Since 1913, the Jewish Family Service of Akron has served the greater Akron and Summit County community. In 2009, in response to the increasing aging of the community, JFS core programs became specialized to meet the unique needs of both seniors and the adults who care for them.

Adult Behavioral Health Services
Arts and Culture
Socialization & Outreach
Silver J Ticket for older adults
Holocaust Survivor Support

Your support helps ensure that JFS Akron will continue to help individuals and families face life’s challenges far into the future.

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September 25:  INFORMED DECISION MAKING: A GUIDE FOR CARE PARTNERS

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series Caring for someone with a serious or chronic illness ofteninvolves making important — and sometimes difficult —decisions. This presentation will explore what informed decision making truly means and how care partners can approach choices with confidence and clarity. We’ll discuss how to communicate goals of care, what to consider […]
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August 28:   Spirituality & Dementia

JFSA Brain Health & Wellness Series This heartfelt presentation explores the profound challenges and spiritual realities surrounding dementia from a Jewish perspective. Using stories, Torah teachings, and ethical insights, it highlights how memory loss affects identity but does not diminish the divine soul within each person. It emphasizes the enduring presence of the soul, the […]
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SEPTEMBER 2: SEE THE USA: DO NOT PASS GO

Hungry? You’ve come to the right state with the most diners per capita of anywhere else in the USA. We can also thank a flood for creating a sweet treat. Did you know the fictional city that makes up the Monopoly board is based on a real place in today’s state visit? Free to participate. […]
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