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.
KC Blog / By JCA / August 22, 2024
*Due to a website update, the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance has lost any registrations made before August 1. The current class is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist or notifications for future workshops: rto@marymount.edu. Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, …
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Blog / By JCA / August 9, 2024
from the National Council on Aging Did you know that an ophthalmologist can help you keep an eye on your overall health? In fact, an ophthalmologist—a physician who specializes in medical and surgical eye care—may be the first to detect if you’re at risk for a heart attack, stroke or other life-threatening conditions. That’s because …
Blog / By JCA / August 7, 2024
by Howard Gleckman, senior fellow at the Urban Institute and former JCA President The idea that a simple blood can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease is getting an enormous amount of attention. And someday, these tests may have important benefits. But before you run to your doctor demanding a blood draw, keep in mind that this test has …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / August 6, 2024
Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest by Brenda Goodman, CNN Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of US adults have had chickenpox and are at risk for shingles; both are caused by the …
Blog / By JCA / August 5, 2024
by Suzanne Pollak, senior writer for JCA, for the Washington Jewish Week Staying Safe from Sexually Transmitted Diseases Older Americans are being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases in numbers higher than ever. The real increases are even higher as not everyone knows they are infected or is ever tested. In the Jewish Council for the …
KC Blog / By JCA / July 31, 2024
presented by the American Society on Aging Addressing Challenging Family Dynamics in Caregiving Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | 1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific Also available on demand Aug. 10 – Oct. 6, 2024 Providing care for a family member or loved one can be emotionally and logistically challenging, especially when family dynamics come into play. Even the …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 30, 2024
by Joel G. Anderson for Fortune LGBTQ+ caregivers carry an added burden of isolation, stigma, and lack of support that can harm their physical and mental health. Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers …
Blog / By JCA / July 30, 2024
By Jim Miller for the Beacon If you spend much time online, adding to your estate plan a separate digital will — which provides a list of your digital assets — would be extremely helpful to your loved ones when you die. It will also help protect your privacy. The term “digital assets” refers …
Uncategorized / By JCA / July 25, 2024
Longer lives, lower pay: Why saving for retirement is harder for women by Daniel de Visé for USA TODAY Saving for retirement is a challenge for Americans who earn less pay or live longer lives. And that, experts say, is why saving for retirement is especially hard for women. Women tend to earn less than …
Blog / By JCA / July 24, 2024
by Anne D’Innocenzio for the Beacon A vast majority of adults over age 50 prefer the idea of remaining in their own residences as long as possible, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll. But staying put is becoming less of a choice. Some baby boomers and older members of Generation X are locked into …
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