark Pollack Naomi and Raymond Pollak Carol and Marvin Pomerantz Charlene and Richard Posner Mindy Posoff Dr. Mendy Pozin Toni Price Caren and Mark Putterman Deborah and Dr. David Rabin Shelley and Michael Radner Benita and Roy Raemer Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care Donna and Donald Rappin Reed Smith LLP Jennifer and Jason Reiner Nancy and Michael Reinsdorf

Beverly Resnik Marilyn Rest Marsha A. Richman and Richard Lanyon Michaela Riley Helene Rivlin Suzanne and Burton Robin Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Ronald Roman Stephen E. Roman Romanian Kosher Sausage Co. Ron’s Landscape & Snow Removal Joyce and Herbert Root Betsy Rosen Lynn Rosen Vivian and Louis Rosen Henry Rosenbaum David Rosenberg David R. Rosenblatt Babette Rosenthal Terry and Jerald Rosenthal Warner A. Rosenthal Jeri and Joel Rothman Judith and Robert Rothschild Terri Rothstein Nan and Dimitry Roytberg Sheryl and James Rubel Gary Ruben and Paula Barnett Joan and William Ruppert Rachel and Alan Russo Lisa and Howard Sachs Nancy Salkover Robert W. Sanders, III Andrea and Ronald Sandler Ronald M. Sandler Joan Schacht Roberta and Dr. Howard Schachter Jerome Schachter Revelle and Henry Schachter Judith and David Schiffman Miriam and Dr. Harvey Schiller Renee and Herbert Schneider Jennifer and Noah Schnepper Rosalind Schoenberg Harriet and William Schoenwald Edna and Michael Schrank Nancy and Michael Schulson Robert Schwalb Schwartz Eye Care Cassie Schwartz David Y. Schwartz Polly and Don Schwartz Audrey E. Selin and Robert A. Weisman Marjorie P. Shafton Steven Shalowitz Jenna and Jacob Shapiro Leah Shapiro Sara and Michael Sher Tobey and Randy Sheridan Carol and Norman Shubert Dr. Barry Siegel Jim Siegel Veronica Siegel Leslie and Jordan Sigale Margaret and Alan Silberman Susan and Lawrence Silberman Cappy Silver Jesse Silver Regina Silverman

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Six Ways to Contribute to CJE SeniorLife Unrestricted Endowment Funds Designated Endowment Funds Income for Life Endowment Funds Planned Giving General Contributions Create a Jewish Legacy Program The Council for Jewish Elderly (dba CJE SeniorLife) Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that CJE SeniorLife and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet the community’s needs. All commitments to CJE’s Endowment Foundation are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

CJE SeniorLife is also proud to be part of the Jewish Federation’s Create a Jewish Legacy program, designed to train and support Chicago Jewish day schools, agencies and synagogues in the area of legacy giving.

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Endowments and Bequests Anonymous Estate of Sarah Altbach Helen & Norman Asher Alzheimer’s Care Fund Joseph Atkin B & J Association Mirza A. Baig Samuel Ballis Fund Jordan C. Berger Charles H. Berman Educational Fund Laurence U. Berman Trust Marc L. Berman—In Memory of Leo Berman

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Marci L. Shapiro Estate of Jerome & Natalie Share Leonard Shraiberg Endowment Fund Joel S. Siegel Linda Soreff Siegel Seymour and Roslyn Simon Trust Edward and Honora Singer Estate of Lillian and Dwight D. Slater Judy and Michael Smith Georgette Grosz Spertus Trust Adele Stern Estate of Veda Stern Rick Strusiner Swartzberg / Zoller Family Foundation Dianne Tesler Miriam Toney Rachel Topp Trust Randi Urkov Estate of Lucille L. Vodian Estate of Birdie Wagner Miss Brenna Wagner The Wagner Foundation Estate of Muriel Wein The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Stanley L. Weinberg Mark and Patty Weiner Nellie & Louis Weiner Fund Weinfield Trust Ronald Weismehl Enid and Kalman Wenig Judith W. Whellan Marshall Yablon, z”l June and Howard Zimmerman

Government Partners AgeOptions Chicago Department of Planning and Development Chicago Housing Authority Chicago Low Income Housing Trust Fund Federal Emergency Management Agency Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services Illinois Department of Human Services Illinois Department of Transportation Illinois Department on Aging Illinois Housing Development Authority U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs U.S. Social Security Administration

Contributed Gifts and Services Beatrice S. Becker Vadim Berman Michael Blue Susan and Colman Buchbinder Marla Callistein Muriel Cohen Hillel Cradus Stephanie and Sanford Dishman Robin Edelstein Eugene Cohen Insurance Agency, Inc. Lana Fridman Elyse Friedman Ernest Fruehauf Mindy and Michael Garlin Lynn Glantsman Leslie and Norman Glutzer

Elaine Goldberg Marsha and Allan Goldstein Janna Hade Julie Harris Thelma Kahalnik Katz & Stefani LLC Natalie Khasina Ilene Klegon Eleonor Korneff Jamie Lake Rachael Lavin Paul Levin Robert Levin Cliff Loss Barbara Marsh Maria McIntire Toby Meister Simon Mezher Myra Moldofsky Edna and Stephen Morris Barbara and Dr. Edward Olinger Joyce and Gerry Orlowsky Gerri and Jeremy Persin Lynne and Allan Reich Cheryl and Dr. Bruce Roberts Jason Rosenthal Michael Rosenzweig Sharon Rosenzweig Boris Rozansky Gail Rudden Alan Sataloff Mata Schaye Roberta and Hank Scheff Dale Singleton Esfir Sirota Larry Sohn Andrea Stein Ann and Jerome Stern Lee Stral Natalya Svikovsky Yuri Tisyachnik Inessa Tsinman Simmy Weiss Judy and Billy Wenger Julie and Steven Yovits

CJE SeniorLife is a 501(c)(3) organization. Gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

CJE SeniorLife has made every effort to be certain that the list is complete and accurate. It is published with the intention of thanking our generous donors. Please accept our apologies if there are any errors or omissions.

To view entire 2018 Annual Report, please visit cje.net/about-us/ annual-report.

Note: our 2018 Annual Report incorrectly stated the value of volunteer hours worked. It is $688,431.

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WINTER 2018/2019 COMMUNITY CALENDAR CJE SeniorLife offers ongoing support groups and programs, which are subject to change. All programs are free unless indicated. Some fees may be partially covered by Medicare or private insurance.

C a l e n da r December 1–February 28 Variations. A

rotating exhibition of artwork by Alex Kagan, a CJE client and Holocaust survivor. Sun–Fri, 8:30 am–5 pm. Free. H December 10 Mercaz Hanukkah Sing-Along.

With Cantor Liz Berke. 1-2:30 pm. Anshe Emet Synagogue, 3751 North Broadway, Chicago. Free. For more info: Esther Craven at 773.508.1047.

December 11 It’s Your Move. Why and

How to “Rightsize” to Senior Living.

Staying or moving: your guide to selling your home and older adult housing.

Adapting your home/living space for your changing needs. Susan Ringel Segal, GRI, SRES, @properties and Leslie Markman-Stern, ASID. Light dinner and presentation. 5–6:30 pm. Free. Registration required: michele.mangrum@cje.net or 773.508.1034. L December 13 Understanding Powers of

Attorney and Living Wills. This program will explain the importance of Powers of Attorney for Health and Property and Living Will Declarations. Presented by The Center for Disability & Elder Law. 10:30 am–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net. H December 16 Empower: Helping Older Adults

Use Medication Safely. This workshop provides older adults, senior care workers and adult children with aging parents with information to help identify signs of medication misuse, recognize how medications and alcohol interact and gather tips for using prescribed medications safely and effectively. Nina Henry, LCPC, CADC, JCFS Chicago.

10–11:30 am. Free. Continental breakfast.

Registration required: 847.745.5457 or ninahenry@jcfs.org. W December 18 Insights on Aging: The

Caregiver Conundrum. This presentation will explain the different considerations that go into hiring a caregiver: privacy, safety, liability, cost, and “match.”

Join us to learn about how home care services can be set up for best success and how to navigate the nuances of the hiring process. Jill Revivo, LCSW, Your Eldercare Consultants. 11 am–Noon. Free.

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Registration required: 773.508.1121 or lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net. H January 8 Insights on Aging: Making

Your Voice Heard. This workshop will review some of the common barriers to communication that older adults face and will empower older adults to effectively make their voices heard. Chloe Gremaud, LCSW and Lisa Andrews, LCSW, CJE Counseling Services. 11 am–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1121 or lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net. H January 10 Meet with an Attorney to Prepare

Your Power of Attorney and Living Will. Sign up for a private, half-hour consultation to prepare your Powers of Attorney for Property and Healthcare and Illinois Living Will Declarations. The Center for Disability & Elder Law. 10:30 am–1 pm.

Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net. H January 16 Medicaid and Medicare Overview.

Attendees will learn what these programs cover and how to apply. Emphasis will be on how to plan for the future and save money. Eric Parker, Stotis & Baird Chartered, and Kathy Gaeding, CJE SeniorLife. Sponsored by SASI. 6:30– 7:30 pm. Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster Street, Evanston, IL. Free. For more info: 847.448.4311.

January 31 Bone Density Screenings and

Education. Many people are not aware they have Osteoporosis until a fracture occurs. This program includes a heel ultrasound screening component to assess your risk. 1–2:30 pm. Mather’s— More Than a Café, 3235 N. Central Ave, Chicago. Suggested donation $5.

Registration required: 773.205.3300 or jrose@matherlifeways.com.

February 12 Insights on Aging: Mindfulness

Practices for a Healthy Mind and Body.

Participants in this program will learn more about what mindfulness is and what it is not, the benefits of regular practice, and practical exercises for incorporating mindfulness into their everyday lives. Chloe Gremaud, LCSW, CJE SeniorLife. 11 am–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1121 or lauren.vourvoulias@cje.net. H

February 14 Planning for the Future. Learn

about the variety of estate planning tools that are important for the families of adults with disabilities. Scott Nixon, Life’s Plan, Inc. 10:30 am–Noon. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1106 or linkages@cje.net. H February 25 Memory Moments. This class

will provide fun creative tips and tools to improve your memory! Please note this class is not intended for people with cognitive impairments. 11 am–12:30 pm.

Mather’s—More Than a Café, 3235 N. Central Ave, Chicago. Suggested donation $5. Registration required: 773.205.3300 or jrose@matherlifeways.com.

March 27 Dehydration and UTIs. Older

adults are at greater risk for dehydration and UTI’s (Urinary Tract Infections). This educational session will cover common symptoms, warning signs and ways to prevent these conditions from occurring or recurring. 1–2 pm. Mather’s—More Than a Café, 3235 N. Central Ave, Chicago.

Suggested donation $5. Registration required: 773.205.3300 or jrose@ matherlifeways.com.

O n go i n g S e r i es & P ro g r a ms SENIOR RESOURCE SPECIALIST Connecting people over the age of 60 and people with disabilities with programs such as Medicare, Social Security, Transportation, Housing and more. Service available at 15 community locations in Chicago and the North and Northwestern suburbs. Free. English and Russian. More info: 773.508.1000.

GAME DAY AFTERNOONS Join Mercaz at Temple Sholom to play Canasta, Mahjong or another game of your choice. Cards, Mahjong sets, decks of cards and Scrabble boards are provided.

Thursdays, 1–3 pm. Temple Sholom, Moadon, 3480 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Free. More info: 773.975.8375 or amaremont@jccchicago.org; 773.435.1545 or stacy@sholomchicago.org.

OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS Music with Les: Mondays Scrabble Club: Wednesdays Schmooze It or Lose It: Thursdays Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1000. H

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Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago 773.508.1000

PARKINSON’S AT BERNARD HORWICH JCC Movement classes and support group. For schedule and to register: 773.516.5864 or emily.zivin@northwestern.edu. H PARKINSON’S AT LIEBERMAN CENTER Basic Exercise Class. Designed to address weakened muscles, minimize the risk of falls and facilitate functional independence with daily routines. Led by HealthPro® Fitness. Tuesdays & Thursdays. 1–2 pm. Free. Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L Seated Tai Chi. A low impact form of exercise that uses slow, controlled movements and gradual shifts of body weight. Led by Andrew Serlin, DC. Thursdays. 10:30–11:30 am Free.

Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L Seated Dance and Movement. Motivates people with Parkinson’s to keep moving and helps to decrease symptoms. Led by Gail Gogliotti, MA. Wednesdays. 10:30– 11:15 am Free. Registration required: Cindy Pedersen 847.929.3022. L PARKINSON’S AT WEINBERG COMMUNITY Parkinson’s on the Move Exercise Class. Wednesdays & Fridays ongoing. Noon–1 pm. 847.236.7852 W

S u ppo rt G ro u ps Coping with the Challenges of Aging. An eight-week Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) group designed to help members change patterns of thinking in order to feel better. Led by Lisa A. Brinkerhoff, LCSW. New sessions of this group are now in formation in Chicago and Deerfield.

Participation requires advance screening and evaluation to be billable to Medicare and other insurance. For dates and to register call 773.508.1690.

Adult Children of Parents With Early Onset Dementia. Support group for adult children who have parents with a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease or related dementias. Led By Marci Balonick, LCSW. 1st Tuesday of every month. 7–8:30 pm. Free. Registration required: marci.balonick@cje.net or 847.236.7864. W

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Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie 847.929.3320

Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver Support Group. 2nd Thursday and 4th Tuesday of the month, 1-2 pm. Registration required: emily.zivin@northwestern.edu or 773.516.5864. L Parkinson’s Caregivers. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for caregivers of someone with Parkinson’s.

Led by Jaclyn Abramson, LCPC, R-DMT. 3rd Wednesday of the month. Noon–1 pm.

Free. Call to confirm dates: 847.236.7826 or jaclyn.abramson@cje.net. W Family Caregivers—Deerfield. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for family caregivers of ADS—Deerfield participants and other caregivers in the community. Led by Jaclyn Abramson, LCPC, R-DMT. 2nd Tuesday of the month. 2–3 pm. Free. Call to confirm dates: 847.236.7826. W Family Caregivers—Evanston. Emotional support, information and coping strategies for family caregivers of ADS—Evanston participants and other caregivers in the community. Led by Nancy Rakowsky. 2nd Tuesday of every month. 3:15–4:30 pm.

Free. Registration required: 847.492.1400. A Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Led by Mariana Sanchez, LCSW. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. 11 am–12:15 pm. Free.

Registration required: 773.508.1106. H Living Life Through Loss. A bereavement support group. $5 donation per session.

Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and Jewish Healing Network.

Chicago—Wednesdays. 1–2 pm.

Led by Lisa Andrews, LCSW. Registration required: 773.508.4742. H Deerfield—Wednesdays. 3–4 pm.

Led by David Rosenblatt, LCSW. Registration required: 773.508.1129. W Caring Conversations. A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors.

Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD and Anna Dominov, LSW, Holocaust Community Services. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. 4–5:30 pm. Free. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004. H

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Coffee & Conversation. A support group for Holocaust survivors. Led by Yonit Hoffman, PhD, Holocaust Community Services and Barbara Urbanska-Yeager, Jewish Child and Family Services.

Mondays. 1:30–3 pm. Free. Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004.

Russian Tea Time: Special Topics. A conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors which addresses the special topic of loss. Led by Kseniia Asefa and Vera Rodriguez Mancera. New sessions of this group are now in formation.

Call for session dates. Registration required: 773.508.1144 or 773.508.1149. H My Story. A testimonial writing program for Holocaust survivors. Led by Maya Gumirov and Anna Dominov. JCFS, 135 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Suite 104, Buffalo Grove. New sessions of this group are now in formation. Call for session dates. Registration required: 224.625.2708 or 773.508.1164.

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Our Friendly Caller Program is seeking both volunteers to make calls and older adults who want calls. Contact volunteers@cje.net • 847.929.3040

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CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

It’s Not Too Early to Benefit from the CJE Advantage You know CJE SeniorLife as a trusted nonprofit provider of eldercare since 1972, with a continuum of care that includes life enrichment, supportive services, healthcare, research and education.

But did you know that the CJE Advantage means we have many programs and services for family members and older adults even before there’s a crisis?

Reach o ut to CJ E if y o u’ d like to …

• Participate in lifelong learning classes and presentations.

• Plan for retirement and receive free benefits counseling.

• Learn about “right-sizing” your home.

• Be fulfilled by becoming a Volunteer.

• Order delicious catered meals for holidays and events.

Our core services continue to include home-delivered meals, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, mental health counseling, care management and transportation—to name just a few of our well-known 35-plus programs.

So whether you are “ready” or not…CJE is here for you. Contact us to learn more about what CJE can do for you or your loved one today!

THE CJE ADVANTAGE: Our many older adults, their families and caregivers can access CJE at different stages in their lives for a true continuum of care through life enrichment, supportive resources, healthcare, research and education. www.cje.net | 773.508.1000 CJE SeniorLife® is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

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