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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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November ’25 Senior Resources Guide: Life with a Digital Assist

November 6, 2025

by Suzanne Pollak, JCA senior writer Baby boomers feel more comfortable shopping and doing tasks in person, but they are using digital media more and more every day. They may not check their smartphones as frequently as their younger counterparts, but many are checking their phones when they first get up and are quickly overcoming …

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8 Tips for Professional Networking as an Older Adult

November 5, 2025

from the National Council on the Aging While many openings are posted online and in trade publications, at least 70% are never advertised. This is what’s called the “hidden job market.” The best way to find opportunities in this unseen market is by building and growing your professional network. In fact, it just may be the …

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Bubbes Counsel troubled souls

November 5, 2025

Bubbes volunteer to do what they do best: Counsel troubled souls Why crowds of young professionals have been lining up to get advice — and hugs — from other people’s bubbes. by Sophia Solano for the Washington Post Sandy Bonner expected the relationship questions. When the 70-year-old volunteered to put in a few shifts this …

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