Author: Beri Kravitz

JCA Insights, April 2026

Uncategorized / By Beri Kravitz / April 29, 2026

A Word From Shane JSSA and JCA Announce Transformational Merger to Expand Services for Older Adults Across the Greater Washington Region  I am pleased to tell you about some exciting news at JCA. The JCA and JSSA boards have agreed to merge our organizations. JSSA is the trusted nonprofit community health and social wellness agency. …

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JCA Insights, March 2026

Uncategorized / By Beri Kravitz / March 29, 2026

A Word From Shane Improving Health in Montgomery County In Montgomery County, the “cost of living” is often a “cost of health.” For many of our neighbors, staying healthy isn’t just about visiting a doctor; it’s about having a warm home and a full plate. Our new Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) directly targets these social …

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JCA Insights, February 2026

Uncategorized / By Beri Kravitz / February 28, 2026

A Word From Shane Honoring the Caregivers Caregiver Appreciation Day is next week. On March 3, we honor the millions of family members, friends, and professionals who care to older adults, the chronically ill, and the disabled. It is a day to recognize the compassion and sacrifice involved in caring for our loved ones in need. …

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JCA Insights, January 2026

Uncategorized / By Beri Kravitz / January 29, 2026

A Word From Shane JCA Informs About Scam Prevention For more than 50 years, people have turned to JCA as an advocate and guide on the issues that matter to older adults and their families. We are honored by this trust and work every day to provide our community with education and practical information about …

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JCA Kensington Clubs Caregiver Coping Speaker Series Fall 2024

KC Blog / By Beri Kravitz / September 4, 2024

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Join us by Zoom for these caregiver coping webinars each month this fall. All webinars can be accessed through this zoom link or with the following: Meeting ID: 777 162 3920 Password: 535850 Bruce Willis Brought Aphasia Into the Spotlight…So Let’s Talk About Communication Strategies with Language Loss in Dementia! Jessica Parker, M.A.,CCC-SLP Jessica Parker …

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SCSEP Participants Reflect on Black History Month

News / By Beri Kravitz / February 21, 2023

Black History Month

Several SCSEP (Senior Community Service Employment Program) participants were asked to express their points of view on Black History Month. These SCSEP jobseekers are on an amazing journey to finding their dream job. Please keep reading for their thoughtful and insightful commentary. Juliet Ceesay has worked with JCA SHIP. Effective February 20th, Juliet is a …

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Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / January 30, 2023

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Identifying Research Gaps and Opportunities to Improve the Care, Services, and Support of Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers The 2023 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit will build on progress of the previous Summits to review research progress, highlight innovative and promising research, and identify remaining unmet research needs with input from the research …

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A New Year’s Resolution With Lasting Impact – Complete Your Will

JCA Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / January 9, 2023

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Many New Year’s resolutions are made only to be broken after a short time. There is one thing you can do that will have a lasting impact⁠—make (or complete) your will. You may find it uncomfortable to think about, but we all will leave this world at some point. Leaving a will is a gift …

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Building Your Circle of Care – Webinar for Caregivers

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / December 28, 2022

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Surviving dementia care is harder than outsiders realize. Your loved one will receive care, but what about the time before care is required? Preparing for and building your circle of support and assistance are critical for your health. During this webinar, we will discuss how to build that circle for yourself or others. Featuring Guest …

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See Me at the Smithsonian this Winter

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / December 28, 2022

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See Me at the Smithsonian is pleased to announce the following dementia-friendly program dates in January and February: Wednesday, January 4th at 2:00p ET with Access Smithsonian Wednesday, January 18th at 2:00p ET with the National Museum of American History Wednesday, February 1st at 2:00p ET with the National Portrait Gallery Wednesday, February 15th at 2:00p …

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Announcing a Transformational Merger

JSSA and Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) Announce Transformational Merger to Expand Services for Older Adults Across the Greater Washington

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