The Fay J. Lindner Foundation Senior Services Center
Specialized Programs
Do know someone who has Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, Parkinson’s or another degenerative illness? Sid Jacobson JCC, in Roslyn is a national leader in the care for those in their 30’s 40’s and 50’s with Young Onset Dementia including Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia, Pick’s Disease and Alzheimer’s. We also specialize in early stage and social adult day programs for seniors that are frail and or memory impaired. All programs provide respite and education for the caregivers. Please see program descriptions below.
For more information or to schedule an assessment, contact Taylor Herbert, LMSW at ext. 114, therbert@sjjcc.org
G.E.M.S. I (Group for Educational and Memory Strengthening)
Group designed for those in the very early stages of memory loss. These members have insight into their illness and need a safe place to gather information and share their feelings and experiences with others facing similar challenges. The group includes educational lectures, memory retraining techniques and exercise in our state-of-the-art fitness center, lunch in the café and a professionally facilitated support group. The program is divided into four semesters; price of program varies by semester. Transportation can be arranged for Nassau County residents through Able Ride. An assessment is required.
Meets each Tuesday
10:00am–2:30pm
Fee $495 / members $385
G.E.M.S. II (Group for Educational and Memory Strengthening)
Programs designed for senior adults 60+ who benefit from a more structured environment than the GEMS I group offers. The activities include memory retraining techniques, current event discussion, art, music, exercise and kosher lunch. Transportation can be arranged for Nassau County residents through Able Ride. An assessment is required.
Meets Monday–Friday
10:00am–3:00pm
$50 per session
NEW! Conversations in the Galleries at the Nassau County Museum of Art: For Adults with Memory Loss
This program is designed for seniors in the early stages of memory loss who enjoy the arts. The group includes art education, café lunch and a visit to the Nassau County Museum of Art. For more information, contact Taylor Herbert at ext. 114, therbert@sjjcc.org
Meets every other Thursday
Fee $225 / members $125
Friendship Circle
Sid Jacobson offers those with memory and/or functional impairment a structured, stimulating environment with personal attention that encourages cognitive and physical stimulation through a variety of group activities, including art, music and pet therapies. Families receive respite while their loved one is receiving relief from boredom and loneliness, enhanced self-esteem and new friends. Coffee, snacks, and a hot kosher lunch is provided. Transportation can be arranged for Nassau County residents. This program is made possible with funding from Nassau County Office for the Aging through the New York State Office for the Aging and the U.S. Administration on Aging. Partial funding is provided by the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Fund for the Aging of UJA-Federation of New York and private donations.
Meets Monday–Friday
10:00am–3:00pm
LET'S D0... SERIESTM
This series of supportive services is designed for the individual in their 30s, 40s and 50s diagnosed with Young Onset Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other neuro-degenerative disease; their spouse and their children. Partial funding for these programs is provided by funds raised from the Friendship Circle Luncheon and the Yellow Rose Society.
For additional information on the Let's Do ... Series!, contact Connie Wasserman, LCSW, ext. 135, cwasserman@sjjcc.org
Let's Do Lunch!TM
This innovative program provides physical, intellectual and social stimulation for the younger individual, while under the supervision of caring professionals. Activities include music classes, art classes, exercise programs, lunch, current events discussions, support groups and a vocational work program for participants. Transportation can be arranged for Nassau County residents.
Partial funding is provided by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America; Sheldon A. Sinett BASICS Fund; the Bettina Roberts Foundation; Jerome and Janet Kroll; Howard and Rosalind Kroplick; Rita and Frank Castagna.
To schedule an assessment, contact Taylor Herbert, LMSW, ext. 114, therbert@sjjcc.org.
Friday, 10:00am-3:00pm
Fee $60 per day
Let's Do Dinner!TM
Let's Do Dinner!TM is a monthly program for spouses of young onset individuals. They meet at a local restaurant for an opportunity to socialize with other spouses. This informal gathering helps spouses to network and offer support to each other. Partial funding by Adam and Renée Haber and Pat Moffet.
Ongoing
Let's Do Coffee!TM
Let's Do Coffee!TM is a support group designed for spouses of young onset individuals. Group meets every other Wednesday at Sid Jacobson JCC.
Ongoing
8 week fee $100
Wednesday, 6:30–8:00pm
Let's Do Pizza!TM
Let's Do Pizza!TM is a monthly program for the children of the young onset individual. They enjoy playing basketball or swimming; eating pizza while sharing with other kids with similar experiences.
Partial funding by Adam and Renée Haber.
Ongoing
Friendly Visiting Program
Do you know someone living alone who would benefit from a weekly visit from another senior, a young adult or a family. Looking for a fulfilling volunteer opportunity where you can make an impact on someone's life? Designed after the Dorot Friendly Visiting model, the JCC's Friendly Visiting Program will match dedicated and committed volunteers with a homebound senior in the Town of North Hempstead.
Monday-Friday, 10:00am-3:00pm
For more information or to set up an appointment for a social worker to come to your home to explain the program to you, please contact Donna Shulman, BSW, 516-484-1545, ext. 134, dshulman@sjjcc.org.
Connie Wasserman, Program Director of Senior Services, 516-484-1545, ext. 135, cwasserman@sjjcc.org
