Blog / By JCA / May 28, 2024
by Cara Everett, MS, RDN, LDN for the National Council on Aging Hearing loss is a common condition in older adults, affecting 68% of Americans in their 70s and 90% in their 80s and older. It not only limits a person’s ability to communicate, but also increases the risk of significant health conditions, like dementia, depression, and anxiety. In …
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Blog / By JCA / May 26, 2024
by Kate Ashford for the Beacon Now that retirement spans more years than ever, you might need to rethink how you envision that stage of your life. Although Americans are retiring a little later than they did 30 years ago, they’re also living longer. Retirement isn’t a blip on the life radar — it’s a …
Blog / By JCA / May 22, 2024
from the Center for Workforce Inclusion A competitive job market means it’s critical to put your best foot forward, starting with writing a great resume. The most common resume format is chronological, which doesn’t always highlight the diverse skills that older workers and people with non-traditional backgrounds offer. Opting for a skills-based resume instead allows …
A May 16, 2024 article in the Washington Post, Senior-care referral site ‘A Place for Mom’ stays mum on neglect, exposes the popular search site, A Place for Mom, as a paid advertising site. While their homepage claims “unbiased recommendations,” interviews and records show skewed testimonials and overlooked violations. The Post reviewed inspection reports and …
Blog / By JCA / May 21, 2024
In our latest video, we highlight participants from the Heyman Interages Center, the Kensington Clubs, and SCSEP (Senior Community Service Empoyment Program). Each of the participants interviewed shows what JCA does best.
Blog / By JCA / May 6, 2024
The Maryland Accessible Telecommunications program provides Maryland residents with an opportunity to apply for free telecommunications equipment to independently make or receive calls. Any Maryland resident (age three or older) who has difficulty using a standard telephone is invited to apply. Even if you do not qualify for equipment provided from the State, you may …
Blog / By JCA / May 5, 2024
by Gary A. Officer, Founder and CEO of Center for Workforce Inclusion Fears of Economic Insecurity Anchored within this Presidential election cycle are the fears and aspirations of key demographic groups who – broadly speaking – will determine the electoral outcome. The four demographic groups are The Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Gen Xers (1965-1980), Millennials (1980-1996), …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / May 2, 2024
from CBS Mornings, by Lisa Ling, Analisa Novak, Shannon Luibrand Across the United States, an estimated 53 million people are unpaid caregivers, many of whom, like Ty Lewis, are part of the “sandwich generation” — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents. Lewis, a social media influencer, sought support from her followers by sharing her experiences …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / April 22, 2024
Did you know sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can strike anyone, anywhere? Join us for live and interactive discussion to learn everything from the warning signs to prevention strategies. Real-Life Stories Critical signs/symptoms Open Q&A Apr 24, 2024 12:00 PM A Positive Aging program with Brooke DeSantis, Love for Lochlin Foundation and Jackie Duda, …
Blog / By JCA / April 19, 2024
By Philip Bendheim, director of the International Board of Overseers at Yad Sarah Know Their Value In one day, Chava David, 80, can experience a range of emotions as she volunteers in the Shaare Zedek Medical Center branch of Yad Sarah, Israel’s largest medical nonprofit. In one moment, she finds herself crying with the distressed …
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