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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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Call a Boomer Payphone Connects Students to Seniors

April 28, 2026

by Camille Bugayong for BU Today When Maria Jaynes picks up the phone in her senior living facility in Reno, Nev., she is eager to chat. Today, it’s 78 degrees in Reno, she tells me. The 73-year-old has been looking forward to speaking with the “Zoomers,” who have been calling since biotech start-up Matter Neuroscience …

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The Surprising Ways Caring for My Dad Made Me a Better Parent

April 24, 2026

by Courtney E. Martin When I moved my family of four—husband and two daughters, seven and nine at the time—in with my parents, I knew that I was taking on a lot. I also knew that I wasn’t alone. In fact, one in four adults in their 40s and 50s is doing “sandwich generation caregiving.” …

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Does Medicare Pay For Home Health Care?

April 22, 2026

By Feliz Selga for Specialized Community Healthcare Caring for an aging loved one comes with many questions, and one of the biggest is about cost. Many families ask, “Will Medicare help pay for home health care?” The truth is, it can, but only under certain circumstances. Understanding these details can make a world of difference …

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