The Rose

Rose is a proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Before the pandemic, Rose exercised daily, wrote poetry, and participated in art classes. It was a typical day for Rose, dancing with her friends at the senior center when she felt something was off. Later, her doctor confirmed that she had kidney cancer.

Rose had previously received help from a JASA social worker and knew that when she reached out again, JASA would come through. A JASA social worker and nurse team worked closely with Rose and her family, helping with doctor appointments and care coordination as well as ensuring that her medications were up to date. Rose says that JASA is a blessing. She gets emotional whenever she thinks about her JASA nurse and social worker - they’ve been there for her best days and her worst days.

“I had cancer and got connected to JASA. JASA provided me with a social worker and a nurse - and they are my blessing. They communicated with my doctors and my son. They mean so much to me and have been there for me through thick and thin. Because of the wonderful JASA staff, I am now the happiest person. I am doing things that I like to do again.”

This necklace is handmade with love and care by JASA seniors. Treat yourself today and support older New Yorkers!