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      Local Happenings from page 6                      Keith Myers. “Through daily engagement and stimulation,   transforming lives every single day.”
                                                        we can help individuals and their families live happier and      Snyder added, “I am incredibly proud to be able to work
                                                        more meaningful lives. We strive to bring more life to all our   closely with Alpert Jewish Family Service and really pleased that
                                                        residents regardless of their health or circumstances.”  they exist as a safety net to anyone experiencing a life crisis.”
                                                                                                              According to Alpert JFS, about 90 percent of needs are
                                                        State Funding Allocated for JFS’                   addressed immediately by the social worker and/or referred

                                                        Community Access Life Line                         to a partner agency. Community partners include the Aging
                                                                                                           and Disability Resource Center, JFSComForCare, nursing
                                                                                                           facilities, 211, doctors’ offices, hospitals, synagogues, and
                                                           Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS)   more. The other 20 percent of callers typically become
                                                        announced that State Sen. Lori Berman and State Rep. John   clients of Alpert JFS’ various programs, including counseling,
                                                        Synder secured $600,000 in funding for Alpert JFS’ Community   domestic abuse support, addiction support, psychiatry,
                                                        Access Life Line (C.A.L.L.).                       mentoring, food pantry, etc.
      including sheets, ceilings, tables, and screens. This technology      More than 3,500 people of all denominations from Palm      To reach the Alpert JFS C.A.L.L. service, phone 561-684-
      is designed to support a resident’s physical mobility, cognitive   Beach and Martin counties phone Alpert JFS’s C.A.L.L.   1991 or submit a contact form to www.alpertjfs.org/contact/.
      function, and provide therapeutic interventions. Activities   service annually looking for assistance. The needs range from   Learn more about the C.A.L.L. service line at www.alpertjfs.
      include popping bubbles, playing bingo and scrabble,   food insecurity and financial assistance to domestic abuse and   org/intake-referral/.
      painting on a blank canvas, enjoying virtual scenic views and   mental health issues. Each caller speaks with a master’s level
      sunsets, playing the piano, coloring and sweeping leaves, as   social worker who provides a no-cost, in-depth telephone   Staying Connected
      well as activities such as singing karaoke.       assessment. Through this customized consultation, the social
         “Our memory care residents have already shown   worker can identify the needs, develop a plan, and handle intake   All Year Long
      tremendous engagement with the Happiness Programme,”   for available services at Alpert JFS, and/or provide referrals to
      said Savannah Blevins, memory care director at MorseLife.   community resources.                        Though South Florida
      “It’s wonderful to see them actively participating and moving      “The support and                  Jews are often snowbirds,
      in new, purposeful ways.”                         guidance provided by Alpert                        Chabad of Palm Beach
         The technology has been shown to reduce falls among   JFS’ C.A.L.L. service and                   Gardens has innovated a
      those with Alzheimer’s and dementia through the engagement   our professional staff saves            creative way to keep all
      in activities that keep them occupied. Continuous walking is   lives,” said Marc Hopin, CEO          members of the community
      a common symptom of memory-related conditions that can   of Alpert JFS. “Our agency                  connected, regardless of
      often lead to falls, but involving residents in the Happiness   continues to see many people         where they are in the world.
      Program’s interactive games significantly decreases the time   calling us for assistance,            Each morning following the
      they spend moving around unsupervised and without purpose.   consultation, support, and              daily service, Rabbi Dovid
         “Happiness must be at the heart of the care agenda,”   guidance. We are so grateful               Vigler delivers his Torah
      said John Ramsay, managing director and co-founder of   to Sen. Lori Berman and                      class in front of a live audience as well as on his YouTube live
      Social-Ability. “We’re thrilled to partner with MorseLife to   Rep. John Snyder, who have            broadcast. While many participants watch the class in real
      expand the Happiness Programme’s reach, creating positive   worked so hard in Tallahassee  Marc Hopin  time, many more watch it later, when it’s convenient for them.
      care outcomes and enhancing the happiness of individuals   on our behalf.”                              The benefit of watching live is that the rabbi interacts with
      touched by dementia.”                                The $600,000 secured by Berman and Snyder more than   all participants, addressing their comments and questions in
         A recent survey of Happiness Program users indicated   doubles the amount granted by the State of Florida in 2023.   real time. The benefit of listening later is that it’s available
      that 98 percent saw improvements in social and physical   The increased funding will allow Alpert JFS to accommodate   whenever they are ready to tune in, on their way to work or
      well-being, 89 percent in cognitive well-being, and 73 percent   the growing need for help while expanding its reach into   while exercising.
      experienced reduced stress.                       Martin County.                                        Rabbi Vigler’s virtual Torah classes are fast paced, lasting
         “MorseLife Memory Care is leading the way with      “Bringing critical resources back to our community allows   about 30 minutes. He welcomes challenges and questions and
      innovative programs and services that make a significant   us to make a real difference for those who need it most,” said   addresses them with wisdom and wit.

      difference in the lives of the seniors we serve with memory   Berman. “My long-standing involvement with Alpert Jewish
      disorders,” said MorseLife Health System President and CEO   Family Service stems from their unwavering commitment to   Local Happenings on page 8

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