Adult Memory Programs - Uptown

Our memory programming offers a friendly, approachable environment to concentrate on yourself. Certain programs are facilitated by experts, including a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). When a caregiver is involved, we offer a brief respite for you and the opportunity to join a monthly support group. 

JCC membership is not required to participate in Adult Memory Programs.

Contact the Active Adults Team for more information: 

  • Rachel Ruth, Director of Active Adult Programs and Caregiver Support Group Lead  
  • Alice Clanton, Director of Alzheimer’s Care and Enrichment Program and Assistant Director of Active Adult Programs 
  • Christine Delee, Alzheimer’s Care and Enrichment and Active Adults Program Coordinator
  • Allison Freeman, Mind Matters Program Co-Director
  • Joanna Russo, Creative Arts Coordinator/Mind Matters Program Co-Director 

ACE: Alzheimer's Care & Enrichment Program

ACE: Alzheimer's Care & Enrichment Program

The Alzheimer’s Care & Enrichment Program offers respite for caregivers while their loved ones meet with qualified staff in a safe, familiar environment. For participants, ACE provides a sense of community, sustaining their connections with others, while engaging them in a host of activities, including exercise, art, music, meal preparation, and weekly visits with the JCC nursery schoolers. Caregivers can look to the JCC for expert answers and for referrals to community resources. We also invite caregivers to join monthly support groups. Download brochure. Lunch is Included.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To sign up for the ACE program, contact Alice Clanton, Director of Alzheimer’s Care and Enrichment Program. To book an appointment with Alice to learn more, click here.

 

Memory Cafe

Memory Cafe

Welcome to our Memory Cafe! This is a social gathering for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, people living with dementia, and the people who care about them - family, friends, or professional caregivers. The Memory Cafe is a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and try something new! Activities vary each month and may include creative movement, live music, painting, and other arts and crafts.

This program is not designed to offer drop-off respite care – but rather to support both the person living with changes in memory or thinking or with dementia, and the people who care about them. Spend an hour or two with people in a non-judgmental environment who understand what you and your family are going through.

Light snacks will be served. This program will be held on the first Tuesday of the month unless it conflicts with a holiday. See the dates below. 

FALL DATES: November 3, December 1

1:00 - 2:30 PM | Uptown JCC

RSVP HERE

Email Alice at aclanton@nojcc.org with any questions! 

 

Mind Matters

 
Mind Matters
 
Mind Matters is a brain health course for individuals 50 years and older.  The course incorporates memory techniques and cognitive stimulation, reading and discussion, physical exercise, social engagement, and mindfulness. Together, we keep up to date on the latest research into how we keep our brains healthy into our later years, and we support each other as we put these findings into practice in class.
 
Scholarships are available based on need.

SEPTEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 15
Tuesdays | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ages: 50 and up

Contact Allison Freeman to register.

ACE Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

The Alzheimer’s Care & Enrichment Program (ACE) offers respite for caregivers while their loved ones meet with qualified staff in a safe, familiar environment. For participants, ACE provides a sense of community, sustaining their connections with others, while engaging them in a host of activities, including exercise, art, music, meal preparation, and weekly visits with JCC nursery schoolers. We are looking for caring individuals who can volunteer 1 or 2 days a month.

Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Contact the Active Adult team to volunteer.

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