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Our memory programming offers a friendly, approachable environment to concentrate on yourself. Certain programs are facilitated by experts, including a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Where a caregiver is involved, we offer a brief respite for you and the opportunity to join a monthly support group. For more information or to register, contact Rachel Ruth.
JCC membership is not required to participate in Adult Memory Programs.
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.
Program Details
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
$30 per day includes lunch
Contact Rachel Ruth to sign up or to volunteer.
Mind Matters is designed specifically for those concerned about their memory. In this boot camp for the mind, you will discover techniques to improve memory, participate in stimulating discussions and learn from others undergoing similar challenges.
Throughout the duration of the program, participants will:
Sessions are facilitated by a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Scholarships are available based on need.
Tuesdays | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Contact Allison Freeman to register.
The Alzheimer's Care & Enrichment (ACE) program would not be possible without the support of volunteers. The program meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Volunteers work one day, every other week. Experience is not necessary; however, a commitment of two sessions per month is requested. For more information, please contact Rachel Ruth at 504-897-0143 or rachel@nojcc.org.
No doubt this year’s Passover seder will be different, but that does not mean it cannot be special and meaningful. Rachel Ruth, the JCC’s director of senior services and basic go-to person for all things food-related, shares her thoughts on next week’s Passover celebration.
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The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans, and the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana have partnered with a number of area synagogues to create a Jewish community response helpline program for problems related to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
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Missing your favorite spots at the JCC? We've got you covered with virtual JCC backgrounds to use on your Zoom calls. See below for a tutorial on how to update your background, then click your favorite image to download.
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Utilizing the newly created JCC Camp Facebook Group, our Assistant Camp Director logged into Facebook Live and led camp families through favorite dances like "I Get Loose" and "All I Eat Is Pizza." WWL spotted Brigid in action and interviewed her for the Monday night news.
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