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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.

10th Annual KC Art Show Was Best Yet

January 13, 2025

Jan. 13 was a great day at JCA. During our 10th annual art show, our members at Parklawn, Germantown and White Oak got to show off their work to family, friends, two members of the Montgomery County Council and JCA staff, volunteers and board of directors.

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Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness

December 26, 2024

from the National Council on Aging Regular exercise can help older adults stay independent and prevent many health problems that come with age. NCOA helps community organizations offer fun and proven programs that keep seniors moving. The CDC Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends two types of physical activity each week to improve health—aerobic and muscle-strengthening. Experts …

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Scammed – Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud

December 18, 2024

Scammed-How a con man stole a woman’s life’s savings Earlier this month, The Washington Post ran a series of articles about a Rockville woman who was scammed out of her life savings. In “Scammed,” a seven-part series, personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary deconstructs how one woman lost her life’s savings to a government impersonation scam. …

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