JCC Global Hub: Aging with Grace
in partnership with Jewish Care, UK
What:
The Dr. Mark Ramer JCC Global Hubs are cohort-based online courses for human resource development and capacity building. A series of 6 webinars, each one 1.5 hours long, together with JCC leaders from around the globe.
The Hubs are communities of practice that provide a platform for ongoing training, collaborative learning, sharing best practices, problem-solving, intellectual enrichment, and inspiration.
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When:
A series of 6 bi-weekly webinars, each one 1.5 hours long.
Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. NY time/ 6:00 p.m. Israel time.
Starting date: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
End date: Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Registration is now closed.
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Language: English, simultaneous translation to Russian and Spanish upon request
Target Audience: JCC Executive Directors, JCC professionals and lay leaders who work with seniors.
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Why:
It is well known that as a society we are living much longer thanks to improved living conditions and health care. While being able to reach old age is something to be thankful for, in many ways, there are several challenges facing the elderly, which we all need to pay more attention to. In today’s reality, many seniors continue to work while others are looking for meaning and relevance. In addition, there are challenges of physical and mental health for the individual, the family, and the society.
In this Hub we will explore successful and innovative models of working with seniors from around the world and ways to better engage and serve the senior population.
For this Hub, JCC Global partnered with Jewish Care, UK- a JCC Global long-time partner that is the largest health and social care organization serving the Jewish community in London and the South East, and with Eshel-JDC.
Cost: $120 per person or $240 per JCC sending up to 3 participants
For communities in need, subsidies will be available upon request.
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Goals:
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Develop a global network of JCC staff and lay leaders working with seniors from around the world.
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Study best practices from around the world as a source of enrichment and inspiration.
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Create a safe space to share and collaborate as a way to elevate the field.
Outline of the virtual meetings:
1. Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Getting to know each other and articulate Hub expectations.
Who are our seniors and what is the role of the adult/senior JCC staff person?
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2. Wednesday, January 25, 2023
60 is the new…. – how to create a sense of belonging, self-worth and meaning while utilizing expertise and experience.
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3. Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Addressing dementia in a holistic way.
4. Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Jewish education, not only for children; How Jewish education can stay relevant and intriguing.
5. Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Building multi-generational, vibrant and healthy communities with and for seniors
6. Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Let’s join hands- what can a global network of Jewish adult/senior workers accomplish?
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