Naples Senior Center at JFCS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the needs and enriching the lives of local seniors, their families, and their caregivers.
Established in 2014 by the Naples Jewish community and Jewish Family & Community Services, the Naples Senior Center provides tools and resources to meet the unique needs of today’s aging population, regardless of religious beliefs or nationality.
With an estimated 86,000 people over the age of 65 living in the greater Naples area, Naples Senior Center is fulfilling a need within the community by offering programs that support the varying degrees of care and social engagement needed to maintain the health and well-being of its seniors and their caregivers.
Dementia Respite Support Program
Naples Senior Center at JFCS provides a support program for seniors with early to midstage dementia. The support groups meet weekly to focus on language skills, memory techniques, relaxation techniques, socialization, and self-esteem.
The Dementia Respite support program also offers quarterly caregiver boot camps to teach caregivers how to support loved ones who have dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. These sessions provide training on coping mechanisms, communication skills, and daily care.
Geriatric Case Management and Support
The Geriatric Case Management and Support program was launched to battle loneliness and isolation within Naples’ senior population. Many studies show that frequent social interaction improves health and well-being as we age.
Naples Senior Center at JFCS has a team of trained volunteers who provide in-home visits, conversation, and even transportation to appointments if needed. The Geriatric Case Management and Support program volunteers also help with memory care through an early memory loss group for people with mild cognitive impairment, and its Music & Memory program.
Emotional Support Services
The transitions associated with aging can cause stress both for seniors and their families. Naples Senior Center at JFCS has trained staff who can help answer questions and provide other emotional support services for those who are experiencing or providing care during aging-related health issues, cognitive decline, or loss.
Senior Center
For seniors, socialization is key to maintaining both physical and cognitive health and well-being. Naples Senior Center at JFCS has created an environment where seniors can get together to laugh, learn, and keep their minds and bodies fit.
Each week, the Senior Center offers new featured programs and activities designed to engage, educate, and entertain:
- On Mondays, you can catch a movie or brush up on your art skills.
- Wednesdays are tech-focused, giving seniors a chance to learn new computer skills.
- For those with a competitive streak, stop by the Senior Center on Fridays for a hand of your favorite card game, some mahjong, or to learn a new game from one of the center’s instructors.
Check out the Naples Senior Center at JFCS calendar of events to see what activities are coming up.
Naples Senior Center at JFCS is an invaluable resource for the greater Naples senior community. Residents of Barrington Terrace of Naples and their loved ones will find much to appreciate about the services and programs it offers.
Barrington Terrace of Naples is a premier provider of assisted living and memory care services. But you can’t have too many people on your team when it comes to your health or the well-being of a loved one.
The resources available through Naples Senior Center at JFCS can complement the care and services you enjoy at Barrington Terrace of Naples. Whether you’re in need of support for dementia-centered caregiving or you’re looking for a new group of friends for a weekly mahjong game, it’s good to know that Naples has many options available to help seniors and their families get the most out of life.