The Elderly
CJE SeniorLife: Weinberg Community for Senior Living (Deerfield)
The Gidwitz Place at the Weinberg Community has 125 apartments for 140 older adults who need assistance with daily activities to maintain their independence. The Friend Center at the Weinberg Community provides a small, homey atmosphere and an array of activities in a therapeutic environment for 35 people with early stage Alzheimer's and an Alzheimer's Adult Day Service program. Interns assist with stimulating activities, facility operations, friendly visits with residents, and a culminating project or event. Interns should be flexible, creative, self motivated and able to work independently.
CJE SeniorLife: Adult Day Services (Evanston)
Two separate programs under the same roof. Traditional day services provides a safe, friendly environment for older adults who are very frail, lonely or depressed. The Asher Alzheimer’s Program is for people with moderate Alzheimer’s with specialized activities and programs geared to individual needs. Interns are involved in recreational programs and classes, and develop on-going relationships with participants. Some experiences with satellite programs and activities such as CJE at Sinai and downtown Culture Bus.
CJE SeniorLife: Lieberman Geriatric Health Center: Activities Department (Skokie)
Provides long term care to 240 very frail, older people. The Center offers a specialized floor for people with Alzheimer’s. A Medicare unit is also offered. Interns work with activities staff and are involved in all aspects of resident care including staff meetings, summer programming, individual counseling, therapeutic activity, and occupational therapy. Students initiate special projects as well.
