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In the Business of Caring for Our Aging Parents Since 1907

DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY

Asked to identify their biggest concerns about aging ,

surveyed adults replied with the following worries:

Maintaining mental and physical health
Memory Loss
Living independently
Unexpected illness or accident
Staying happy or positive
Sense of purpose and meaning
Getting to visit with family and friends

Let JSL be YOUR

WORRY-FREE ZONE!!

Read our JSL article on page 5 in the August 26 Jewish News!

END OF SUMMER BBQ

Coville residents, families, and staff held their end of summer party with a BBQ lunch, dancing, and entertainment by the talented Steve Floyd! Everyone had such fun saying goodbye to the summer season.

STUFFED BABY SQUASH

Ingredients

15 baby zucchini or yellow squash (little 4" sized)
16 oz.tomato sauce
6 oz. tomato paste
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground turkey
2 Tbsp. light tasting olive oil
3 medium onions, diced
1 Tbsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Saute onion in oil over medium-high heat until light brown. Add meat and stir constantly until browned. Add parsley, cumin, salt and pepper and 3 Tbsp. tomato paste. Cover and cook over medium heat for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, clean squash. Cut off the caps of the squash (the end) and core squash with an apple corer, so you are making a tube, where you can put the stuffing (see note). Stuff the squash with the meat mixture. Arrange in a large greased roasting pan. Mix together the tomato sauce and remaining paste and pour over the squash. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

Click here for full recipe.

SHOP AND GIVE BACK

Jewish Senior Life (JSL) is now a part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Every time you use your Kroger card, JSL will receive a percentage from your purchase. The pennies add up!

If you have a KROGER PLUS card, all you need to do is create an online account:

krogercommunityrewards.com

and choose the JSL FOUNDATION (#PH024) for your community rewards donation.

Click here to learn more.

AMAZON SMILE

GETTING READY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL? Shop for school supplies with AMAZON SMILE, and a percentage of your purchase will benefit JSL. Tell your friends and family!

HEALTHY HABITS REDUCE RISK OF COGNITIVE DECLINE

This advice is not new, but serves as an important reminder as we age. The same can be said of cancer and heart disease. What’s good for the heart is good for the head!

“While there is no proven cure or treatment for Alzheimer’s, a large body of research now strongly suggests that combining healthy habits promotes good brain health and reduces your risk of cognitive decline,” said Maria C. Carrillo, PhD, Alzheimer’s Association chief science officer.

“The research reported today at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) gives us attainable, actionable recommendations that can help us all live a healthier life.”

Click here to read the full article.

UPCOMING EVENTS

9/3 - Caregiver Support Group at Teitel

9/12 - Family Caregiver Support Group at Brown Center

9/18 - FRIENDS of JSL: Kosher Wine Night

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PURRR-FECT FRIENDS FOR SENIORS

Elizabeth Pagan remembers her cat, June, who passed away before she moved to the Hebrew Home at Riverdale. She now pets Sapphire, her lifelike gray robotic cat, meant to comfort older adults without pets.

Click here to view the video.

MEER MEET AND GREET

Meer apartments held a wine and cheese Meet and Greet for new residents. Nancy Kalef, President of Meer’s resident council committee, emceed and said, “Welcoming new residents to our building family is a pleasure. Manny and I love it here.”

Joyce Gilbert shared, “Living at Meer is living in paradise.”