Aging Well
Aging Well is a program of Jewish Family & Community Services and JCC of Youngstown for older adults ages 60+. All Aging Well groups and events are free and open to everyone.
Your feedback matters! CLICK HERE to take the Aging Well Participation Survey!
Caregiver Cafe (Ages 18+) (Adult)
In this caregiver social support group, meet with other caregivers to learn about available resources, affordable counseling, and other aging agencies in the community.
April 20
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center
May 4 & 18
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center
Tech Tuesdays (Ages 60+) (Adult)
Learn the basics of technology in this class designed for a slower pace of learning, including tips and settings for your smartphone or tablet and online tools such as Gmail or Google maps.
April 21
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center
May 5 & 19
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center
Grief Group (Ages 18+) (Adult)
Join Laura Haas, MSW, LSW in our Grief Group as we identify the five stages of grief, healthy coping mechanisms, and more.
May 20
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center
Lunch Bunch (Ages 60+) (Adult)
In this once a month lunch and learn program for ages 60 and older, an educational aging wellness topic will be presented. Topics are relevant to older adults. Past presentations include financial safety and scams, health after 60, and long term care choices and preparation. A free meal is provided. Registration for each date is required.
May 21
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room
Please register one week prior to the event
Kinship Group (Ages 60+) (Adult)
A support group for kinship caregivers who are raising their relatives' children, often due to various family circumstances. This group provides support, education, resources, and a sense of community for those navigating the unique challenges of raising the children in their care.
April 22
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center
May 13 & 27
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Schwartz Judaic and Holocaust Resource Center
Thrive with First Light (Ages 60+) (Adult)
Join our sponsor First Light Home Care for a day of wellness and community. There will be crafts, chair exercises, and Bingo with prizes!
April 28 and May 26
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Losing a loved one to suicide is a painful and complex experience that can leave survivors grappling with intense emotions, questions, and feelings of isolation. This 10 week support group provides a safe and understanding space for individuals who have lost someone to suicide. Led by compassionate facilitators who understand the unique challenges of suicide loss, this group offers a supportive environment where members can share their stories, express their feelings, and find solace in connecting with others who have walked a similar path.
Upcoming Dates
July 7-September 15
October 6-December 8th.
J-Away Program for Older Adults & Seniors (Adult) (Refreshed!)
This program is designed to assist older adults and seniors in the Youngstown area who are in need of an exercise program. A JCC personal trainer will create personalized exercise plans and train clients in their own home. Participants will receive a free exercise band.
For more information, please contact Assistant Director of Wellness & Aquatics, Casey Atkinson, RDN, LD, at catkinson@jewishyoungstown.org
PD at Home (Adult) (New!)
Thanks to generous grant support, we now have the opportunity to bring the JCC into the homes of people living with Parkinson’s disease at a low and affordable rate. The JCC staff has developed a basic curriculum that is adaptable to each participant’s current and baseline physical condition. The program will begin with an initial physical assessment. A dedicated JCC personal trainer will create personalized exercise plans for the participants. The trainer will arrive at the home equipped with appropriate fitness equipment, including but not limited to:
- Dumbbells
- Handled stretch bands of increasing resistance
- Weighted balls
The client will also receive their own exercise bands in order to continue their workouts between sessions with a trainer.
*Funding is provided by the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation.
Parkinson's Wellness Support (Adult)
The Last Wednesday of Every Month | 12:15-1:15 p.m. | Group X Studio
Our Parkinson’s support group is a gathering of individuals with common experiences who provide each other with encouragement, comfort, and advice. We offer a place to give and receive emotional and practical support to others who are in the same situation. We share information about medical diagnosis, treatments, research, and strategies; Talk about feelings and receive confirmation that there are others dealing with the same challenges; Compare common symptoms; Discuss issues that are unique to caregivers; and Learn from local experts.
Parkinson’s members also have access to attend Parkinson’s Moves and Chair Tai Chi. Parkinson's members can also use our J-AWAY program that assists older adults and individuals with Parkinson's in the Youngstown area who are in need of an exercise program.
Our Parkinson's Moves and Chair Tai Chi classes are offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. in our Group X studio.
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Parkinson’s Moves
This class is designed to empower those with Parkinson’s disease to take control with daily exercise. It’s a low-impact class that utilizes fluid gentle movement through dynamic stretching to promote flexibility, improved range of motion and myofascial release. Improved mobility can not only mitigate risk of injury but also improves strength.
Chair Tai Chi
Like meditation in motion, this mind-body class is a series of gentle exercises that creates harmony between the mind and body, cultivating and improving health and well-being.
