Welcome to the JCA News and Events page. Here you will find all news updates as well as post from the general blog and the KC (Kensington Clubs) Blog. Use the search function on the right side of the page to find news and posts about any particular category or key term that interests you.
JCA Blog / By JCA / June 11, 2026
from Creative Home Therapy Coronary heart disease is actually the leading cause of death for both men and women (AHA.org). Although a healthy diet and management of stress are very important, regular exercise for the heart muscle is often undervalued and overlooked. Cardiovascular exercise can improve many other aspects of our health: blood flow to increase healing …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / June 9, 2026
from NCOA “In a Medicare scam, one or more criminals pretend to be from Medicare or another known organization. Their goal is to trick people into sharing their Medicare or Social Security number,” said Ryan Ramsey, Associate Director of Health Care and Benefits at NCOA. “Most often, .” Medicare scammers often use the phone to find …
JCA Blog / By JCA / June 1, 2026
Medicare Fraud Prevention Week begins on June 8. In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) will host a national webinar series focused on increasing awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and advancing coordinated responses to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The series will explore the evolving landscape of fraud and scams, …
JCA Blog / By JCA / May 28, 2026
an interview with Lee Ryan, PhD, from Mind Crowd We asked Lee Ryan, Ph.D, one of the top-rated memory experts worldwide and a pioneer on brain aging studies, head of the Psychology department at the University of Arizona to answer our questions on normal brain aging. What is normal brain aging? 1. Fact: A healthy …
by Howard Gleckman, for his blog Starting in 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began paying doctors and certain other Medicare providers extra money to train and support caregivers. Physicians, nurses, and therapists, for example, can do this work in their offices or in settings such as hospitals or nursing homes prior to a …
JCA Blog / By JCA / May 19, 2026
by Michelle Harven for WAMU 1A The state of California recently charged 21 people with hospice fraud, accusing them of costing the state $267 million. These types of schemes start with criminals opening up shell companies, signing recipients up without their knowledge, and then billing Medi-Cal for nonexistent services. This can have a serious effect on …
JCA Blog / By JCA / May 12, 2026
By Jordan Rau for Weekend Edition Sunday By the time she was hospitalized in 2020, Pearlene Darby, a retired teacher, had suffered open sores on both legs, both hips, and both heels, as well as a five-inch-long gash on her tailbone. She died two weeks later at age 81 from infections and bedsores, according to …
KC Blog / By JCA / May 12, 2026
This cafe is offered through a partnership between Carpe Diem Arts and Montgomery Parks. The café invites those dealing with memory change & their carepartners to experience therapeutic arts experiences. With welcoming activities, relaxed social time, and light refreshments, participants share meaningful moments, creative expression, and a growing sense of community. Indoors/outdoors (weather permitting). Registration Required: MoCoParks.org/MemoryCafe …
JCA Blog / By JCA / May 11, 2026
by Suzanne Pollak, JCA Senior Writer A Roadmap for Those Aging Solo There are many things people need to consider as they grow older. Should they move to a smaller house or an assisted living facility? What do they want to include in their will and end-of-life documents? Do they have enough money to retire? …
JCA Blog / By JCA / May 7, 2026
by Tom West for his Substack, “Age Against the Machine” One client shut down. Another tried to control everything. Both had to learn the same uncomfortable truth about who carries your life forward. Over my 30 years of working with families on long-term financial planning, I have seen many difficult circumstances: terminal illnesses, loss of …
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