JCA Blog / By JCA / October 21, 2024
by Edward C. Baig, AARP Whomever you intend to vote for, the potential to spread election disinformation is highly troubling, more so in this burgeoning age of generative artificial intelligence (AI), the type of AI that can churn out words, computer code, pictures and video based on text or other prompts from a user. Seismic advancements …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / October 8, 2024
by Sheldon Reid for HelpGuide.org Facing discrimination because of your age can affect your mental and physical health, self-esteem, and finances. But there are ways to challenge ageism in both the workplace and in daily life. What is ageism? Ageism involves stereotyping or discriminating against people based on their age and can occur both in …
JCA Blog / By JCA / October 2, 2024
Wednesday | Oct. 23 | 11 a.m. to noon | via Zoom Montgomery County Police Detective Sean Petty will share the latest news on senior fraud in Montgomery County. He and his colleagues from the Financial Crimes Section of the Montgomery County Police Department recently arrested several fraudsters operating a complicated scam involving government imposters …
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / October 1, 2024
Getting Financial Affairs in Order – Trusted Contacts and Beneficiaries by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC®, FIDUCIARY I met with a client in her 70s who had recently gone from working full-time to part-time. She finally had some time to get her financial affairs in order. We decided to consolidate several of her retirement accounts from …
JCA Blog / By JCA / September 27, 2024
by Gabrielle Lichterman for Woman’s World Retirement is a well-earned point in life, but for some people, ceasing work entirely is not the ideal path. Whether you crave more structure in your daily life, want to keep busy with things you’re passionate about, are looking for some extra income or all of the above, you’re …
JCA Blog / By JCA / September 26, 2024
from NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA) While many older adults value the independence of driving, changes that happen with age may alter a person’s ability to drive safely. You may notice driving becoming more difficult over time for yourself or for your loved ones. Changes in health, including medical conditions or injuries, also may …
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 4, 2024
by Miranda M. Riva for NCOA As we age, our homes should continue to be a place where we feel safe, secure, and comfortable. But research shows the exact opposite is sometimes true. A 2014 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found 28.7% of adults over the age of 65 reported falling …
Holy Cross announces its 2024 Virtual Evidence-Based Workshops. To register, call 301-754-8800. Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop Participants who have fibromyalgia, post stroke pain, neuropathic pain, or other causes are welcome to attend this workshop to learn new ways to manage chronic pain, pace activities, improve nutrition and have a better understanding of the mind/body …
JCA Blog / By JCA / September 3, 2024
by Jon Marcus, AARP While some people are afraid that technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation could cost them their jobs, new research suggests a much happier alliance between technology and workers — particularly older workers. These studies argue that new tech could be harnessed to reduce physical demands, slowing the effects of …
KC Blog / By JCA / September 3, 2024
Join Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care for a free Caregiver Camp every Tuesday in October. The multi-week series aims to educate and provide resources for family and spousal caregivers of older adults who are living with Alzheimer’s or related neurocognitive impairments. Tuesday in October from 10:30am to 12pm Darnestown Presbyterian …
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