OPENING FALL 2024!

Jewish for Good’s Adult Day Program will serve individuals with physical or cognitive impairment who require daytime supervision, are in the care of family or other caregivers, and will benefit from structured activities and social interaction.

The Adult Day Program requires enrollment; it is not a “drop-in” center. It is a fee-for-service program, separate from Levin JCC membership. JCC membership is not required for enrollment in the program. The Adult Day Program is for participants with the impairments mentioned above.

Aides are not permitted. While we expect to provide ongoing support, information, and advice to caregivers (and we hope to provide networking events for caregivers and families), the daily program activities are not targeted towards individuals participating with their caregivers.

For more information on other programs provided by the Helping team at Jewish for Good that do include individuals with their caregivers or family members, click here.

The Norma and Robert Gindes Center is an extension to the Levin JCC, located at 1937 W. Cornwallis Road, Durham NC 27705.

We aim to open the doors to the first participants in the of fall 2024.

There is no minimum age for enrollment, however the program will be designed with a focus on the needs of older adults with memory and/or physical impairment. Given the social model of care and the interactive design of the program, participants will need to be able to engage with the programmed activities, and with the group.

The needs of the individual, as well as their ability to interact with and contribute to the program will be factors that are considered during the enrollment process. We want all participants to thrive and to be enriched by the program. If during the screening process JFG determines that the program is not ideally suited to meet an individual’s needs, we will support the family with advice about alternative care options.

Program participants will need to be bowel continent. Mild bladder incontinence may be accommodated, depending on the individual’s ability to toilet or change clothing independently or with minimal assistance.

We cannot accommodate participants who require tube-feeding, or who require medication injections.

Participants must be independently mobile or require the use of assistive devices for ambulation. Participants must be able to transfer safely with minimal assistance to be considered for program acceptance.

Eligibility criteria are determined by the Adult Day Program. Eligibility decisions will ultimately be made by the Program Director, and will be final.

Acceptance to the Program will be contingent upon completing the enrollment process, the medical report, and the Program’s ability to meet the needs of the applicant.

The enrolment process will involve screening via an initial enrolment form. If eligibility criteria are met, the Program Director will meet with the prospective participant and their family or caregiver to gain more information about the participant, their interests and abilities, care needs and daily routines.

Following submission of a medical examination report, the Program Director will discuss program enrolment availability and relevant fees with the family or caregiver.

The prospective participant would then be invited to attend the Program on a tour and/or (once the Program is operating) to attend the Program for a half day, to participate in some activities and to meet the staff and fellow participants.

Enrolment will be open early summer, 2024. More details about the enrolment process will be posted on the Jewish for Good website prior to open enrolment. To keep updated, register your interest here!

We are fortunate to have access to a range of programs through the Levin JCC.

Activities will include physical exercise tailored to the needs and abilities of the group, music and art therapy, and sessions tailored to and incorporating Jewish culture and values.

A typical day may look like this:

9am - Arrivals and check-in; open activity time.

9:30am - Health and Wellness: exercise, meditation, etc.

10:30am - Snack; quiet open activity time.

11am - Enrichment: gardening, cooking, book buddies, etc.

12pm - Lunch

1pm - Arts: music therapy, art therapy, etc.

2pm - Snack; quiet open activity time.

2:30pm – Group or individual activities: board games, crafting, etc.

4pm - Departure

The Adult Day Program operates from 9am-4pm Monday through Friday.

Participants will be enrolled for ongoing attendance. Full-time (5 days per week) and part-time options will be available.

We encourage participants to attend at least two days a week in order to get the most out of the program and develop relationships with the staff and other participants.

Once enrollment is full and there are no openings on particular days, eligible participants will be placed on a waiting list.

Once a space is available, you will be notified immediately so that your loved one can complete the enrollment process and begin attending the program.

We are hiring! Jewish for Good has started recruiting a Program Director and Activity Assistants.

Jewish for Good also has an excellent, well-trained pool of volunteers who will provide additional support during programs and activities so that staff can focus on participant care.

At this time, Jewish for Good cannot provide transportation to or from the Norma and Robert Gindes Center.

We are happy to review community-based transportation options with you.

The Adult Day Program at the Norma and Robert Gindes Center follows a “social model.”

This means that we will not be licensed to administer intravenous or transdermal medication, or provide other medical treatments.

Participants requiring oral medication during program hours are eligible to attend, provided they are able to take this medication on their own with verbal prompts and supervision.

All participants’ oral medications will be kept in a locked cabinet during the day, and trained staff will provide this medication to the participant and log its administration.

Yes, we do admit participants who require oral or topical medication during the day.

Oral and topical medication needs will be identified during the enrollment process and incorporated into a participant care plan.

Medications will be stored by the Program Director in a located cabinet. Medications will be administered to each participant and logged per their care plan regimen.