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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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Tariffs Impact on Medicine and Healthcare

April 17, 2025

How Will Trump’s Tariffs Impact Medicine and Healthcare? — It’s a mess of confusion and angst, sources say by Cheryl Clark, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Amid all of the confusion and noise about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs will impact medical supplies and patient care — which products, which countries, how much, and for how long — there …

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When — And How — to Ask For Help at Home

April 9, 2025

By Margaret Foster for the Beacon Most people want to stay in their own homes as they age: Nearly 80% of older adults say they prefer to age in place, according to AARP.   But when cooking, yardwork, and stairs become too much trouble, who do you ask for help?  Dozens of home healthcare companies exist …

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17 Factors Affect Your Risk for Dementia, Stroke and Depression

April 9, 2025

By Kristen Rogers, CNN More than 55 million people worldwide have dementia, a number expected to nearly triple by 2050. Deaths from strokes may double by the same year, and 10% to 20% of adults experience depression later in life. While the numbers are striking, there’s a growing body of evidence showing that many of these cases may not be genetically fated, …

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