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Getting Financial Affairs in Order

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / October 1, 2024

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Getting Financial Affairs in Order – Trusted Contacts and Beneficiaries by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC®, FIDUCIARY I met with a client in her 70s who had recently gone from working full-time to part-time.  She finally had some time to get her financial affairs in order.  We decided to consolidate several of her retirement accounts from …

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Home Safety for Older Adults: A Comprehensive Guide

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 4, 2024

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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 …

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JCA Kensington Clubs Caregiver Coping Speaker Series Fall 2024

KC Blog / By Beri Kravitz / September 4, 2024

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Join us by Zoom for these caregiver coping webinars each month this fall. All webinars can be accessed through this zoom link or with the following: Meeting ID: 777 162 3920 Password: 535850 Bruce Willis Brought Aphasia Into the Spotlight…So Let’s Talk About Communication Strategies with Language Loss in Dementia! Jessica Parker, M.A.,CCC-SLP Jessica Parker …

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Holy Cross Evidence-Based Workshops

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 4, 2024

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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 …

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Free Caregiver Camp

KC Blog / By JCA / September 3, 2024

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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 …

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Updated: Virtual Matter of Balance Workshop

KC Blog / By JCA / August 22, 2024

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*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, …

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Shingles Vaccines May Reduce Dementia Risk

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / August 6, 2024

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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 …

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Caregiver Webinar: Addressing Challenging Family Dynamics in Caregiving

KC Blog / By JCA / July 31, 2024

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presented by the American Society on Aging Addressing Challenging Family Dynamics in Caregiving Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | 1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific Also available on demand Aug. 10 – Oct. 6, 2024 Providing care for a family member or loved one can be emotionally and logistically challenging, especially when family dynamics come into play. Even the …

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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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Estate Planning and Protecting Assets for Caregivers

KC Blog / By JCA / July 23, 2024

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Don’t miss the next important Caregiver Coping speaker! “Estate Planning and Protecting Assets for Caregivers,” with Lillian Hummel J.D., M.P.A. Ellville & Associates, Rockville, Maryland Lillian is chair of the Elder Law Section of the Bar Association of Montgomery County and is a Council Member of the Elder and Disability Section of the Maryland Bar …

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JCA will be closed in celebration of Rosh Hashanah starting at 3:00 PM on October 2 through October 3 and 4.

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