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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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Medicare Fraud Prevention Week Webinars

June 1, 2026

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week begins on June 8. In recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) will host a national webinar series focused on increasing awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and advancing coordinated responses to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The series will explore the evolving landscape of fraud and scams, …

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10 Facts to Explain What is Normal Brain Aging

May 28, 2026

an interview with Lee Ryan, PhD, from Mind Crowd We asked Lee Ryan, Ph.D, one of the top-rated memory experts worldwide and a pioneer on brain aging studies, head of the Psychology department at the University of Arizona to answer our questions on normal brain aging. What is normal brain aging? 1. Fact: A healthy …

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Medicare Now Pays Docs To Train Family Caregivers, Why Don’t They?

May 28, 2026

by Howard Gleckman, for his blog Starting in 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services began paying doctors and certain other Medicare providers extra money to train and support caregivers. Physicians, nurses, and therapists, for example, can do this work in their offices or in settings such as hospitals or nursing homes prior to a …

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Announcing a Transformational Merger

JSSA and Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) Announce Transformational Merger to Expand Services for Older Adults Across the Greater Washington

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