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.
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 16, 2026
based on a blog post by Charles A. Borek for Freewill On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the OBBB (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) — a sweeping tax reform package that will reshape how Americans file their taxes. While the bill touches many aspects of the tax code, some of the most …
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from AARP Older adults are more likely to become victims; here’s how you can protect yourself In Southern California, Helen (who’s asked that we not use her real name), a retiree in her 80s, was reading her sister’s obituary on the web when a pop-up screen suddenly appeared, announcing that her computer had been infected with …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 14, 2026
by Sheila Callaham for Forbes A federal court has authorized—and notice is now being distributed to—potential opt-in plaintiffs in a closely watched hiring discrimination lawsuit, one that could become the largest collective action in U.S. history. The ruling stems from the legal proceedings in Mobley v. Workday, Inc., a 2023 federal court case in Northern California …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 13, 2026
These boomers tried caring for parents. Now they’re tidying up to spare their kids. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are taking steps to ensure their children aren’t left with the financial and emotional toll of caretaking. by Shannon Jajmabadi for the Washington Post Baby boomers and Gen Xers are decluttering their houses, sifting through paperwork …
from Being Patient From movement and meals to sleep, social connection, and stress reduction, research shows small, consistent habits can support long-term cognitive health. As another year begins, many people reset their priorities around health. For brain health in particular, decades of research continue to show that lifestyle habits can shape memory, thinking, and overall …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 12, 2026
by Trisha Pasricha, MD for the Washington Post There are several science-based ways to lower your risk of dementia — but one especially fun option might surprise you: Dancing. Dancing combines some of the best elements known to be associated with longevity: exercise, creativity, balance and social connection. You’re investing the same time as walking or other exercise activities but may be getting …
JCA Blog / By JCA / January 7, 2026
By Deirdre van Dyk, for AARP Avoid fraud with careful research and knowing the 9 warning signs that a contractor might be a scammer If you are a homeowner, you may have experienced someone showing up at your door offering to do work for you. They might say they happened to be driving by and noticed …
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 …
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 …
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