Category Archives: Healthy Aging

Posts about the JFS Healthy Aging Program

Attend a Lunch and Learn in Natick on July 30th ⁠– Staying Safe…Self-Defense Strategies For Older Adults

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

Please join us for a lunch and discussion to learn and talk about self-defense strategies and techniques for older adults. Click to learn more. Continue reading →

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JFS Patient Navigator Program Gathers for Annual Appreciation BBQ!

Posted on June 17, 2019 by

Recently, volunteers with the JFS Patient Navigator program gathered for an annual appreciation BBQ and celebration of a 10 year Sustaining Grant awarded by the Cummings Foundation.  Continue reading →

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Attend a Lunch and Learn in Natick on June 19th – Creating Conversations around LGBT Older Adults

Posted on May 24, 2019 by

Please join us for a 60 minute lunch and discussion to learn and talk about people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Click to learn more. Continue reading →

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Join Our Team of JFS Patient Navigators – Next Training: Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Posted on May 15, 2019 by

Volunteer in your free time and help frail older adults get the medical care and information they need to manage their heath, improve their quality of life and live independently in the community. Click to learn more. Continue reading →

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JFS of Metrowest Patient Navigator Program Receives Cummings Foundation 10 Year Sustaining Grant

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

The Cummings Foundation Sustaining Grant provides long term stabilization to the JFS Patient Navigator program. The program also plans to expand its reach to the area’s older adult LGBTQ community. Click to learn more. Continue reading →

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Attend a Lunch and Learn in Wayland May 8th

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

Learn about the latest research about inflammation and its link to chronic health conditions and what you can do about it through diet, exercise and stress reduction. Space is limited, register today! Continue reading →

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Volunteers Needed – Join JFS Patient Navigator in Helping LGBT+ Older Adults Access Healthcare in the Metrowest Area

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

JFS of Metrowest seeks LGBTQ/LGBTQ-Friendly volunteers to serve as Health Care Navigators for older adult (60+) LGBTQ Greater Framingham area residents. Click to learn how you can volunteer. Continue reading →

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