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THAT’S AGING

JAA IS A PLACE WHERE OLDER ADULTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO AGE AT THEIR OWN PACE, IN WAYS THAT
BEST SUIT THEIR LIFESTYLE AND THEIR NEEDS.

As our seniors move through the later stages of life, we are there to assist them every step of the way. At JAA,
we honor and respect every individual, every journey, no matter where it takes us. The stories of the people we
care for are as unique as they are vibrant. A sampling of these gems is available at jaapgh.org/stories.

Aging means discovering new talents Aging means being independent and Aging means owning our personal Aging means we remain who we are
and sharing our creativity. Deep shaping reality through our own power and growing beyond perceived even when we appear to be different
down, we find that we are poets, choices. It means maintaining our limitations. It means enjoying our than we have been in the past. It
photographers, and sculptors. When dignity, relying on ourselves to live as physical health and keeping our means doing things we have always
we discover these innate passions, we please. Meet Kathleen, a British bodies in motion. As we move loved and, when we do, bringing forth
we bring joy and meaning to our lives World War II veteran who calls The through time and space, we create unique talents that amaze not only
and those around us. Meet Mimie, New Riverview Apartments home. vitality by bringing our gifts of health ourselves but also those who thought
a resident of Weinberg Terrace who Caught in a whirlwind of renovations to the community. Meet Betty and they might have lost us. Meet Ruth
found a love of painting later in life. to her apartment building, Kathleen Alexis, two in harmony with aquatic who has blossomed at the AHAVA
Today her apartment is her art studio remains steadfast, grateful for those therapy at the JCC. Staying well is Memory Care Residence & Center
and the walls of Weinberg Terrace are who keep her secure, happy, and Betty’s priority, with Alexis there to of Excellence. Through creative self-
a gallery of her masterpieces. healthy. be sure she does. expression, her inner self delights
all who know and love her.
That’s aging. Creatively. That’s aging. Independently. That’s Aging. Powerfully. That’s Aging. As Ourselves.

6 THE JEWISH ASSOCIATION ON AGING