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Home Safety for Older Adults: A Comprehensive Guide
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 Evidence-Based Workshops
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 4, 2024
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 …
AI Could Lead to New Roles for Older Workers
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 …
Free Caregiver Camp
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 …
Online Scams Targeting Older Adults
JCA Blog / By JCA / August 28, 2024
Older people are especially vulnerable to online scams. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), roughly $3.4 billion in total fraud losses were reported by Americans over age 60 in 2023, up 11% from 2022. The average loss per case was nearly $34,000. Why are seniors at higher risk for scams? Although many are barely …
Updated: Virtual Matter of Balance Workshop
KC Blog / By JCA / August 22, 2024
*Due to a website update, the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance has lost any registrations made before August 1. The current class is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist or notifications for future workshops: rto@marymount.edu. Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, …
Six Ways a Simple Eye Exam Could Save Your Life
JCA Blog / By JCA / August 9, 2024
from the National Council on Aging Did you know that an ophthalmologist can help you keep an eye on your overall health? In fact, an ophthalmologist—a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care—may be the first to detect if you’re at risk for a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening conditions. That’s because …
Beware The Hype About That Alzheimer’s Blood Test
JCA Blog / By JCA / August 7, 2024
by Howard Gleckman, senior fellow at the Urban Institute and former JCA President The idea that a simple blood can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease is getting an enormous amount of attention. And someday, these tests may have important benefits. But before you run to your doctor demanding a blood draw, keep in mind that this test has …
Shingles Vaccines May Reduce Dementia Risk
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / August 6, 2024
Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest by Brenda Goodman, CNN Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of US adults have had chickenpox and are at risk for shingles; both are caused by the …
August ’24 Senior Resources Guide: Sexually Transmitted Diseases
JCA Blog / By JCA / August 5, 2024
by Suzanne Pollak, senior writer for JCA, for the Washington Jewish Week Staying Safe from Sexually Transmitted Diseases Older Americans are being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases in numbers higher than ever. The real increases are even higher as not everyone knows they are infected or is ever tested. In the Jewish Council for the …
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