JCA Blog / By JCA / November 18, 2025
by Julie Williams for News Channel 3 (Kalamazoo, MI) The Phantom Hacker scam can target anyone. There are three parts to it, and that’s part of why the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) says it’s so convincing. One: The scammers pretend to be tech support and will convince you they’re helping you fix a problem or …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / November 17, 2025
by Paula Span for the New York Times Many older Americans shun an identity that could bring helpful accommodations, improve care and provide community. A recent national poll has shown how often older adults feel that they are not disabled despite ample evidence to the contrary. The survey looked at nearly 3,000 Americans aged 50 and older …
JCA Blog / By JCA / November 12, 2025
On a sweltering, 100-degree morning in Tempe, Ariz., Roger Weinreber made his way across the street from his apartment to the woodworking studio on the campus of Arizona State University. A handful of the class’s 11 students had already gathered, and he walked around, chatting with them. But Mr. Weinreber isn’t a student. He’s their …
KC Blog / By JCA / November 10, 2025
November is National Caregiving Month The National Family Caregiver Support Program invites you to a week of powerful, informative, and uplifting events for caregivers. Friday, Nov. 14, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Julz Abate and Ruth Kershner, Respite programs and other Resources for Caregiving Join Zoom Meeting Monday, Nov. 17, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm …
JCA Blog / By JCA / November 10, 2025
The Montgomery County Food Council and the Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience have published lists of resources for food-insecure county residents. Food Assistance Resource Center: Call 301.818.3614 or email SNAP@mocofoodcouncil.org to reach a Food Resource Specialist. For more information or to refer a resident for assistance, visit https://mocofoodcouncil.org/snapoutreach/ Food Assistance Resource Map *Many distributions are “Appointment …
JCA Blog / By JCA / November 6, 2025
by Suzanne Pollak, JCA senior writer Baby boomers feel more comfortable shopping and doing tasks in person, but they are using digital media more and more every day. They may not check their smartphones as frequently as their younger counterparts, but many are checking their phones when they first get up and are quickly overcoming …
JCA Blog / By JCA / November 5, 2025
from the National Council on the Aging While many openings are posted online and in trade publications, at least 70% are never advertised. This is what’s called the “hidden job market.” The best way to find opportunities in this unseen market is by building and growing your professional network. In fact, it just may be the …
Bubbes volunteer to do what they do best: Counsel troubled souls Why crowds of young professionals have been lining up to get advice — and hugs — from other people’s bubbes. by Sophia Solano for the Washington Post Sandy Bonner expected the relationship questions. When the 70-year-old volunteered to put in a few shifts this …
JCA Blog / By JCA / October 29, 2025
from NCOA For America’s retirees, Social Security is a vital safety net. But it was never intended to be our only source of income after leaving the workforce. In reality, Social Security is only designed to replace about 40% of pre-retirement income. This leaves a big gap for everyday costs like housing, groceries, and health …
Uncategorized / By JCA / October 28, 2025
Research on Parkinson’s is revealing several risk factors related to our lifestyles and environment, and you can act on some of them. by Meeri Kim for the Washington Post Parkinson’s disease, once considered relatively rare, is now one of the most common neurological disorders in the world, and the second most common after Alzheimer’s disease. The …
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