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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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Young-onset Dementia: Not Only Memory Loss Symptoms

January 28, 2026

from Dementia UK The symptoms of dementia differ from person to person, depending on the type of dementia and which parts of the brain it affects. Memory issues are one of the most recognisable signs of dementia, but for people with young onset dementia (where symptoms develop before the age of 65), memory problems may …

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Protect Yourself from Impostor Scams

January 27, 2026

Impostor scams are exactly what they sound like — criminals pose as someone (or something) else to try to convince you to send them money. This is consistently one of the top three types of fraud reported to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), with losses in this category totaling nearly $3 billion in 2024 (the …

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Scammers Try to Catch Victims Through Phishing

January 22, 2026

Learn how to tell if a text, email or phone call is an attempt to steal your cash or identity by Andy Markowitz for AARP Phishing is a tactic that scammers use to acquire valuable personal and financial data, such as your Social Security number, credit card details, or passwords for online accounts, and to …

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