JCA Blog / By JCA / March 20, 2025
by Suzanne Pollak, JCA Senior Writer, for the Washington Jewish Week When Joe Biden left the presidency, he was 82 years old. He was followed by President Donald Trump, who started his four-year term at the age of 78. Dick Van Dyke is still dancing, and he recently turned 99. He sure puts on a …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / March 19, 2025
by Howard Gleckman, from his blog on howardgleckman.com Despite his vow to close the US borders to nearly all immigrants and deport millions of others, President-elect Trump says he’ll continue special H-1B work visas for tech workers. That decision came in response to some of his Silicon Valley supporters, who insist foreign labor is critical because there …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 26, 2025
from the National Council on Aging Between the hassle of filing a return and anxiety about owing money, tax season is not everyone’s favorite time of year. What makes it even more stressful? The looming threat of tax refund scams. Tax-related scams are on the rise. In 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Criminal Investigation (CI) unit …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 25, 2025
from the National Council on Aging If you’re wondering “Is home health care covered under Medicare Part A or B?”, the answer is yes—it’s covered under both. Under Medicare Part B, you qualify for home health care if you’re homebound and require skilled care—even if you haven’t been previously hospitalized. In certain cases, such as …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 19, 2025
Montgomery County Public Libraries is collaborating with the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) Heyman Interages Center for Read Across America Week, which this year is from March 2nd to 7th, 2025. The JCA and MCPL invite families with children of all ages to join us to share in their love of books. Events for …
JCA Blog, KC Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / February 17, 2025
By Kaitlin Sullivan and Jessica Herzberg for NBC News Older studies estimated a lower risk of dementia. According to new research, the number of people living with the disease in the U.S. is expected to double by 2060. The risk of developing dementia may be much higher than previously thought, a study published Monday in the journal Nature Medicine has found. Older …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 17, 2025
by Scott M. Dougan for the Beacon The intricacies of tax planning are a critical component of your overall retirement strategy. Minimizing taxes in retirement isn’t just about reducing today’s tax bill — it’s about ensuring that your hard-earned money lasts longer and that you can draw from your assets efficiently. By applying a logical, …
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / February 16, 2025
from the Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. Read on to learn symptoms and ways to avoid burnout. 10 symptoms of caregiver stress Denial about …
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / February 13, 2025
from the Family Caregiver Alliance One of the first tasks a caregivers will face is managing the medications of their family member or friend. There are several steps to this process and the complexity will vary depending on the cognitive capabilities of the person under care. The first step is to round up all the …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 29, 2025
by our partners at Buried in Work Holographic will: Why you need more than just a handwritten will Are you considering creating a holographic will? In this article, we will explore why having more than just a handwritten will is essential. From the legal implications to the practical considerations, we will delve into the reasons …
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