News & Events


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.

Safety and Planning is a Snap! with Sally Pessin

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 12, 2023

Power of Attorney document

A Power of Attorney is a Must! by Sally Pessin, Licensed Retirement Planning Counselor and Estate Planning Attorney An estate attorney friend of mine recently shared a problem she was having.  My friend’s client was a 70-year-old woman whose husband needed to go into a memory care facility.  The client needed to access her husband’s …

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Alzheimer’s Drug Gets FDA Approval

KC Blog / By JCA / July 7, 2023

FDA facebook post announcing approval of drug

From CNN, by Meg Tirrell, Nadia Kounang and Tami Luhby (CNN )— The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday [July 6, 2023] granted traditional full approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said Thursday that it …

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Respite Care from The Arc of Montgomery

KC Blog / By JCA / July 6, 2023

woman hugs elderly mother

Webinar: SmithLife Homecare is hosting a free online seminar on respite care to help you take a break from caregiving with The Arc Montgomery County July 19, 2023, 11:00 am. If assistance is essential and you are over sixty, respite coordination from SmithLife Homecare and The ARC Montgomery County can provide free support for a …

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Montgomery County Parks 55+ Summer Events

KC Blog / By JCA / June 30, 2023

man in a kayak

This summer, Montgomery County Parks is offering a variety of events for county residents aged 55 and better. Get outside and get moving! Some events are free and others have a fee. Registration is required for all. >>See the list of summer events

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Senior Planet Classes Continue Online in the Summer

Blog, KC club / By JCA / June 30, 2023

woman doing exercises with her tablet

If you’re a senior aged 60 and older, these live online classes are designed just for you! Learn about Finance, Wellness, Fitness, Computers and Technology, and so much more. You’ll learn so much, and also find a real community of fellow life-long learners. Need help joining a class? Call the free Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495 >> See …

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Register for the Senior Shape Exercise Program

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 26, 2023

seniors doing mat exercises

Senior Shape is an exercise program for the 55+ population designed to improve and maintain balance, muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular strength through various fitness classes. The program includes weight training, aerobics/strength and stretch, stability ball, flexible strength, advanced weight training, and advanced aerobic/strength and stretch exercises. All classes are taught by certified exercise instructors. …

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The Importance of Adult Day Programs

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 26, 2023

Instructor helps woman make a paper flower

by Deb Hipp for Forbes Adult day care centers and programs provide a safe, secure setting for older adults who need supervision during the day or who would benefit from additional social engagement outside their home. “The main benefit of adult day care is delaying or preventing the move to a long-term residential care facility …

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Respite Coordination for Seniors – Apply July 5

KC Blog / By JCA / June 23, 2023

Senior woman and caregiver smiling

from The Arc of Montgomery County If you reside in Montgomery County and are an unpaid, primary caregiver for a frail senior citizen, living in the same household, you may apply for respite coordination from The Arc Montgomery County. The respite program can provide short-term relief for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or sometimes longer. However, respite …

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Webinar: Reimagining Care Delivery: Toward A More Perfect Health Care System

Blog, News / By JCA / June 15, 2023

Howard Gleckman

What would a more perfect healthcare and social care delivery system for older adults look like? Howard Gleckman, immediate past president of JCA, an Urban Institute Fellow, journalist, and the author of Caring for Our Parents, talks about where seniors now get care, who pays for it, how to plan for care an elder may …

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10 Early Warning Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore

KC Blog / By JCA / June 2, 2023

man with his head in his hands

by Patrick J. Kiger, AARP How to spot early indicators that your loved one may have Alzheimer’s or dementia​ It’s not unusual to have occasional trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put things. But persistent difficulty with memory, cognition and ability to perform everyday tasks might be signs of something more serious. …

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