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 / July 23, 2024
Why I Don’t Like Individual Stocks by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC® When I was 15 or 16 years old, the hot pick in the stock market was Polaroid, makers of the instant camera. Each day, I watched my mother and stepfather follow the value of their shares in the newspaper. One day I asked if …
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KC Blog / By JCA / July 23, 2024
Don’t miss the next important Caregiver Coping speaker! “Estate Planning and Protecting Assets for Caregivers,” with Lillian Hummel J.D., M.P.A. Ellville & Associates, Rockville, Maryland Lillian is chair of the Elder Law Section of the Bar Association of Montgomery County and is a Council Member of the Elder and Disability Section of the Maryland Bar …
Blog / By JCA / July 17, 2024
by Carol Phipps for Creative Home Therapy Summer months are great for increasing exercise and activity. Warm, dry weather tends to be gentler on bones and joints of seniors. Longer daylight makes it safer to enjoy outdoor activities. Many seniors enjoy walking and hiking, and the summer months are great for that. There are many …
KC Blog / By JCA / July 17, 2024
Join us as author and inspirational speaker, Loretta Veney, offers guidance on how caregivers can use the concepts of humility, hope and humor to build joyful experiences for their loved ones. Loretta cared for her own mother throughout her 16-year journey with dementia and has given more than 300 presentations and keynote addresses informed by …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 2, 2024
Julie B. Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder, RubyWell It takes more than love and commitment to care for an aging parent or family member. Any family caregiver can tell you that it also takes money. At first, you might not notice the incidental costs of the gasoline that gets you to and from their doctor appointments …
Blog / By JCA / July 2, 2024
by Patrick J. Kiger for AARP While Facebook Marketplace is a good place to find just about anything you might be looking to buy, the site’s popularity also attracts criminals who use a variety of scams to steal shoppers’ money, including peddling wares they never actually send. Sellers, too, are often inundated by messages from …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 27, 2024
Join us by Zoom for these caregiver coping webinars each month this summer. All webinars can be accessed through this zoom link or with the following: Meeting ID: 777 162 3920 Password: 535850 Sweet Temptations: Managing the Dementia-Sugar Connection with Rhonda Brandes, RD, LDN, Program Manager I, Senior Nutrition Program Montgomery County Health & Human …
Blog / By JCA / June 25, 2024
by Rosalynn Whitehead Is entrepreneurship on your bucket list? Do you believe you’re too old to pursue your passion? Research reveals that entrepreneurship is not just for the young. According to a report by the Ewing Marion Kaufman Foundation, 22.8% of the country’s entrepreneurs are between the ages of 55 and 64. Fast Company points …
Blog / By JCA / June 24, 2024
by Howard Gleckman, previous president of JCA Between half and three-quarters of older adults are diagnosed with pre-diabetes. But what does it mean? And what should you do if you get such a diagnosis? Increasingly, many experts say older patients should not overreact. A diagnosis of pre-Type 2 diabetes often produces anxiety and confusion in …
Blog / By JCA / June 20, 2024
For BestLife, By Lauren Gray If the thought of writing your last will and testament fills you with dread, you’re absolutely not alone: No one wants to confront their mortality or do heaps of paperwork. However, planning your estate is crucial to ensuring that your loved ones will be cared for after your eventual passing. For many people, …
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