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Blog / By JCA / October 2, 2024
Wednesday | Oct. 23 | 11 a.m. to noon | via Zoom Montgomery County Police Detective Sean Petty will share the latest news on senior fraud in Montgomery County. He and his colleagues from the Financial Crimes Section of the Montgomery County Police Department recently arrested several fraudsters operating a complicated scam involving government imposters …
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Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / October 1, 2024
Getting Financial Affairs in Order – Trusted Contacts and Beneficiaries by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC®, FIDUCIARY I met with a client in her 70s who had recently gone from working full-time to part-time. She finally had some time to get her financial affairs in order. We decided to consolidate several of her retirement accounts from …
Blog / By JCA / September 27, 2024
by Gabrielle Lichterman for Woman’s World Retirement is a well-earned point in life, but for some people, ceasing work entirely is not the ideal path. Whether you crave more structure in your daily life, want to keep busy with things you’re passionate about, are looking for some extra income or all of the above, you’re …
Blog / By JCA / September 26, 2024
from NIH National Institute on Aging (NIA) While many older adults value the independence of driving, changes that happen with age may alter a person’s ability to drive safely. You may notice driving becoming more difficult over time for yourself or for your loved ones. Changes in health, including medical conditions or injuries, also may …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 4, 2024
by Miranda M. Riva for NCOA As we age, our homes should continue to be a place where we feel safe, secure, and comfortable. But research shows the exact opposite is sometimes true. A 2014 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found 28.7% of adults over the age of 65 reported falling …
KC Blog / By Beri Kravitz / September 4, 2024
Join us by Zoom for these caregiver coping webinars each month this fall. All webinars can be accessed through this zoom link or with the following: Meeting ID: 777 162 3920 Password: 535850 Bruce Willis Brought Aphasia Into the Spotlight…So Let’s Talk About Communication Strategies with Language Loss in Dementia! Jessica Parker, M.A.,CCC-SLP Jessica Parker …
Holy Cross announces its 2024 Virtual Evidence-Based Workshops. To register, call 301-754-8800. Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop Participants who have fibromyalgia, post stroke pain, neuropathic pain, or other causes are welcome to attend this workshop to learn new ways to manage chronic pain, pace activities, improve nutrition and have a better understanding of the mind/body …
Blog / By JCA / September 3, 2024
by Jon Marcus, AARP While some people are afraid that technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and automation could cost them their jobs, new research suggests a much happier alliance between technology and workers — particularly older workers. These studies argue that new tech could be harnessed to reduce physical demands, slowing the effects of …
KC Blog / By JCA / September 3, 2024
Join Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care for a free Caregiver Camp every Tuesday in October. The multi-week series aims to educate and provide resources for family and spousal caregivers of older adults who are living with Alzheimer’s or related neurocognitive impairments. Tuesday in October from 10:30am to 12pm Darnestown Presbyterian …
Blog / By JCA / August 28, 2024
Older people are especially vulnerable to online scams. According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), roughly $3.4 billion in total fraud losses were reported by Americans over age 60 in 2023, up 11% from 2022. The average loss per case was nearly $34,000. Why are seniors at higher risk for scams? Although many are barely …
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