News & Events


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 Art Show Featured in the Washington Jewish Week

News / By JCA / February 1, 2024

Edith shows her artwork

The January 25 Washington Jewish Week featured an article about the Kensington Clubs art show. From the article: “The art display, which will remain up for around a month, includes a curated selection of the work completed by the program participants over a six-month period during their time at the JCA’s Gaithersburg location. Participants go …

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Convert Your Physical Stock Certificates to a Digital Record

Blog / By JCA / January 30, 2024

stock certificates

5 Reasons To Convert Your Physical Stock Certificates to a Digital Record (and how to do it). by Adam Zuckerman for Buried in Work In today’s digital age, where everything is becoming more streamlined and accessible, it’s time to consider converting your physical stock certificates to a digital record. Not only will this save you …

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Job-Hunting Strategies for Older Adults

Blog / By JCA / January 16, 2024

older woman sits for an interview

JCA helps older adults connect with employment opportunities through the Career Gateway, 50+ Employment Expos, and SCSEP (the Senior Community Service Employment Program). Read below about these programs and job search strategies. 7 Effective Job-Hunting Strategies for Older Adults by Maura Porcelli, SCSEP Senior Director, for National Council on Aging The numbers tell the tale: …

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The Importance of Starting Your Estate Plan

Blog / By JCA / January 10, 2024

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10 Things You Didn’t Know That Highlight the Importance of Starting Your Estate Plan by Adam Zuckerman for Buried in Work The worldwide demographic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the age composition of the population. In 2017, there were 962 million individuals worldwide who were 60 years old or older. This figure …

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More Men Are Taking Care of Their Aging Parents

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / January 9, 2024

man with aging father

More Men Are Taking Care of Their Aging Parents. The Learning Curve Is Steep. by Clare Ansberry for the Wall Street Journal More sons are stepping in to care for parents. An estimated 18.7 million men cared for adults, up from 16 million in 2015, according to a 2020 report by AARP and the National …

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Safety and Planning is a Snap! with Sally Pessin

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / January 9, 2024

broken piggy bank

Getting Perspective – Permission to Spend More! By Sally Pessin, Esq., CRPC® I have a handful of high-net-worth financial planning clients who are unnecessarily scared to spend their money. Most came from little means before making their fortunes. Like me, they grew up with parents, who despite having had resources had a depression-era mentality. Till …

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Get the Facts on Healthy Aging

Blog / By JCA / January 8, 2024

two women and physical therapist do arm exercises

Nearly 56 million Americans are 65 and older, with projections estimating that the population of older adults will grow to 94.7 million in 2060. On average, a 65-year old can expect to live another 17 years. For most older adults, good health ensures independence, security, and productivity as they age. Unfortunately, millions struggle every day with challenges …

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Treating Hearing Loss Decreases Risk of Early Death and Dementia

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / January 8, 2024

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by Madeline Holcombe for CNN Your health resolutions for the new year may need to include getting checked for hearing aids. Wearing hearing aids if you need them may help protect you from early death, according to a new study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity journal. “What we found was that there was a 24% …

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Guide to Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home

Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / January 4, 2024

drawing of an apartment interior

Dementia-related illnesses impact the mind and affect virtually every aspect of a person’s life, including making many facets of daily living more difficult. Most residences are not built with the needs of an individual living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illnesses in mind. However, almost every part of a residence can impact quality of …

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Artists Create Age Affirming Birthday Cards

Blog / By JCA / December 26, 2023

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by Catherine E. Shoichet for CNN Birthday cards calling someone “over the hill” or making fun of them for getting older are so common that many people don’t think twice about them. But Sara Breindel is hoping you will. Breindel is co-director of a Denver-based anti-ageism campaign dubbed Changing the Narrative. And when it comes …

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