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 / March 17, 2026
The number doctors use to demarcate hypertension keeps going down, a trend applauded by many experts, who point to studies linking high blood pressure and dementia. by Paula Span for the New York Times The patient initially came to see Dr. Mark Supiano in 2017 because her family was concerned about her short-term memory loss. …
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JCA Blog / By JCA / March 16, 2026
Freakonomics Radio podcast by Stephen J. Dubner A ruthless (and ruthlessly efficient) industry is using digital tools to supercharge one of the world’s oldest behaviors. We look at how the industry works, and ask the scam-fighters what they’re doing about it. For those who want to take a deeper dive into the behavioral economics of …
JCA Blog / By JCA / March 4, 2026
from NCOA Americans are living longer, which means more time doing the things we love with the people we care about. But that extended lifespan has a flipside: It brings a greater risk of developing one or more chronic health conditions as we enter older adulthood. One of the top chronic diseases facing older Americans …
JCA Blog / By JCA / March 3, 2026
One in five older adults have experienced ageism in a health care setting. Mentorship programs can help change attitudes about aging, research shows. by Bridget Balch for AAMC About 1 in 5 people over age 50 report having experienced age discrimination in a health care setting, according to a 2015 study. It’s an issue that researchers …
March 3, 2026, Arlington, Virginia—The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person’s right to age well, today named 90 new grantees for its national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers, which connect eligible low-income older Americans and individuals with disabilities to benefits programs that help them pay for daily expenses. NCOA will provide over $18.5 …
Uncategorized / By Beri Kravitz / February 28, 2026
A Word From Shane Honoring the Caregivers Caregiver Appreciation Day is next week. On March 3, we honor the millions of family members, friends, and professionals who care to older adults, the chronically ill, and the disabled. It is a day to recognize the compassion and sacrifice involved in caring for our loved ones in need. …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 26, 2026
by Howard Gleckman for his blog To the shock of the big insurance companies that run most Medicare Advantage managed care plans, the government has proposed boosting payments to plans by just 0.09% in 2027. That would be a fraction of the annual increase plans received in the past and far below what they, and their investors, …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 25, 2026
Providing Answers for a New Stage of Life When Elaine Abramson could not figure out how to help her aging brother, who lived out of state, she turned to JCA’s Senior Helpline. After all, another one of her brothers had been a JCA board member and always spoke highly of the staff and volunteers and …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 24, 2026
by Jim Miller for the Beacon All adults, especially older adults, should have at least five legal documents to protect themselves and their families. These documents will make sure their wishes regarding their estate are legal and clear, and will help minimize any conflicts and confusion with their family and health care providers if they …
JCA Blog / By JCA / February 18, 2026
Known as “Pig Butchering”, the terrible term describes a key tactic for criminals perpetrating investment and romance scams By Ken Budd, AARP Her name, she said, was Jessie. Dennis Jones, 82, met her on Facebook. The divorced, beloved grandfather and father had chatted online with Jessie for months, and he felt close to her, even …
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