Collat Jewish Family Services

10/23/2026

6 in 10 family caregivers are also employed, and nearly half of working caregivers report work disruptions like arriving late, leaving early, or changing their work schedule because of caregiving responsibilities.

For many people, the workday doesn't end when they leave work.

That's when the caregiving shift begins.

If that sounds like your life, you don't have to manage it all on your own.

CJFS offers caregiver support, guidance, and resources to help you navigate your responsibilities while making time for your own well-being.

Contact us at 205-879-3438 for support.

10/23/2026

WEDNESDAY AT THE J
We know you might appreciate a little help decompressing after campaign season, so stop by The J on Wednesday for a hike, a bit of canine therapy, Zumba, yoga, and even some professional counseling courtesy of CJFS. And you can count on snacks beverages and community all day long!

We're opening our doors and inviting everyone inside for a post-election day of peace, self-care, and community.

10/23/2026

Hello, fall! 🎃🍂

We’re celebrating the first day of the season with a little creativity! One of our AIM artists hand-drew these pumpkins, and her participants brought them to life with watercolor.

We love seeing how a simple seasonal art activity can spark creativity, connection, and a little extra joy — and every pumpkin turned out completely unique. 🧡

Here’s to a colorful start to fall!

10/21/2026

One person was never meant to do everything.

CJFS’s Building a Care Team program helps caregivers identify the support they need, learn how to ask for it, and create a plan for sharing responsibilities.

With guidance from CJFS, caregivers can turn a circle of people who want to help into a care team with clear, practical ways to show up.

Because there’s an important difference between “I have people who would probably help” and “I have people who know exactly how to help.”

Building a care team doesn’t make you less committed to the person you love. It helps give you the energy and stamina to keep being there for them.

You don’t have to figure out how to do it alone. CJFS can help you build a team that works for you and your family.

10/19/2026

CJFS CARES provides enrichment, socialization and meaningful activities for adults living with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, the effects of stroke, and other memory and movement disorders.

For spouses and care partners, CARES provides something important, too: time.

Time to run an errand without worrying. Have lunch with a friend. Go to an appointment. Rest.

Or simply have a few hours when you aren't responsible for someone else's care.

Respite isn't abandoning your role as a caregiver. It's helping make that role sustainable.

10/16/2026

63 million Americans are caregivers. That's nearly 1 in every 4 adults.

And caregiving doesn't come with one job description.

It's the spouse managing medications. The daughter making doctor's appointments. The brother handling finances. The friend bringing meals. The neighbor checking in every morning.

If you're regularly helping someone navigate aging, illness, or disability, you're part of a very large community.

And support is available for you, too.

10/15/2026

Maybe Mom seems more forgetful lately.

Maybe your spouse is struggling with things they used to do independently.

Maybe an older friend or relative has started relying on you more and more.

You know something has changed. You just don’t know what to do about it.

CJFS Senior Solutions is your trusted first call. We’ll help you understand what’s changing, identify practical next steps and create a clear plan for what comes next.

You don’t need to have the answers before you call. That’s why we’re here.

Call 205-879-3438.

10/14/2026

"Is it safe for Mom to live alone?"

"What services does my husband need?"

"How long can I keep doing this by myself?"

"Where do we even start?"

Every family's situation is different.

CJFS Senior Solutions provides personalized support for aging adults and their families. We help assess needs, coordinate services, connect you with trusted local resources, and create a clear plan designed to help your loved one remain independent for as long as possible.

Sometimes the first step is simply having someone knowledgeable to call.

Contact us at 205-879-3438 for support.