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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.

The Older Worker Paradox

by Richard Eisenberg, from Next Avenue Here’s a strange paradox regarding older workers: On the one hand, they’re 14% less likely to receive

Parental Tech Support: Protect Your Parent's Cell Phone

from the Washington Post, by Heather Kelly Parental Tech Support: Everything you should fix on a senior’s phone Clean up and optimize your parent’s smartphone

Reduce Risk of Medication Errors

from the Beacon, by Mayo Clinic Staff Dear Mayo Clinic: My friend’s father recently died from a medication error. One of his prescriptions was filled

You Can Lower Your Prescription Drug Costs

Prescription drug costs can add up. Medicare Part D is optional coverage which can defray costs for those who take prescription drugs on a regular basis

When Family Caregivers Need Help, Too

from the Beacon, by Ana Prager Hart In the United States, families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities. According

NIH Offers Tips on Fall Prevention

Preventing Falls at Home: Room by Room Many falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our safety