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The Added Burden of LGBTQ+ Caregivers

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 30, 2024

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by Joel G. Anderson for Fortune LGBTQ+ caregivers carry an added burden of isolation, stigma, and lack of support that can harm their physical and mental health. Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers …

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Why You Most Likely Need a Digital Will

Blog / By JCA / July 30, 2024

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By Jim Miller for the Beacon If you spend much time online, adding to your estate plan a separate digital will — which provides a list of your digital assets — would be extremely helpful to your loved ones when you die. It will also help protect your privacy.   The term “digital assets” refers …

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Not Everyone Can Afford to Age in Place

Blog / By JCA / July 24, 2024

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by Anne D’Innocenzio for the Beacon A vast majority of adults over age 50 prefer the idea of remaining in their own residences as long as possible, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll.   But staying put is becoming less of a choice. Some baby boomers and older members of Generation X are locked into …

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Why I Don’t Like Individual Stocks

Blog / By JCA / July 23, 2024

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Why I Don’t Like Individual Stocks by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC® When I was 15 or 16 years old, the hot pick in the stock market was Polaroid, makers of the instant camera.  Each day, I watched my mother and stepfather follow the value of their shares in the newspaper.  One day I asked if …

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10 Tips for Senior Summer Safety

Blog / By JCA / July 17, 2024

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by Carol Phipps for Creative Home Therapy Summer months are great for increasing exercise and activity. Warm, dry weather tends to be gentler on bones and joints of seniors. Longer daylight makes it safer to enjoy outdoor activities. Many seniors enjoy walking and hiking, and the summer months are great for that. There are many …

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Money-Saving Tips for Family Caregivers

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 2, 2024

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Julie B. Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder, RubyWell It takes more than love and commitment to care for an aging parent or family member. Any family caregiver can tell you that it also takes money. At first, you might not notice the incidental costs of the gasoline that gets you to and from their doctor appointments …

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How to Spot Facebook Marketplace Scams

Blog / By JCA / July 2, 2024

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by Patrick J. Kiger for AARP While Facebook Marketplace is a good place to find just about anything you might be looking to buy, the site’s popularity also attracts criminals who use a variety of scams to steal shoppers’ money, including peddling wares they never actually send. Sellers, too, are often inundated by messages from …

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Entrepreneurship Is Not Just For the Young

Blog / By JCA / June 25, 2024

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by Rosalynn Whitehead Is entrepreneurship on your bucket list? Do you believe you’re too old to pursue your passion? Research reveals that entrepreneurship is not just for the young. According to a report by the Ewing Marion Kaufman Foundation, 22.8% of the country’s entrepreneurs are between the ages of 55 and 64. Fast Company points …

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Pre-Diabetes Is A Thing. But Does It Matter To Seniors?

Blog / By JCA / June 24, 2024

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by Howard Gleckman, previous president of JCA Between half and three-quarters of older adults are diagnosed with pre-diabetes. But what does it mean? And what should you do if you get such a diagnosis? Increasingly, many experts say older patients should not overreact. A diagnosis of pre-Type 2 diabetes often produces anxiety and confusion in …

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7 Things to Leave Out of Your Will

Blog / By JCA / June 20, 2024

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For BestLife, By Lauren Gray If the thought of writing your last will and testament fills you with dread, you’re absolutely not alone: No one wants to confront their mortality or do heaps of paperwork. However, planning your estate is crucial to ensuring that your loved ones will be cared for after your eventual passing. For many people, …

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