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At the bottom of this page, you will find three buttons and a running display of news and posts from the JCA newsfeed and blogs. Visit the JCA blog “Information for the Sandwich Generation” for news you can use about aging, resources, and staying active and connected. The Kensington Clubs blog shares news about Kensington Club activities, dementia care, caregiver support, and community events. As always, you can filter and search for topics of interest in our complete newsfeed, News & Events.

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Exercise Programs That Promote Senior Fitness

December 26, 2024

from the National Council on Aging Regular exercise can help older adults stay independent and prevent many health problems that come with age. NCOA helps community organizations offer fun and proven programs that keep seniors moving. The CDC Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends two types of physical activity each week to improve health—aerobic and muscle-strengthening. Experts …

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Scammed – Protecting Yourself from Financial Fraud

December 18, 2024

Scammed-How a con man stole a woman’s life’s savings Earlier this month, The Washington Post ran a series of articles about a Rockville woman who was scammed out of her life savings. In “Scammed,” a seven-part series, personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary deconstructs how one woman lost her life’s savings to a government impersonation scam. …

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Why not enlist an army of volunteer retirees?

December 9, 2024

by Daniel Pink for the Washington Post Why not establish a robust national service program for people over 65? The contours of such an initiative are already in place. It’s called AmeriCorps Seniors, part of AmeriCorps, the federal agency that promotes service and volunteering. Each year, about 143,000 AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers, all 55 and older, serve local …

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