This web seminar is part of the “Conversations with GIA” Series, sponsored by Grantmakers in Aging.
PLEASE NOTE: CEUs are not available for this web seminar.
After witnessing the darkest period of the last century and demonstrating the resiliency of the human spirit, many Holocaust survivors built a new life in the United States, raised families and enriched our country. Others struggled to overcome the physical and emotional traumas from previous deprivation. Today most Holocaust survivors are in their 80s and 90s, and one in four lives in poverty. They are at risk for poor physical and mental health and social isolation. For most, the ability to age in place in their homes and communities is critical, as unfamiliar surroundings and constraints on individual choice can trigger traumatic reactions. Recognizing that survivors’ needs vary greatly based on their experiences in concentration camps, living in hiding or under the constant threat of violence, service providers must display particular care and cultural competency. Participants will explore programs helping Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, and learn methods that can apply to other survivors of persecution.
Presenters:
Jenni Frumer, CEO, Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Yuliya Gaydayenko, senior director of Older Adult Services, Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit, Mich.
Shelley Rood, director, Jewish Federations of North America, Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care, New York, NY.