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Building Your Circle of Care – Webinar for Caregivers

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / December 28, 2022

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Surviving dementia care is harder than outsiders realize. Your loved one will receive care, but what about the time before care is required? Preparing for and building your circle of support and assistance are critical for your health. During this webinar, we will discuss how to build that circle for yourself or others. Featuring Guest …

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See Me at the Smithsonian this Winter

KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / December 28, 2022

Smithsonian Castle

See Me at the Smithsonian is pleased to announce the following dementia-friendly program dates in January and February: Wednesday, January 4th at 2:00p ET with Access Smithsonian Wednesday, January 18th at 2:00p ET with the National Museum of American History Wednesday, February 1st at 2:00p ET with the National Portrait Gallery Wednesday, February 15th at 2:00p …

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Family Caregiving Pointers Added to HelpLine Resources Page

Blog, KC Blog, News / By JCA / December 5, 2022

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with content from Innerbody’s Resources for Family Caregivers, by Katie Kottemann, MA, PhD The Senior HelpLine resources page continues to gather web-based advice and assistance to serve older adults and their caregivers in our community. The latest addition is a guide for family caregivers. A family caregiver takes care of an aging, ill, or disabled …

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AARP Webinar: Stay Safe from Common Scams

KC Blog, News / By JCA / December 2, 2022

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Fraud cases have skyrocketed over the last few years and scammer tactics continue to evolve, making it increasingly challenging, yet crucial to keep up. Our free watch anytime webinars provide you with information and tips to help spot, avoid, and report common scams, as well as resources to help if you’ve experienced fraud. We’ll explore …

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MoCo Rec Center Fitness Passes Will be Free in 2023

KC Blog, News / By JCA / December 2, 2022

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Montgomery County Recreation fitness passes will be free for Montgomery County residents in 2023. Starting Jan. 3, 2023, the free pass will provide access to fully equipped fitness rooms, open gym (drop-in) activities and game rooms at any recreation center during regularly scheduled hours. “We are pleased to be offering this service free to our residents in …

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It Takes A Village – Exploring Self Care

KC Blog, News / By JCA / December 1, 2022

Debbie Sokobin

by Debbie W. Sokobin, Next Chapter Concierge I spent most of my life (yes, really most of my life) trying to separate from my mother. I was an only child until I was almost four years old when my brother Josh came along. He was then followed by my youngest sibling, Jon four years after …

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Olney Assisted Living Offers Programs for Caregivers

KC Blog, News / By JCA / November 29, 2022

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Olney Assisted Living offers virtual programs providing insight, education, and support for professionals, families and those caring for someone affected by memory loss. The programs are set up as virtual support groups or presentations by professional in the memory care space. >>View upcoming programs

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Thriving After 60 – Events and Workshops

KC Blog, News / By JCA / November 29, 2022

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The Thriving After 60 (TA60) community is dedicated to keeping its members mentally and physically healthy—and having a good time in the process. You’ll have the opportunity to meet like-minded friends at our interesting events and workshops, which focus on supporting the changing health and wellness needs of those over 60. One day you could …

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Safety and Planning is a Snap! When to Claim Social Security

Blog, KC Blog, News / By JCA / November 10, 2022

Social Security application

by Sally Pessin I met with a client (“Rick”) who was a helicopter pilot.  He insisted that he would be better off taking his Social Security (“SS”) benefits before his full retirement age of 67.  He believed that if he claimed his benefit early, at age 62 and invested the money in the stock market, …

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Upcoming Senior Planet Classes

Blog, KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / November 7, 2022

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Senior Planet (from AARP) will be offering many classes this November in several languages. All these classes will enhance and improve your computer proficiency – Chromebook skills, Google productivity tools, enjoying Spotify, choosing a new computer, and more. See the full list and links to register.

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