Uncategorized / By JCA / July 25, 2024
Longer lives, lower pay: Why saving for retirement is harder for women by Daniel de Visé for USA TODAY Saving for retirement is a challenge for Americans who earn less pay or live longer lives. And that, experts say, is why saving for retirement is especially hard for women. Women tend to earn less than …
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Uncategorized / By JCA / April 3, 2024
from our partners at Buried in Work Navigating estate organization and the tasks before and after a loved one’s passing can be overwhelming. These checklists and guides simplify these responsibilities, ensuring peace of mind during difficult times. >>View the guides listed below Checklists Estate Preparation 101 Checklist What to Do Before Someone Dies What to …
KC Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / March 8, 2024
by Mary Beth Flynn for Artfully Aging The Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s—And How Art Sessions Can Help With Both As we grow older, our short-term memory starts to fade. We may forget the names of acquaintances or regularly misplace our car keys. In many cases, it’s nothing to be worried about—it’s a side effect …
Uncategorized / By JCA / February 20, 2024
Tune in to a new episode of Keeping The Well in Well-thy | Supporting a Loved One Diagnosed with Dementia with Susy Elder Murphy, BA, CMC Dementia manifests in a variety of ways. In its early stages, it can be easily mistaken for mere forgetfulness or the natural aging process. However, understanding its root causes can …
Blog, News, Uncategorized / By JCA / March 1, 2023
USAging, the representative organization for the national network of Area Agencies on Aging, offers more than two dozen brochures on many topics of interest to older adults and their caregivers. They are called Consumer Brochures, but they cover a range of topics including volunteering, emotional wellness, home repair, avoiding scams, transportation options, preventing isolation, tips …
KC Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / February 13, 2023
See Me at the Smithsonian is pleased to announce the following dementia-friendly program dates in March and April: Wednesday, March 1st at 2:00p ET with the National Museum of Asian Art Wednesday, March 15th at 2:00p ET with the National Museum of African American History and Culture Wednesday, April 5th at 2:00p ET with the National Museum of Asian Art To …
KC Blog, News, Uncategorized / By JCA / February 2, 2023
Researchers Seek to Prevent Alzheimer’s from The Beacon by Margaret Foster While some scientists are working on medications to treat memory loss, other researchers are looking for ways to prevent Alzheimer’s disease entirely. Now a global study is under way to track the brains of healthy older adults who don’t yet have memory loss. Called …
Uncategorized / By Suzanne Pollak / October 19, 2022
TD Bank’s Ready Commitment $5,000 contribution to JCA’s Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP) will go a long way to cover the seemingly small, but still significant, barriers participants face regularly. “These funds will give my team the flexibility to help our participants when they face obstacles that jeopardize their ability to stay enrolled in …
Uncategorized / By Beri Kravitz / September 23, 2020
David Gamse, JCA’s CEO for the past three decades, is retiring at the end of this year. If you know anyone who can fill his big shoes, please direct questions, resumes and CVs to search@driconsulting.com.
KC club, Uncategorized / By Suzanne Pollak / May 3, 2019
For the second year in a row, the Jewish Council for the Aging has added an afternoon social day club. The Samuel Gorlitz Kensington Afternoon Club meets Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and includes supper plus all the great activities offered at our three day programs. Starting June 5 and running through September, …
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