activities · 19
what they do
direct service · 19
- Assisting with Care Option Identification Senior Transition Support ServicesProvides assistance to family and friends in identifying appropriate care options for older adults, helping them navigate available services.
- Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOrganizes various social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings to local attractions, celebratory events, and programs that encourage social interaction and creative arts engagement.
- Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOrganizes and hosts a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings, celebratory events, creative arts engagement, and collaborative programs to foster social connection.
- Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOrganizes and hosts a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings to local attractions, celebratory events, and programs that encourage social interaction and creative arts engagement.
- Facilitating Social and Recreational Activities for Seniors Resident-Led Social & Recreational ProgrammingOrganizes and hosts a variety of social, recreational, and educational activities for clients and residents, including outings, celebratory events, collaborative programs, and opportunities for creative arts engagement.
- Hosting Religious Services Virtual & In-Person Shabbat ServicesHosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, for residents and their extended community.
- Hosting Religious Services Virtual & In-Person Shabbat ServicesHosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, to provide religious observance opportunities for residents and their families.
- Hosting Religious Services Virtual & In-Person Shabbat ServicesHosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, to provide spiritual support and community for residents and their families.
- Hosting Religious Services Virtual & In-Person Shabbat ServicesHosts weekly Shabbat Morning services, accessible both in-person and remotely via Zoom, to foster spiritual connection among residents and their families.
- Operating a Continuing Care Retirement Community Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesOperates a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Tucson, AZ, providing a range of services for older adults including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living.
- Operating a Continuing Care Retirement Community Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesOperates a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that provides a range of services for older adults, including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living, with facilities like Rubin Assisted Living and Besserman Independent Living Apartments.
- Operating a Continuing Care Retirement Community Continuing Care Retirement CommunitiesOperates a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Tucson, providing a range of services for older adults including short-term and long-term rehabilitation, independent living, and assisted living, with a focus on kosher living.
- Providing Information and ToursOffers assistance to families and friends in identifying appropriate care options for older adults and provides in-person tours of its facilities by appointment, along with mailed brochures upon request.
- Providing Information and Tours for Prospective ClientsOffers assistance to families and friends in identifying appropriate care options for older adults, and provides in-person tours of its facilities by appointment, as well as mailed brochures upon request.
- Providing Information and Tours for Senior CareOffers assistance to families in identifying appropriate care options for older adults and provides in-person tours of its facilities by appointment, along with mailed brochures.
- Providing Kosher Catering Services Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesOffers kosher catering services for various events including Shabbat, holidays, special events, kiddushes, break-fasts, family dinners, and Passover Seders, with specific pricing for Passover meals.
- Providing Kosher Catering Services Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesOffers kosher catering services for various events, including Shabbat, holidays, special events, kiddushes, break-fasts, family dinners, and Passover Seders, with specific pricing for Passover meals.
- Providing Kosher Catering and Meals Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesOffers kosher catering services for various events including Shabbat, holidays, and special occasions, and provides specific Passover Seder and dinner meals.
- Providing Kosher Catering and Meals Kosher Meal & Catering ServicesOffers kosher catering services for various events including Shabbat, holidays, and special occasions, and provides specific holiday meals such as Passover Seder and dinners.
strategies · 23
how they think
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- Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial RehabilitationThe organization employs the Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, which prioritizes member participation over traditional patient treatment, fostering a sense of community and empowerment.
- Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial RehabilitationThe organization utilizes the Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, which prioritizes member participation over traditional patient treatment approaches.
- Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial RehabilitationThe organization employs the Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, which prioritizes member participation over traditional patient treatment, fostering a sense of community and ownership.
- Clubhouse Model of Psychosocial Rehabilitation Clubhouse_ModelImplements the Clubhouse Model, which fosters recovery and engagement by emphasizing member participation, community, and mutual support rather than traditional patient treatment frameworks.
- Direct outreach and community engagement direct_mail_outreachUses direct mail outreach to disseminate information about services and engage seniors and families in available care options.
- Human-Centered and Person-Centered Care human-centered_careThe organization approaches senior care through a human-centered and person-centered lens, emphasizing dignity, safety, and individual needs, informed by expertise in gerontology and dementia care. This philosophy guides leadership in facility growth and transformation.
- Human-Centered and Person-Centered Care human-centered_careThe organization approaches senior care through a human-centered lens, informed by gerontology and dementia care expertise, emphasizing dignity, safety, and person-centered care to improve outcomes for residents and families.
- Human-centered, person-centered care model person-centered_careApproaches senior care through a human-centered and person-centered philosophy that emphasizes dignity, safety, and individual needs, informed by gerontology and dementia care expertise to improve resident and family outcomes.
- Intergenerational Connection and Programming intergenerational_careThe organization emphasizes emotional connection and intergenerational relationships as part of care delivery, facilitating these connections through structured programs that pair youth groups with senior residents.
- Intergenerational Connection and Programming intergenerational_careThe organization emphasizes emotional connection and intergenerational relationships as a core component of care delivery, facilitating these connections through structured programs that pair youth groups with senior residents.
- Intergenerational care and programming intergenerational_programmingStrengthens emotional well-being through structured intergenerational relationships and programs like 'Better Together,' which connect youth groups with senior residents to foster mutual joy and connection.
- Joyful Movement for Well-being joyful_movement_approachThe organization promotes physical and mental well-being in seniors through accessible and enjoyable movement activities, recognizing the importance of engaging and positive experiences for health.
- Joyful Movement for Well-being joyful_movement_approachThe organization promotes physical and mental well-being in seniors through accessible and enjoyable movement activities, such as yoga, strength training, and walking.
- Joyful movement for holistic senior wellness joyful_movement_approachPromotes physical and mental well-being among seniors through accessible, enjoyable movement activities such as yoga, strength training, and walking, designed to support healthy aging.
- Operational Excellence in Senior Care operational excellence in senior careThe organization focuses on building strong teams, stabilizing complex organizations, and improving outcomes for residents and families in skilled nursing and senior care facilities.
- Operational excellence in senior care management operational_excellenceFocuses on building strong teams and stabilizing complex senior care organizations to ensure high-quality care delivery and positive outcomes during growth and transformation.
- Personalized Care Navigation care_navigationThe organization provides personalized care navigation support to assist families in making informed decisions regarding aging care options.
- Personalized care navigation and family support care_navigationProvides individualized care navigation services to empower families with guidance and information for making informed decisions about aging care options.
- Relationship-Centered Engagement relationship-centered_careThe organization utilizes collaborative, relationship-centered programming to engage older adults in meaningful activities, fostering connections and promoting well-being.
- Strategic growth informed by family and community needs values-driven_strategic_growthGuides expansion and service development using Jewish values and insights from personal family experiences with long-distance elder care to address gaps in kosher senior care.
- Values-Driven Strategic Growth and Care faith-based_careThe organization's strategic decisions and care delivery are guided by Jewish values such as tikkun olam, tzedakah, and chesed, ensuring compassionate care and a comprehensive continuum of services. This includes operating as a kosher facility and offering faith-inclusive programming.
- Values-Driven and Faith-Based Care faith-based_careThe organization delivers compassionate care guided by Jewish values (tikkun olam, tzedakah, chesed) and uses these values to guide strategic decisions in expanding services and operating as a kosher facility. They also offer faith-inclusive programming.
- Values-driven, faith-based care guided by Jewish principles faith-based_careDelivers compassionate care rooted in Jewish values such as tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (justice/charity), and chesed (loving-kindness), with kosher operations under rabbinic supervision, while maintaining interfaith inclusivity.
named programs · 18
what they call their work
Adult Day Care
Provides day programs for dementia, developmentally disabled, and medically frail adults
Adventure Bus Outreach Program
Organizes community outings and excursions for residents to promote engagement and social connection
Adventure Bus Outreach program
Outreach program involving outings for residents.
Assisted Living
Offers supportive housing and personal care services for seniors in the Rubin Assisted Living Neighborhood
Better Together Intergenerational Program
Fosters connections between youth and seniors through art, storytelling, and shared activities, including partnerships with BBYO and Tucson Hebrew Academy
Better Together Program
Intergenerational program fostering connections between youth (e.g., BBYO, Tucson Hebrew Academy students) and Handmaker residents through activities like art and writing.
Dementia Adult Day Care
Day care services for adults with dementia.
Dementia Skilled Nursing Care
Specialized skilled nursing care for individuals with dementia.
Developmentally Disabled Adult Day Care
Day care services for developmentally disabled adults.
Independent Living
Provides self-sufficient housing options for seniors in the Besserman Independent Living Apartments
Long Term Skilled Nursing Care
Skilled nursing care for residents needing extended medical and personal support.
Mae's Kosher Kitchen
Provides kosher meals and catering services for Shabbat, holidays, and other special occasions, overseen by Rabbi Yossi Shemtov of Chabad Tucson.
Mae’s Kosher Kitchen
Provides kosher meals for residents and offers kosher catering to the broader community for Shabbat, holidays, and special events
Medically Frail Adult Day Care
Day care services for medically frail adults.
Post-Hospital Rehabilitation
Provides short-term rehabilitative care for individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies
Shabbat Morning Service
Weekly Shabbat services held at Handmaker, accessible virtually via Zoom.
Shabbat and Holiday Spiritual Services
Hosts weekly Shabbat morning services, Shabbat dinners, Torah study, and holiday celebrations such as Passover Seders, open to all faiths
Skilled Nursing Care
Offers long-term, dementia, and medically frail care in a skilled nursing environment
relationships · 14
who they work with
- BAYADA Home Health Care Partner — Partner organization providing home health care services
- BBYO Partner — Collaborates with BBYO on the 'Better Together' intergenerational program that connects youth with senior residents.
- Banner University Medical Center Partner — Partner healthcare provider
- Carondelet Partner — Partner healthcare provider
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Government — Government agency related to funding and regulatory support for aging services
- Chabad Tucson Partner — Rabbinic oversight for kosher operations provided by Rabbi Yossi Shemtov of Chabad Tucson.
- JCF Partner — Partner organization linked from Handmaker's website
- JFCS of Southern Arizona Partner — Partner organization providing social and aging services
- Jewish community of Tucson Partner — Recognized as a stakeholder and served population within Handmaker's mission and service scope.
- Pima Council on Aging Partner — Partner organization providing aging-related resources
- Reid Park Zoo Partner — Collaborates with Handmaker to provide behind-the-scenes tours as part of client programming.
- SandRuby Partner — SandRuby is a member of the Handmaker family of services and is supported through the Handmaker-affiliated SandRuby Community Fund.
- Tucson Medical Center Partner — Partner healthcare provider
- broader community of Tucson Partner — Recognized as a stakeholder and served population, reflecting Handmaker's non-sectarian service commitment.