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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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