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Heyman Interages Center (View Details)

Hundreds of Interages volunteers age 50 and better tutor and mentor students from Pre-K through high school to help them improve academically, socially and emotionally as hundreds of student volunteers build bridges with older adults in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult day programs. Intergenerational Resource Center help profess...

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults, High School Aged Youth, Middle School Aged Youth, Primary School Age Children, Immigrants

Services

Intergenerational Programs

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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JCA CONNECT-A-RIDE (View Details)

Disseminates free information about the cost, eligibility and availability of transportation resources in Montgomery County, MD, Arlington and Fairfax, VA, Counties. Program specialists link callers to rides that meet their special needs.

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults, Frail Elderly, Functional Disabilities

Services

Transportation, Specialized Information and Referral

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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JCA Senior HelpLine (View Details)

A free service tailored to the needs of seniors that provides information about local resources including senior centers, nursing homes, in-home services and adult day care and more.

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults

Services

Specialized Information and Referral, Information Lines

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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JCA HomeCare Resource Center (View Details)

Provides information on home care issues and services for older people and their caregivers in the Greater Washington Metropolitan Area.

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults

Services

Specialized Information and Referral

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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JCA Senior Community Service Employment Program (View Details)

Dual purpose is to provide paid, part-time (20 hours per week) hands-on job training at Host Agencies and to promote transition to unsubsidized employment. Individuals are assigned to train in local government or non-profit agencies. SCSEP offers free computer classes and job search assistance through partnership with Workforce Montgomery One-Stop ...

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults, Low Income, Unemployed Individuals

Services

Senior Community Service Employment Programs

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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JCA Senior Tech (View Details)

Computer skills classes in five centers in MD and VA. The courses range from basic to advanced, using Windows 7 and Microsoft 8.1 operating systems and high-speed Internet service. The classes are small and hands-on. They are taught by volunteers and students have the opportunity to go to free assisted practice sessions as well.

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults

Services

Computer and Related Technology Classes

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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Ride Smart (View Details)

A Free public transit travel training workshop for Montgomery County residents ages 50+. A two-part training workshop helps you learn how to travel to destinations of your choice using Metro Bus, Metro Rail, and Ride On. Day 1 is the in-classroom workshop, with lunch provided FREE. Day 2 is a group ride on Metro Bus and Metro Rail for groups of 2...

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults

Services

Transportation

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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The Career Gateway (View Details)

The Career Gateway is a training program to help Montgomery County residents age 50 and over who are looking for a job. Participants will receive individual attention in small classes over two weeks in this 30 hour course and a long-term mentor to assist after the conclusion of the course. Course includes: job market overview; job-search techni...

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults, Middle Income

Services

Prejob Guidance

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Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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The Harold & Rose Kramer Center on Transportation (View Details)

Serves the Misler Adult Day Center with wheelchair-accessible buses;provides rides to the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington; trips to grocery stores in designated areas; rents buses to individuals or groups for other purposes.

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults

Services

Transportation

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White Oak Community Recreation Center
1700 April Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852
Damascus Senior Center
9701 Main Street
Damascus, MD 20872
Long Branch Senior Center
8700 Piney Branch Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Misler Adult Day Center
1801 East Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
Holiday Park Senior Center
3950 Ferrara Drive
Wheaton, MD 20906
Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
1000 Forest Glen Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901

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The Misler Adult Day Center (View Details)

A structured environment for seniors who need enhanced daytime support in a safe environment. Offers stimulating activities, socialization, lunch, handicapped-accessible transportation. Physical, occupational and speech therapies are available with physician's orders. Caregiver support groups are also available at no charge to anyone wishing to a...

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington

Target Population

Older Adults, Frail Elderly, Alzheimer's Disease

Services

Adult Day Program Centers, Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups

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Misler Adult Day Center
1801 East Jefferson Street
Rockville, MD 20852
Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
12320 Parklawn Drive
Rockville, MD 20852

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The Samuel J. Gorlitz Kensington Club (View Details)

The Kensington Club is a social day program designed to meet the needs of adults in the early stages of diagnosed memory loss. The Club provides a relaxed and accepting environment in which members develop friendships while enjoying a variety of stimulating cognitive and physical activities. The program also includes local field trips and guest s...

Organization: Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington