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 / November 13, 2023
from Positive Aging Community A study just published online in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease showed that pre-dementia and Alzheimer’s patients who received lifestyle coaching (including in using computerized brain exercises) derived cognitive benefit not generally seen in studies of Alzheimer’s drugs. The brain exercises used in the study were from the BrainHQ brain training app, developed and …
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Blog / By JCA / October 26, 2023
by Jim Miller for the Beacon There are three different types of vaccines older adults should consider getting this fall to protect against a repeat of last winter’s “tripledemic” of respiratory illnesses, which included flu, RSV and coronavirus. For people 65 and older, there are three flu vaccines that the CDC recommends over traditional flu …
Blog / By JCA / October 24, 2023
by Sydney Page for the Washington Post Paul Snyder walks around Kensington, Md., wearing a hat that reads: “MADE IN 1921.” It’s a good conversation starter. At almost 102 years old, Snyder believes the secret to successful aging is making new friends. He befriends people wherever he goes: the grocery store, the doctor’s office, church, …
Blog / By JCA / October 17, 2023
by Elliot Raphaelson for the Beacon Selecting a Medicare plan is complex. I will discuss some of the important factors and sources of information that will help you avoid mistakes. Traditional Medicare refers to Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance) and Part D (drug coverage). The major advantage of enrolling in traditional Medicare …
KC Blog / By JCA / October 17, 2023
by Nathaniel Weixel for The Hill Medicare will remove limits on covering PET scans used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, allowing broader access to new treatments on the U.S. market. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said in a memo it was removing a previous once-in-a-lifetime limit. But instead of making a broad …
Blog / By JCA / October 11, 2023
from the Institute on Aging (San Francisco) When her grandfather gets out of bed and is unable to fall asleep for hours at night, Stella knows that he is struggling with anxiety. Sometimes his heart will race, and he’ll be preoccupied with the noises he hears outside, concerned about whether the doors are locked and …
Blog / By JCA / October 10, 2023
By Beacon Staff The Beacon newspaper’s annual in-person 50+Expos return this month. Thousands of older adults and their families are expected to attend the free events, featuring a range of valuable resources, informative speakers, health screenings, volunteer opportunities and entertaining activities tailored to their interests and needs. This year’s 50+Expos will be held at two locations: Springfield …
KC Blog / By JCA / October 2, 2023
by Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC® I Can’t Believe I Fell for a Scam! For the last few years, I have volunteered for my county’s police department speaking to groups of seniors on how to avoid being the victim of a scam. I stay apprised of the latest grifts perpetrated on Americans who are mostly over …
Blog / By JCA / September 29, 2023
Get Ahead of the Crowd – Get Your Vaccines for the Upcoming Season Come to JCA for Newly-formulated COVID and Flu vaccine clinic. In light of the CDC’s determination that older adults should protect themselves, the North Bethesda Village, the Villages of Kensington, and Giant Pharmacy, are offering the updated COVID vaccine and/or a Flu …
KC Blog / By JCA / September 20, 2023
The GW Art Therapy Clinic is a training facility partnered with the GW Graduate Art Therapy Program providing confidential, quality art therapy services to children, teens and adults from the community. Clinicians are students in their second and third year of the master’s program and are supervised by licensed, professional art therapists and mental health counselors. …
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