Jewish Values
for Positive Aging
CJE SeniorLife Helps Older Adults and Their Families Live Well
Welcome to CJE SeniorLife
How Can We Help?
At CJE SeniorLife (CJE), we are passionate about serving older adults and those who love and care for them. For more than 50 years, we have offered a variety of services to meet the diverse needs and preferences of our clients, whether they live in our CJE communities or in their own homes. We empower older adults and their families to enjoy life to the fullest, with dignity and independence.
Our mission, vision and values guide our work every day. We listen to our clients and their families, and tailor our services to their unique situations, while adopting a holistic approach of collaborative and comprehensive care. Through our Hub for Care Coordination, our expert and compassionate staff applies an individualized approach with access to a full range of programs and services.
To learn more about how we can help you or your loved ones, please call 773.508.1000. We look forward to hearing from you.
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES
Caring Community
At CJE SeniorLife, we help older adults by carefully assessing their needs and expertly pairing them with CJE services and programs or our trusted network of professional partners. We have brought more innovative community-based services into the Chicago area than other providers of senior care, serving nearly 25,000 adults and their families each year.
WAYS TO HELP
Make a difference at CJE SeniorLife by giving your time, resources, or financial support
Donate
Make a Gift
CJE SeniorLife helps older adults live better EVERY DAY by providing enriching programs and vital services. We’ve been a leader in senior care for more than 50 years and we have no plans of stopping so we need your support.
VOLUNTEER
Get Involved
Hundreds of valued volunteers share their time and talents each year with our CJE SeniorLife community. Volunteer opportunities range from assembling and delivering meals to leading music programs or visiting residents and clients. Our goal is to make volunteering the best experience possible for everyone—especially you!
Thank You for Participating in Our Day for a Great Cause!
Save the Date
2026 CELEBRATE CJE
Tuesday, October 13, 2026 • Evening
Featuring Entertainer Hershey Felder
Contact Us
Welcome to CJE SeniorLife.
At CJE SeniorLife, we’re committed to providing compassionate care, a full-range of essential services, and high-quality programs for seniors and their families. Our constant goal is to enhance quality of life and facilitate independence of older adults while offering caregiver information and support options.
Please call 773.508.1000 or submit the contact form to the right and someone from CJE will be in touch shortly.
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FACEBOOK POSTS
Open Enrollment is the time to compare Medicare plan options for the coming year. Join CJE’s SHIP Counselors (Senior Health Insurance Program) to learn about the comparison process, key deadlines, and how reviewing your coverage may help you find a plan that better suits your healthcare needs and budget. This presentation is designed for both individuals who are newly eligible for Medicare and those who currently have Medicare and would like to learn more about their coverage options.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
1–2:30pm
Registration required: cje.net/medicare-series-part-one/
Emanuel Congregation
5959 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
Light snacks provided
Free parking is limited.
#cjemetro #medicare2026
We were pleased to host the NASW-IL Older Adults Shared Interest Group Summer Meet-Up at Delighter this week. The gathering brought together social workers who specialize in aging for an evening of networking, conversation, and connection. Thank you to everyone who joined us, including several current and former CJE colleagues and interns who continue to make an impact in the field of aging services.
NASW-Illinois Chapter #jewishvaluesforpositiveaging
There's still time to register for our next Impacts & Insights! Our quarterly series shines a spotlight on how CJE SeniorLife is innovating and adapting to meet the evolving needs of older adults in our community.
Thursday, August 13, 2026 • Noon–1pm Central Time • Zoom
Registration required: cje.net/cje-impact-insights-a-quarterly-stakeholder-update/
Solo Aging by Choice or by Chance
Attendees will gain insight into the unique challenges of aging alone and explore innovative strategies that help older adults stay connected and maintain independence. Speakers will share how CJE supports individuals by connecting them to essential resources, including counseling, benefits, food and financial assistance, housing, transportation, and healthcare, while offering guidance on aging services and planning for the future.
Featured Speakers
Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW
Clinical Director of Community Services
Annie Schloen, LCSW, CMC
Manager, Care Management Services
#soloaging
