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.
Blog / By JCA / May 16, 2023
The National Institute of Aging in Bethesda, Maryland is running a campaign called 10 Myths About Aging. In this Senior Resources Guide, written by the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington, we will take an in-depth look at these myths and why they don’t necessarily occur just because you reach a certain age. …
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Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / May 11, 2023
The WeCareAdvisor is a research study funded by the National Institute on Aging. The study is evaluating whether the use of an online tool (the WeCareAdvisor) can provide caregivers with helpful strategies to manage dementia-related behavioral and psychological symptoms that, in turn, reduce stress and enhance confidence. The WeCareAdvisor walks caregivers through an easy-to-use step-by-step …
Blog / By JCA / May 11, 2023
from the blog of Howard Gleckman, Immediate Past President of JCA President Biden’s announcement that the Covid-19 public health emergency (PHE) will end on May 11 will have a significant impact on older adults. Some changes will be immediate, and others won’t occur for nearly two years. Some may improve care for older adults, and …
KC Blog / By JCA / May 10, 2023
From the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement: Last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) made the unprecedented decision to deny Medicare coverage of all current FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, and any future treatments in this class. This coverage determination was the first time ever that CMS chose to not have Medicare cover an …
KC Blog / By JCA / April 21, 2023
Are you caring for a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia? Feeling uneasy, underinformed or overwhelmed? Has the pandemic made things a bit more challenging? Let these professionals help! Hear from three speakers at the 8th Annual Journey to Hope – DC Virtual Conference for Alzheimer’s Family Care Partners Saturday, …
Blog, News / By JCA / April 11, 2023
This blog post references an article from 2022 about financial scams. Since then, undoubtedly, new scams have popped up. It is best to be suspicious of any email you receive from an unrecognized source. Hover your cursor over the “from” field to reveal the full address of the sender. If it does not match the …
KC Blog / By JCA / March 30, 2023
One Size Does Not Fit All April 2023 by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC A 65-year old client said to me, “My Aunt Lily said I should take my million dollar inheritance and invest it in real estate.” I asked the client if he knew what investing in real estate involved. Having just bought his first …
KC Blog, News / By JCA / March 30, 2023
by Margaret Foster from The Beacon Sleep and memory loss have a chicken-and-egg relationship. People with early Alzheimer’s disease tend to have trouble sleeping, and lack of sleep may contribute to memory loss. If you have memory lapses and also have a hard time sleeping, there’s a study at Johns Hopkins that could help. Known …
Blog / By JCA / March 28, 2023
Why is volunteering important? Volunteering can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. Are you thinking of becoming a volunteer? The …
Blog / By JCA / March 22, 2023
by David Smith, JCA Board Member Modern hearing aids come with a wide variety of features that can help people with hearing loss improve their communication and quality of life. Some of the most common features include: Bluetooth compatibility: This allows users to connect their hearing aids to their smartphone or other devices that use …
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