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March 24, 2026
by Ken Altucker for USA Today Home care and assisted living costs for older adults and people with disabilities have surged over the past five years, straining affordability for middle-class families who struggle to pick up the tab, AARP said in a March 12 report. The AARP report said the cost of the most common type …
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March 23, 2026
by Suzanne Pollak, JCA senior writer Everyone has been told not to share personal information with strangers or give money for a scenario that seems too good to be true. Yet during 2024, scammers stole $12.5 billion from Americans, according to the Federal Trade Commission. It actually is even worse, because some victims are just too embarrassed or ashamed and don’t report what …
Staying independent and connected through transportation Jewish Council for the Aging’s Connect-A-Ride (CAR) is a free service that helps Montgomery County seniors and adults of all ages with disabilities find the transportation they need. Certified Information and Mobility Specialists provide callers with tailored transportation options and help with schedules, benefits, and eligibility requirements. While mobility specialists don’t provide transportation, they …
