The 2000 Demographic Study of Seattle's Jewish population found that there are 6,600 Jewish seniors out of 37,200 Jews total in the area. Our senior community is active: groups gather for social, educational, philanthropic and religious events. Excellent services are available for those who need assistance.

If you would like to receive a copy of our Get Connected Packet, please fill out our Sign-up form. For more information please email outreach@jewishinseattle.org or call (206) 774-2210.

Below are a few agency resources that may be of interest. Please visit our WWW links page for more sites, and the Guide to Jewish Washington for information on the many organizations in this area.

• Stroum Jewish Community Center - 206-232-7115, Patti Fell - Senior Programs on Mercer Island and in the North End. Call for more information.
• Jewish Family Service – 206-461-3240, Aging and Adult Programs - Programs are designed to ensure dignified, independent lifestyles in the context of familial and communal support. Call for more information.
  
• Kline Galland Center - 206-725-8800

• Polack Adult Day Center - provides social, recreational, and health services to improve the quality of life and to prevent premature institutionalization.
  
• The Summit at First Hill – 206-652-4444 – retirement community living.
  
• Caroline Kline Galland Home is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility for adults who are unable to live independently. The Home provides a Jewish cultural and religious nursing home environment that seeks to promote maximum physical and mental health.
  
• Council House – 206-323-0344 – active retirement living.
  
• Adult Jewish Learning– 206-774-2218, JEC@JewishInSeattle.org – Continue your Jewish learning.