Seniors At Home

10/02/2026

With a heat advisory in place for this weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area, it's important to remember hot weather can cause hyperthermia—a collective term for illnesses including heat stroke, as well as swelling, dizziness, cramps, or exhaustion caused by high temperatures. Older adults are especially susceptible to these conditions.

Here are seven ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from the heat:

1. Seek out air-conditioning. If your loved one doesn't have AC at home, contact your local health department or senior center to find air-conditioned spaces that are open to the public.

2. Avoid using the stove or oven. These appliances heat up indoor spaces fast. It's a great time for salads or sandwiches!

3. Dress for the heat. Loose, lightweight clothing breathes best. Outdoors, add a hat, sunglasses, and other sun protection.

4. Stay hydrated. Remind them to drink more water than usual, and not to wait until they feel thirsty. When in doubt, they can ask their doctor how much water is right for them.

5. Reduce activity levels. Save strenuous walks for cooler days, and make sure they're getting enough rest.

6. Stay in touch. Heat-induced illness can cause confusion or even loss of consciousness. Check on your older loved one twice a day during extremely hot weather.

7. Stay informed. Watch the local news for extreme heat alerts so you can plan ahead together.

The San Francisco Public Library has cooling centers available. Visit sfpl.org/services/cooling-centers for locations near you or a loved one.

04/22/2026

Seniors At Home has been nominated by readers as a finalist in SFGATE's “Best of Bay Area 2026” awards.

We’re honored to be included among so many incredible organizations serving the Bay Area.

If you’d like to support Seniors At Home, daily voting is open through May 5:
• Visit: www.sfgate.com/best/vote
• Go to 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵→ 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲
• Vote for 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲

We would greatly appreciate your vote. Recognition from the community like this helps expand access to care, so more older adults can remain safe, supported, and comfortable at home.

02/25/2026

Memory Cafe—Seniors At Home’s supportive social program for individuals experiencing memory loss and their caregivers—offers participants the opportunity to connect and share new experiences together.

Community outings like our visits with the pups of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to finding foster and forever homes for senior dogs, create moments of comfort and a gentle break from the everyday.

Thanks to our friends at Muttville for making these moments possible!

02/25/2026

Please join us for this presentation by Dr. Catherine Madison, Seniors At Home staff neurologist, hosted in partnership with the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco

Anosognosia is a common dementia condition where one lacks awareness of one’s illness. Understanding this concept changes how we communicate with our loved ones and plan for our own future. Get advice on ways to provide optimal support.

🗓️ Wednesday, March 18 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
📍JCCSF | 3200 California St., San Francisco
🔗 Free registration required (link below)

https://www.jccsf.org/event/understanding-anosognosia-hidden-barrier-in-dementia-care/

02/18/2026

We have grown accustomed to getting quick answers to many of our medical questions. But diagnosing a form of dementia is not that simple.

This relates to many factors, including the very gradual onset of brain damage (over decades!), the variable reserve capacity in our brains, as well as the variety of symptoms related to different protein changes and to which regions in the brain they damage.

Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist with JFCS' Seniors At Home, writes about the clinical process for diagnosing dementia in 𝘉𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵.

Despite advances in biomarkers, a doctor explains why diagnosing Alzheimer’s still requires thorough clinical evaluation and follow-up.

01/06/2026

Over the holidays, JFCS Holiday Outreach volunteer Arnie visited JFCS client, Lydia Goldberg, to make sure she had everything she needed to celebrate Hanukkah this year.

Lydia is an extraordinary person who has lived through times when having access to necessities was far from guaranteed—she is currently writing a memoir about her experiences during the N**i blockade of Leningrad.

Visits like this are one small but meaningful part of the care and connection JFCS volunteers provide to people in our community year-round.

Can we get some love for Arnie and Lydia in the comments?

12/24/2025

𝗦𝗙 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝙊𝙡𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙙𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙬𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙝𝙤𝙗𝙗𝙮—𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙮𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙜𝙚

"Our brains are hard-wired for novelty, and so we have to keep offering our brains different things, but with aging, our brain does take longer to process information. We can't take it from a fire hose anymore, but new should still get a steady-drip watering system of new things that we're trying and learning." —Dr. Catherine Madison, Neurologist for JFCS' Seniors At Home.

Read the full article at the link:

What's largely considered a solitary activity can improve communication skills and strengthen empathy and compassion, say experts in mental health and geriatric care.

11/26/2025

JFCS' Seniors At Home takes a very forward-thinking approach to healthy aging. Mind Sharpener is a new program that puts cutting-edge neuroscience into practice while helping older adults understand how brain health connects to their daily lives, from preventing falls to maintaining independence.

"I define healthy aging as being very well informed and then planning for everything," explains Andrea Korsunsky, Director of Care Management at Seniors At Home.

This is cognitive wellness reimagined—not as reactive care, but as empowering education that helps older adults maintain vitality for years to come.

11/24/2025

For the past five years, Jeanne has called Rhoda Goldman Plaza—JFCS’ vibrant assisted living community—home. She prizes her independence, so when some tasks became challenging, the care team introduced her to Seniors At Home’s Personal Assistant Services.

Jeanne has found more than help from her Personal Assistant, Q Miller; she’s found a friend. Q helps with calendar and home organization, errands, and appointments—but most importantly, brings laughter and companionship.

“I laugh a lot more,” Jeanne says. “I’m happier, and even my plants are happier, when Q’s here. I miss her when she’s not!”

11/18/2025

We’re delighted to share that readers of the J. The Jewish News of Northern California have recognized Seniors At Home and Rhoda Goldman Plaza with top honors in the 2025 J. Readers’ Choice poll!

⭐️ Best In-Home Care for Seniors: Seniors At Home
⭐️ Best Jewish Residence for Seniors: Rhoda Goldman Plaza
⭐️ Best Charitable Organization: Jewish Family and Children's Services