D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans

{ "sidebar" : "<p>Dignified service and quality care in a homelike environment full of activity is what the&nbsp;D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans offers to former service members. Located in the beautiful city of Marquette near the shores of Lake Superior, the Jacobetti Home provides top-notch medical and nursing care, an activities program that is second to none, as well as domiciliary care services.</p>\n<p>The Jacobetti Home has an extensive professional staff of physicians, nurses, social workers, dietitians and recreational therapy aides, all working to make veterans&rsquo; stays pleasant. An in-house pharmacy, rehabilitation therapy, pastoral care and specialty clinics, such as dental and vision care, are also available. In addition, members have countless opportunities to participate in spiritual, social, recreational and educational activities, both on-site and in the surrounding communities, on a daily basis.</p>", "sections" : [ { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<p>The D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans can accommodate individuals with a range of care needs. Options include:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Domiciliary Unit - Serves the individual requiring a structured environment.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Skilled Nursing Care - Serves the individual requiring long-term care or rehabilitation needs.</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Memory Care Unit - Serves the individual who is ambulatory, but suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other dementia. This 26-bed unit provides a structured program and environment to assure members suffering from dementia remain ambulatory and independent for as long as possible.</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>The Jacobetti Home offers physician coverage as well as the following services: pharmacy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, rehabilitation (in-patient), mental health, social work, routine dental examination, speech therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory services, recreation therapy, EKG and specialty clinics.<br /><br />Additional services such as podiatry, dental services and vision services are available on a fee-for-service basis.&nbsp;The amount of the monthly payment is based on income, expenses, marital status and assets. Staff will assist members in applying for pensions, Social Security, VA, and long-term care insurance payments.<br /><br /><a title=\"Learn more about&nbsp;D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans&nbsp;application policies and fees.&nbsp;\" href=\"../a/Application-Policies-and-Fees\" target=\"_blank\" data-cke-saved-href=\"/a/Application-Policies-and-Fees\">Learn more about&nbsp;D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans&nbsp;application policies and fees</a>.</p>" } ], "headline" : "Medical Care" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<p>There is never a shortage of things to do at the Jacobetti Home.&nbsp;Popular outings include sporting events at nearby Northern Michigan University, swimming at the YMCA, bowling at Ishpeming Lanes, shopping trips, concerts, theatrical productions, picnics and visits to historical and scenic locations. Area veterans and civic organizations also invite members to fish, play bingo, share a meal or participate in parades and other patriotic events.<br /><br />Many in-home activities are also available including bingo, movies, performances by area musicians, singers, comedians and choral groups, educational presentations, board games with tournament events, painting classes and a quilting/sewing/knitting group.<br /><br />Daily offerings include a wood shop, ceramics shop, puzzle room and greenhouse. During fall and winter, pizza parties and social gatherings with NMU sports teams provide members a chance to meet the players they have been watching all season.</p>\n<p><a title=\"Jacobetti Activities\" href=\"../documents/DJ Jacobetti August Activities\" target=\"_blank\">A monthly calendar of events</a> and <a title=\"Jacobetti menu\" href=\"../documents/DJ Jacobetti August Menu\" target=\"_blank\">dietary menu</a> are distributed to members, posted on bulletin boards throughout the Home and shown on the in-house TV channel. Additionally, daily activities are announced over the Home's public address system three times a day to remind members what is on that day's agenda.&nbsp;<br /><br />In addition, religious services are offered each week for various denominations.&nbsp;</p>" } ], "headline" : "Activities" }, { "type" : "", "subsections" : [ { "image" : "", "headline" : "", "contentImage" : null, "content" : "<p>The Home is fortunate to have a very large and diverse volunteer program comprised of several veterans groups, civic organizations, college students and community members. These volunteers help enhance and maintain the highest quality of life for members.<br /><br />The following organizations support the Home through our Volunteer Services Program:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>American Legion and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>American Veterans and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Disabled American Veterans and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Marine Corp League and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Michigan Elks Association and Lady Elks</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Military Order of the Cootie and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Military Order of the Purple Heart and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Vietnam Veterans and Auxiliary</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<p>There are numerous opportunities to volunteer at the Jacobetti Home, from attending sporting events and shopping trips with members to playing cards and games to serving as readers and writers.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information about volunteering at the Home, contact the Activities Director at 906-226-3576, ext. 396.</p>" } ], "headline" : "Volunteering at Jacobetti Home" } ] }