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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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Hiring Discrimination Lawsuit Claiming Ageism

January 14, 2026

by Sheila Callaham for Forbes A federal court has authorized—and notice is now being distributed to—potential opt-in plaintiffs in a closely watched hiring discrimination lawsuit, one that could become the largest collective action in U.S. history. The ruling stems from the legal proceedings in Mobley v. Workday, Inc., a 2023 federal court case in Northern California …

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Boomers Are Tidying Up to Spare Their Kids

January 13, 2026

These boomers tried caring for parents. Now they’re tidying up to spare their kids. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are taking steps to ensure their children aren’t left with the financial and emotional toll of caretaking. by Shannon Jajmabadi for the Washington Post Baby boomers and Gen Xers are decluttering their houses, sifting through paperwork …

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7 New Year’s Resolutions for Better Brain Health

January 13, 2026

from Being Patient From movement and meals to sleep, social connection, and stress reduction, research shows small, consistent habits can support long-term cognitive health. As another year begins, many people reset their priorities around health. For brain health in particular, decades of research continue to show that lifestyle habits can shape memory, thinking, and overall …

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