JCA Blog / By JCA / January 13, 2026
from Being Patient From movement and meals to sleep, social connection, and stress reduction, research shows small, consistent habits can support long-term cognitive health. As another year begins, many people reset their priorities around health. For brain health in particular, decades of research continue to show that lifestyle habits can shape memory, thinking, and overall …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / January 12, 2026
by Trisha Pasricha, MD for the Washington Post There are several science-based ways to lower your risk of dementia — but one especially fun option might surprise you: Dancing. Dancing combines some of the best elements known to be associated with longevity: exercise, creativity, balance and social connection. You’re investing the same time as walking or other exercise activities but may be getting …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 7, 2026
By Deirdre van Dyk, for AARP Avoid fraud with careful research and knowing the 9 warning signs that a contractor might be a scammer If you are a homeowner, you may have experienced someone showing up at your door offering to do work for you. They might say they happened to be driving by and noticed …
JCA Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / January 7, 2026
by Jake Rossen for Mental Floss Aging isn’t a bad thing—it’s something we’ll all do, if we’re lucky. Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts. Like, how much sleep do older people really need? And, is it dangerous for them to partake in hanky panky? Let’s take a close …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 5, 2026
Social media is a great way to stay in touch with and have fun with friends and family members. From time to time, you may be asked to take a fun quiz – perhaps a personality test, a quick survey to find out which celebrity you are most like, or something similar. While they may seem …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 2, 2026
A Calling to Care for Others “Everyone knows someone who has dementia,” declared Joyce Schneider, who went on to list her mother and a very close friend as her loved ones who received the devastating diagnosis. It became a call to action for Schneider, which led her to a new career at the Jewish Council for …
Montgomery County Just Made Bus Rides Free—But Is This Transit Revolution Built to Last? by Dustin Fox for Fox Homes blog Fare-free public transportation is no longer a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, has made it real. As of this [July], residents can now ride all Ride On buses without paying a single cent. It’s …
from NCOA AI scams use artificial intelligence tools to target consumers in very sophisticated and personalized ways. Unlike traditional scams, which tend to rely on generic or poorly executed tactics, AI allows criminals to create websites, emails, and impersonations that are startlingly authentic and believable. With AI, scammers can quickly launch fraud campaigns on a massive …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 29, 2025
by Meeri Kim for the Washington Post Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By analyzing brain activity data, the researchers found that engaging in creative pursuits of all kinds is …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 28, 2025
Job-search training that gets results When Evita Smedley was laid off from her nonprofit job, she had many doubts. It had been years since she last applied for a position, and at 63 years old, she wondered how difficult it would be. She remembered hearing about the Jewish Council for the Aging’s Career Gateway program, which offers …
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