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JCA Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / January 7, 2026
by Jake Rossen for Mental Floss Aging isn’t a bad thing—it’s something we’ll all do, if we’re lucky. Aging might seem scary, but you probably don’t have all of the facts. Like, how much sleep do older people really need? And, is it dangerous for them to partake in hanky panky? Let’s take a close …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / January 5, 2026
Social media is a great way to stay in touch with and have fun with friends and family members. From time to time, you may be asked to take a fun quiz – perhaps a personality test, a quick survey to find out which celebrity you are most like, or something similar. While they may seem …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 2, 2026
A Calling to Care for Others “Everyone knows someone who has dementia,” declared Joyce Schneider, who went on to list her mother and a very close friend as her loved ones who received the devastating diagnosis. It became a call to action for Schneider, which led her to a new career at the Jewish Council for …
Montgomery County Just Made Bus Rides Free—But Is This Transit Revolution Built to Last? by Dustin Fox for Fox Homes blog Fare-free public transportation is no longer a pipe dream. Montgomery County, Maryland, has made it real. As of this [July], residents can now ride all Ride On buses without paying a single cent. It’s …
from NCOA AI scams use artificial intelligence tools to target consumers in very sophisticated and personalized ways. Unlike traditional scams, which tend to rely on generic or poorly executed tactics, AI allows criminals to create websites, emails, and impersonations that are startlingly authentic and believable. With AI, scammers can quickly launch fraud campaigns on a massive …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 29, 2025
by Meeri Kim for the Washington Post Playing music, dancing, creating art — and even playing some types of video games — aren’t just immersive and emotionally rewarding. They may actually slow down brain aging, a new study suggests. By analyzing brain activity data, the researchers found that engaging in creative pursuits of all kinds is …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 28, 2025
Job-search training that gets results When Evita Smedley was laid off from her nonprofit job, she had many doubts. It had been years since she last applied for a position, and at 63 years old, she wondered how difficult it would be. She remembered hearing about the Jewish Council for the Aging’s Career Gateway program, which offers …
Newsletters / By JCA / December 26, 2025
A Word From Shane JCA is Making a Meaningful Difference As 2025 draws to a close, we are reflecting on everything JCA accomplished and the lives we touched this year. We are deeply grateful for you, our community of volunteers, donors, and supporters. Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the life stories of …
JCA Blog / By JCA / December 26, 2025
by Howard Gleckman, for his blog When politicians use their favorite buzzword of the day, “affordability,” they most likely are talking about housing, insurance, or beef. But they also should be thinking about the costs of personal care for older adults and younger people with disabilities, which is becoming less affordable than ever. And one …
JCA Blog, Uncategorized / By JCA / December 26, 2025
By Kenneth Terrell, for AARP Study shows those age 50-plus are gaining ground on younger groups One key to getting a new job now is showing that you know your way around new technologies such as generative AI. An exclusive new report from LinkedIn and AARP reveals that workers ages 50 and older are keeping …
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