Meeting urgent needs of Holocaust survivors in our community
Mr. G was a kind and well-liked 102-year-old Holocaust Survivor originally from Eastern Europe. Present and aware despite significant hearing loss, Mr. G maintained his relationships with family and friends. As a former watchmaker, he had a hobby creating jewelry for loved ones and friends.
Mr. G’s family contacted us because of his rapidly decreasing mobility. Due to injuries he sustained during WWII, he had limited use of his right arm and hand, which became exaggerated and painful with age. He also suffered from significant leg and back pain. His JFS Social Worker coordinated his care enabling him to find some relief from his chronic pain.
Mr. G also needed help eating, getting dressed, and doing basic tasks. He had always been an active person, so this situation was a source of frustration for him. JFS provided weekly trauma-informed counseling to deal with the frustration, as well as ongoing case management and 36 hours weekly in homecare support so he could age in place.
Mr. G recently passed away. With support from our Jewish community, he and his family were able to navigate this difficult time with the dignity, respect and support they deserved.
Will you help us provide this same level of dignity to all the Survivors in our community?
