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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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Financial Assistance for Family Caregivers

November 26, 2024

by Julie B. Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder, RubyWell There are dozens of ways that family caregivers can save money on caregiving expenses. Now learn where you can find money. This is money that already exists and can be used to help cover caregiving costs. The first step is knowing where to look for it. Three great places to start …

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Worry Less and Age Better with BenefitsCheckUp

November 15, 2024

from NCOA (National Council on Aging) BenefitsCheckUp® is the nation’s most comprehensive online tool to connect older adults and people with disabilities to benefits assistance. The service makes it easy to see if you may be eligible—and then help you find out where to apply online or how to get help from a benefits counselor. …

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How Group Fitness Can Improve Your Mental Health

November 13, 2024

by Cheryl Haines for Next Avenue Often overlooked and less discussed, mental health benefits of exercise are potentially even more significant than physical benefits. Admit it. When someone mentions “group exercise,” you think of fluorescent sweatbands, leotards with leg warmers, and Tina Turner blaring on a boombox. Perhaps you attended and happily donned your own …

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