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At the bottom of this page, you will find three buttons and a running display of news and posts from the JCA newsfeed and blogs. Visit the JCA blog “Information for the Sandwich Generation” for news you can use about aging, resources, and staying active and connected. The Kensington Clubs blog shares news about Kensington Club activities, dementia care, caregiver support, and community events. As always, you can filter and search for topics of interest in our complete newsfeed, News & Events.

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How to Navigate Long Term Support Services

December 11, 2025

by Nicole Howell for NCOA If you or someone you know needs help with everyday activities like eating, cooking, driving, or getting dressed, you can benefit from access to long-term support services. These services help to address a person’s specific support needs, either at home or in an assisted facility. Long Term Support Services, or …

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Experts weigh in on Taking Social Security at 62

December 9, 2025

by Kerry Hannon for Yahoo Finance Longstanding advice holds that it’s better to wait until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits. Take your Social Security at 62. That’s the buzzy advice blowing up on TikTok and YouTube. Droves of “finfluencers,” as these social media personalities doling out financial tips are called, have been posting videos and …

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A Longevity Expert’s 5 Tips for Aging Well

December 9, 2025

by Mohana Ravindranath for the New York Times In his new book, “Super Agers,” the cardiologist Dr. Eric Topol argues that we now have the tools to age better than our predecessors. About two decades ago, a California research team observed a striking phenomenon: While a majority of older adults have at least two chronic …

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