Growing up in Baghdad, Ali has always been fascinated by the fashion industry. His family owned a manufacturing facility that produced clothing for several major labels, and he always assumed he would take over the family business one day. Focused on gentleman’s fashion, Ali studied design in Istanbul and Lebanon before returning home to Iraq in the early 2000’s; right …
Five Books to Read Before College
There is nothing more freeing than the last day of school each June, when months of laziness, long sunny days and lack of responsibility abound. Perhaps, sports, work and other commitments increasingly encroach upon the sacred institution of summer vacation, but nonetheless, the end of the school year evokes joy among students and educators alike. We’ve asked Erin Heakin, our Career …
Keeping Seniors Active with PALS
As part of Older Americans Month, we wanted to highlight how access to reliable and safe transportation can help seniors continue to #AgeOutLoud once they are no longer able to drive themselves. Most of us equate driving with a sense of freedom and independence. We’re able to hop into a car and go wherever we want to go, whenever we …
Giving Seniors Freedom of Mobility through PALS Senior Transportation Services
If your parents or grandparents have given up the car keys, you may find yourself taking time off work to shuttle them to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other places. That can be tough when you need to save your sick days to tend to the rest of your family’s health needs. However, the benefits of your loved one having …
Should your child take a gap year?
Here’s what curious high school seniors and their perplexed parents need to know about taking a year off before starting college. There is a growing trend for students to take a year off between their high school graduation and the start of their college career, which has been termed a “gap year.” Gap years are commonplace especially in Europe and …
Caregiver Travel: 5 Tips for Summer Road Trips with an Aging Loved One
Now that that spring has finally arrived in Kentuckiana, many families are beginning to prepare for summer vacation. If you are a caregiver, traveling with the person, you care for can cause increased anxiety. Even if you are only planning a short distance trip, the logistics and safety concerns caregivers can make travel seem impossible. What can you do to …
Helping older Americans find meaningful employment
While many people think of older adults as retirees, the truth is millions of Americans aged 65+ work full or part-time jobs every day. The reasons they work are varied, but for many, it is a matter of necessity in order to remain financially secure and independent. Others work to stay active and engaged in their communities. However, an AARP …
Older Americans Month 2017: Age Out Loud
Getting older doesn’t mean what it used to. For many aging Americans, it is a phase of life where interests, goals, and dreams can get a new or second start. Today, aging is about eliminating outdated perceptions and living the way that suits you best. Take Barbara Hillary, for example. A nurse for 55 years who dreamed of travel, at …
Meet a past MOSIAC Awards honoree: Paul Diaz
Paul Diaz is a first generation Cuban-American was honored in 2013 for his outstanding achievements in the Healthcare and the community. He grew up in Miami, where he spent many hours at the hospital where his mother worked to support his family as an office worker. His grandfather was a surgeon in Cuba. He believes he inherited traits from both …
Volunteer Spotlight: Carole Goldberg, Linda Goodman, Melanie Fadel, Dara Cohen and Patsy O’Brien
The JFCS Food Pantry is a vital resource available for JFCS clients. Thanks to the generosity of people throughout the community, our volunteers process more than 80 thousand pounds of food per year, which helps to feed more than 150 people each month. This service would be impossible without volunteers like Carole Goldberg, Melanie Fadel, Linda Goodman, Dara Cohen and …