KC Blog / By JCA / July 7, 2023
From CNN, by Meg Tirrell, Nadia Kounang and Tami Luhby (CNN )— The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday [July 6, 2023] granted traditional full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday that it …
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KC Blog / By JCA / July 6, 2023
Webinar: SmithLife Homecare is hosting a free online seminar on respite care to help you take a break from caregiving with The Arc Montgomery County July 19, 2023, 11:00 am. If assistance is essential and you are over sixty, respite coordination from SmithLife Homecare and The ARC Montgomery County can provide free support for a …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 30, 2023
This summer, Montgomery County Parks is offering a variety of events for county residents aged 55 and better. Get outside and get moving! Some events are free and others have a fee. Registration is required for all. >>See the list of summer events
JCA Blog, KC club / By JCA / June 30, 2023
If you’re a senior aged 60 and older, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners. Need help joining a class? Call the free Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495 >> See …
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 26, 2023
Suburban Hospital Senior Shape is an exercise program for the 55+ population designed to improve and maintain balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength through various fitness classes. The program includes weight training, aerobics/strength and stretch, stability ball, flexible strength, advanced weight training, and advanced aerobic/strength and stretch exercises. All classes are taught by certified …
by Deb Hipp for Forbes Adult day care centers and programs provide a safe, secure setting for older adults who need supervision during the day or who would benefit from additional social engagement outside their home. “The main benefit of adult day care is delaying or preventing the move to a long-term residential care facility …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 23, 2023
from The Arc of Montgomery County If you reside in Montgomery County and are an unpaid, primary caregiver for a frail senior citizen, living in the same household, you may apply for respite coordination from The Arc Montgomery County. The respite program can provide short-term relief for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or sometimes longer. However, respite …
JCA Blog, News / By JCA / June 15, 2023
What would a more perfect healthcare and social care delivery system for older adults look like? Howard Gleckman, immediate past president of JCA, an Urban Institute Fellow, journalist, and the author of Caring for Our Parents, talks about where seniors now get care, who pays for it, how to plan for care an elder may …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 2, 2023
by Patrick J. Kiger, AARP How to spot early indicators that your loved one may have Alzheimer’s or dementia It’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with memory, cognition and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. …
KC Blog / By JCA / May 24, 2023
The Alzheimer’s Association is offering three virtual programs this summer. Co-sponsored by JCA, each program will consist of a presentation followed by participant sharing. An ongoing care partner support group will be offered to participants. For more information, contact Colleen Kemp, 301-255-4203 Virtual programs for summer 2023: Effective Communication Strategies | Tuesday, June 13 | …
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