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Information for the Sandwich Generation

Welcome to the JCA blog which provides useful information and resources for the “sandwich generation”, older adults, and their caregivers. Visit this space often for news articles, messages from JCA’s leadership, links to our Senior Resources Guide, important updates about JCA’s programs, and information you will want to refer to again and again.

What to Know About Working After Age 65

Published by the Beacon, By Kate Ashford Continuing to work past the traditional retirement age gives many the opportunity to add more money to their

Family Caregiving Pointers Added to HelpLine Resources Page

with content from Innerbody’s Resources for Family Caregivers, by Katie Kottemann, MA, PhD The Senior HelpLine resources page continues to gather

JCA Senior Helpline - At Holiday Time and Year-Round

With Thanksgiving approaching, many families are planning to gather and celebrate with a wonderful sense of gratitude for being able to spend quality

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

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

Upcoming Senior Planet Classes

Senior Planet (from AARP) will be offering many classes this November in several languages. All these classes will enhance and improve your computer proficiency

From our CEO: How JCA Impacts Social Determinants of Health

by Shane Rock, JCA CEO An individual’s health and quality of life are strongly influenced by social, economic, and environmental factors—termed social