KC Blog / By JCA / September 1, 2022
Support groups provide a place for friends and family to share valuable information, caregiving tips and concerns throughout the Alzheimer’s journey. If you are considering attending a support group, note that schedules and times change occasionally. Please contact the facilitator before attending a group to obtain zoom links or other information about the group. These …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / August 30, 2022
by Ronna Borenstein-Levy, JCA BOARD PRESIDENT Growing older is a blessing we should not take for granted. But what is it like to be “old” in America in the 21st century? According to the National Council on Aging, more than 15 million adults over 65 are economically insecure, with incomes below 200 percent of the federal …
KC Blog / By JCA / August 24, 2022
By Debbie Sokobin, Next Chapter Concierge Moving can be physically and emotionally taxing at ANY age. The impetus to launch my company, Next Chapter Concierge, came after helping my parents move out of their home of 48 years. It is so hard to part with items that you have collected over time, only to find …
JCA Blog, KC Blog, News / By JCA / August 22, 2022
For older adults at risk of dementia, regular exercise from light stretching to rigorous aerobics can help slow memory and thinking decline, a new study shows. Alzheimer’s researchers said the findings are from a late-stage trial measuring exercise as a potential remedy for people with mild cognitive decline. And they described it as a new …
KC Blog / By JCA / August 17, 2022
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you may be wondering how to cope with swearing and other bad or foul language; words that can be shocking when they come from the mouth of a family member or friend who has never spoken like that. Let’s take a look at why …
JCA Blog, News / By JCA / July 1, 2022
(from The Beacon) By Jackie Stewart More than 12 million adults age 40 and older suffer from vision impairment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is expected to double by 2050 as baby boomers get older. “Visual acuity deteriorates for many of us as we age,” said Gregg Ratkovic, president …
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