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Positive Aging Community Interactive Discussions

KC Blog / By JCA / September 1, 2022

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Join the Positive Aging Community for Virtual Live and Interactive Discussions on Aging in September! Check it out and register! Find programs on grandparenting, dementia, challenging transitions, reverse mortgages and more.

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Alzheimer’s Association: Too Much TV Time May Harm Your Brain

KC Blog / By JCA / September 1, 2022

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by Amy Norton, HealthDay Reporter Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among older British adults, those who spent a lot of time watching TV were more likely …

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Virtual Alzheimer’s Support Groups

KC Blog / By JCA / September 1, 2022

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Support groups provide a place for friends and family to share valuable information, caregiving tips and concerns throughout the Alzheimer’s journey. If you are considering attending a support group, note that schedules and times change occasionally. Please contact the facilitator before attending a group to obtain zoom links or other information about the group. These …

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Moving: The Next Chapter

KC Blog / By JCA / August 24, 2022

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By Debbie Sokobin, Next Chapter Concierge Moving can be physically and emotionally taxing at ANY age. The impetus to launch my company, Next Chapter Concierge, came after helping my parents move out of their home of 48 years. It is so hard to part with items that you have collected over time, only to find …

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Virtual Wellness Programs beginning in September

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / August 23, 2022

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BrookGrove Retirement Village is offering several virtual wellness programs and support groups. Offerings include Everyday Balance, Alzheimer’s Support, Mindful Meditation, and Healthy Hip & Knee Habits. See the full list and register on the BrookGrove website.

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Exercise Shown to Slow Memory Decline

Blog, KC Blog, News / By JCA / August 22, 2022

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For older adults at risk of dementia, regular exercise from light stretching to rigorous aerobics can help slow memory and thinking decline, a new study shows. Alzheimer’s researchers said the findings are from a late-stage trial measuring exercise as a potential remedy for people with mild cognitive decline. And they described it as a new …

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“Just Us” at the National Gallery of Art

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / August 17, 2022

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Just Us at the National Gallery of Art provides interactive, discussion-based experiences for people with memory loss and their care partners. Participants explore two works of art during virtual sessions on Zoom, meeting weekly on Mondays from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. (EST). Virtual meetings of Just Us The virtual Just Us sessions continue to be …

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MoCo Recreation Fall Registration is open

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / August 17, 2022

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Montgomery County Recreation has many ways for independent adults, 55 and better to stay active and healthy. Whether you are working, semi-retired, or fully retired, the county has many programs, activities, classes, and events for you to choose from. There are many opportunities for you to THRIVE: Travel programs-we travel both near and far throughout …

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Relationship Between Foul Language and Dementia

KC Blog / By JCA / August 17, 2022

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If your loved one has Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, you may be wondering how to cope with swearing and other bad or foul language; words that can be shocking when they come from the mouth of a family member or friend who has never spoken like that. Let’s take a look at why …

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JCA Celebrates Purim and St. Patrick’s Day

JCA Events, KC Blog, KC club, News / By Suzanne Pollak / March 17, 2022

Plates full of poppy seed, apricot and cherry hamantashen and green and white cupcakes were the treats March 17 as the Jewish Council for the Aging celebrated Purim and St. Patrick’s Day. Kensington Clubs members in both the morning and afternoon programs worked on the jigs thanks to the assistance of SCSEP’s Elaine Looney and …

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